The Role
Coordinates and develops safety training programs, schedules instructors and facilities, manages training budgets and materials, prepares reports, facilitates courses, and oversees subject matter experts, interns, and apprentices. Maintains safety procedure knowledge, training inventories, certifications, and district compliance while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external education and training partners.
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** Applications will be received until October 29, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Assists in the development and coordination of multiple complex project schedules, production budgets and logistics of safety training operations; oversees complex projects to achieve results in a timely and cost effective manner by providing direction, facilitation and control of resources.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range. $57,069- $68,484 per year. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Develops and monitors annual and long-range safety department training programs. Directs the design and distribution of surveys, interviews and questionnaires for conducting training needs assessment.
- Oversees the research, development and delivery of a comprehensive program of training courses. Coordinates instructor scheduling, facility availability and associated budgets.
- Supervises/assists in the production and distribution of various publications (e.g., training reports, calendar schedules, workbooks, instructional guides, newsletters, etc.).
- Directs the preparation of comprehensive reports (e.g., staff studies, evaluations, needs assessments, grants solicitations, etc.) to document events or specific needs.
- Remains current in Job Specific procedures in order to apply the most appropriate methodologies by attending conferences, education programs and seminars, reading professional publications, using the internet and participating in professional organizations.
- Confers with University and College officials and other professional training personnel to define curricula for training programs for college class credit.
- Supervises/assists in the production and coordination of trainings and training requirements (e.g. training manuals, videos.
- Maintains current knowledge of Dept. of Safety procedures as well as District policies to ensure DPS is leader in K-12 Education.
- Maintains District inventory of Training supplies and associated budget.
- Reviews training materials and provides annual updates.
- Instructs/teaches/facilitates training programs.
- Identifies, develops and monitors the use of subject matter experts who provide curricular and instructional content of training courses.
- Must be self-directed and posses the ability to work independently.
- Works closely and effectively with all members of the Safety Department, its partners and stakeholders.
- Work experience in private or public law enforcement or security, military, FEMA, CEMA or other emergency management organization.
- Experience in training presentation and delivery.
- Operate and use general office equipment and supplies, telephones, personal computers, related software and equipment (e.g. printer). Operate audio-visual equipment required for training presentations.
- Will oversee and supervise internship and apprentice programs and their participants.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Business Management, Education or closely related field preferred.
- Two or more years of exeprience preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required licenses issued by the County and City of Denver and/or a Denver Police Special Police Officer Authorization; Valid Colorado Driver's License; Driving record must meet District's insurability requirements at hire and during employment; CPR/First Aid Certification and successful completion of NIMS Incident Management (IS) courses required within first 6 mos of employment; Must maintain all certifications.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Business Management, Education, or a closely related field
- Two or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain required Denver licenses and/or Denver Police Special Police Officer Authorization
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
- Driving record meeting District insurability requirements at hire and throughout employment
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Successful completion of NIMS Incident Management IS courses within six months of employment
- Maintain all required certifications
- Permanent home address in Colorado while employed
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations
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The Company
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
