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Training Specialist (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID122636Date CreatedOctober 01, 2026Job FamilyHuman ResourcesJob SubfamilyLearning & DevelopmentJob FunctionPolice and SecurityExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleM-F 8:30 - 4 pmWorksite03-MD:Eastern High CampusWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking Training Specialist who will facilitate the implementation of enterprise-wide risk reduction processes, crime prevention practices and public safety workforce development strategies to more than 1300 uniformed employees. Responsible for the coordination, development and delivery of initial and ongoing departmental training for public safety and contract security personnel in the areas of campus safety and security operations, customer service, basic lifesaving skills, appropriate use of force, hazard mitigation, quality assurance, crime prevention performance management and regulatory compliance.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Research evidence-based, credentialed and promising public safety and security programs, assess and summarize their key determinants to inform supervisors, mid-level and senior managers in the selection of appropriate programing models.
• Provide liaison and representative to public safety directors, JHU and JHM stakeholder communities, working groups, and committees in developing training solutions and scheduling.
• Performs needs analysis, determining training needs of end-users and engages in short and longer-term delivery planning.
• Provide direct technical assistance, coaching, consulting and training as necessary, including developing and facilitating collaborative instructional and delivery models that assist stakeholders in assessing challenges, identifying and implementing solutions.
• Manage the collection and use of data to critically analyze key elements related to curriculum design, delivery methods, regulatory compliance and learning retention.
• Report data and summary analysis on the effectiveness of training programs, delivery models and outcomes, updating training materials as necessary.
• Facilitates, delivers and supervises the delivery of basic and specialized training sessions such as those concerned with new employees, in-service or annual refresher training, customer service, specific-on-the-job training, promotional development, crime prevention and leadership development.
• Develops curriculum outlines, lesson plans, practical exercises, operational procedures and training programs.
• Selects and develops teaching aids, such as handbooks, demonstrative models, visual aids, reference works, operating procedures and checklists, crime prevention literature and other educational media.
• Utilizes diverse instructional methodologies based upon proven adult learning principles while presenting, incorporating in-person and virtual learning, practical skills demonstrations, scenario-based and problem-solving exercises and other proven outcome focused learning strategies.
• Evaluates and records all program results and modifies program accordingly.
• Instructs university and medicine stakeholders, including neighboring communities in specialized safety trainings. Provides crime prevention orientation sessions for all JHU and JHM personnel as needed.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of applicable statutory certification requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Identifies security, police and special police licensing mandates, including monitoring for updated legislative requirements and judicial interpretations requiring updated training.
• Prepares policy recommendations, drafts new and updated standard operating procedures to insure compliance with Joint Commission, accreditation and other professional standards as promulgated by the Joint Commission, IAHSS, ASIS, IACLEA, CALEA, etc.
• Maintains employee training files, attendance records, lesson plans and other instructional documentation in accordance with Joint Commission standards.
• Monitors department Performance Improvement Program.
• Attends and successfully completes required instructional recertification programs.
• Revise standard operating procedures, plans and/or methods to account for the implementation of updated training and technical guidance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective mechanisms for ongoing relationships and partnerships through participation in internal, state, and national committees, professional associations and workgroups.
• Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Ability to attend, successfully complete and maintain certification as a Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission General Instructor and, other certifications identified as preferred when assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Security Management, Educational Development or related field of study is preferred.
• Experience in teaching as well as a professional level of knowledge of crime prevention strategies/techniques and organizational training and development strongly desired.
• Significant experience in a security or law enforcement agency servicing a university and/or medicine campus is preferred.
• Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission General Instructor Certification.
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor Certification.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Crisis Intervention Instructor Certification.
• Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor Certification.
• Handcuffing Instructor Certification.
• Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator Certification, CIT International.
• Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification.
• Oleoresin Capsicum Defensive Spray Instructor Certification.

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Classified Title: Training Specialist 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $64,470 - $112,850 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 4 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Eastern High Campus - Baltimore, Maryland
Department name: VP for Public Safety Office of   
Personnel area: University Administration 

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Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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