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Chief of Training

Job Description

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the agency responsible for licensing and regulating New York City’s Medallion (Yellow) taxicabs, for-hire vehicles (community-based liveries, black cars and luxury limousines), commuter vans, and paratransit vehicles. Combined, TLC regulates industries that are responsible for over 1,000,000 trips each day. The TLC’s role is to ensure that each passenger’s riding experience is safe, comfortable and convenient, and that TLC-licensed drivers are driving safely.

Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of the Enforcement Division, the Chief of Training will oversee TLC’s Uniformed Services Bureau Training Academy, which is responsible for training classes of new cadets, refresher field training, and leadership and supervisory training. The Chief of Training will plan, organize, implement and coordinate the TLC USB Training Academy, including entry-level training, advanced and specialized training, annual in-service training and other criminal justice in-service career development; and direct the development and distribution of materials and information concerning all USB educational and training programs. In coordination with TLC’s Legal Division, the Chief of Training will manage the development and implementation of high-quality training and continued education for field officers who engage in complex enforcement operations that require excellent judgment and skilled application of law and regulation related to facts available in the field and inspectors who conduct onsite DMV and TLC vehicle inspections.

The Chief of Training will also oversee the scheduling of personnel for training, seminars and ceremonies, including the reservation of required facilities; coordinate with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, New York City Police Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, and other agencies to ensure equivalent training standards; and attend meetings and interact with local, state, and federal agencies involved with the New York State and New York City Law Enforcement Training Programs. The Chief of Training will also be responsible for evaluating all training programs contracted to outside vendors, as well as preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, Department Manuals, including the Enforcement Division Patrol Guide, and other instructional materials.

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Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 690302 or click the "Apply" button below.

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Job Location:

3189 123rd Street
College Point, NY

Qualifications

1. A four year high school diploma or its equivalent, and six years of full-time experience in criminal justice or law enforcement; at least eighteen months which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive capacity or supervising enforcement personnel. Education received at an accredited college may be substituted for the work experience cited above at the rate of one year of college for six months of experience, up to a maximum of four years of college for two years of experience. In addition, a master's degree from an accredited university may be substituted for up to one additional year of the general experience on the same basis as described above; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive experience or supervising enforcement personnel as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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What You Should Know About Chief of Training, City of New York

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is on the lookout for a dedicated Chief of Training to join our team in College Point, NY. In this vital role, you'll be at the forefront of developing and overseeing our Uniformed Services Bureau Training Academy, ensuring that our new cadets and seasoned field officers receive the top-notch training they need. You'll collaborate closely with the Assistant Commissioner of the Enforcement Division to shape comprehensive training programs that encompass everything from entry-level instruction to advanced field training. Your expertise will help create materials that effectively convey the nuances of law and regulation to our enforcement personnel, enhancing their ability to handle complex situations on the job. Plus, you’ll coordinate with various agencies, ensuring that training standards are met across the board. Not only will you manage scheduling for training, seminars, and ceremonies, but you'll also be involved in evaluating external training programs to maintain high quality. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in an agency that is responsible for over 1,000,000 trips every day, helping us ensure safety and comfort for all passengers. If you have a passion for law enforcement education and a vision for training innovation, come join us to lead the next generation of TLC professionals!

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What does the Chief of Training do at the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission?

The Chief of Training at the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is responsible for overseeing the training programs for enforcement personnel. This includes the management of the Uniformed Services Bureau Training Academy, planning and implementing training for new cadets, specialized in-service training, and ensuring that all training aligns with legal standards and best practices.