Instructional Designer job

• Work proactively with the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) staff, subject
  matter experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to develop effective training.
• Perform needs/gap analysis for curriculum development projects by conducting
  research, interviews, surveys, and other fact-gathering methods congruent with law
  enforcement best practices.
• Develop instructional goals, objectives, lesson plans, activities, and assessments for
  classroom-facilitated learning.
• Utilize computer software programs to develop eLearning courses including storyboards,
  interactions, media, scenario exercises, and assessments for online learning.
• Create media assets (audio, video, graphics, photographs, and animation) to develop
  classroom or online delivery course materials.
• Instructor and presenter to classes and groups on areas of expertise.

• 10 years (preferred) or at least 5 years of instructional design or educational experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the criminal justice, behavior sciences, or equivalent.
• The ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Multitask projects through adequate time and project management to ensure the timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated experience researching and developing evidence-based curricula, lesson plans, online courseware, and media products utilizing instructional theories and practices.
• The ability to develop and implement engaging instructional strategies for remote learning environments with a high personal standard quality work product.
• Enthusiasm for innovative learning design and demonstrating creative problem-solving skills.

Benefits
The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are: 3 medical plans, 3 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more. Competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!

About Our Agency
The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is comprised of 11 divisions and bureaus that include the Utah Highway Patrol, the Division of Emergency Management, Driver License division, Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), State Fire Marshal, Highway Safety Office, Communications, State Crime Lab, Bureau of Criminal Identification, and Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). The DPS dive team, aero bureau, CERT team and Public Protection Unit (PPU) also fall under the Department of Public Safety. DPS is made up of more than 1,500 state employees who are stationed across Utah.

The Department of Public Safety offers a unique and rewarding employment opportunity. More information about our agency can be found here.