Salary : $69,601.00 - $110,382.00 Annually
Location : 8751 Snouffer School Rd Gaithersburg MD 20879 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:Department: Department of Police
Division: POL 47 MSB PSTA Continuing Education - Emergency Vehicle Ops
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $69,601 to $109,554, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Montgomery County Department of Police is recruiting a Public Safety Instructor (Non-Sworn, Professional Staff) to serve as an Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) Instructor at the Public Safety Training Academy. We seek an experienced, safety-focused instructor who can independently deliver classroom and practical law enforcement driving instruction, coach and evaluate students, and contribute to a collaborative academy training environment. The position primarily supports EVOC instruction and also assists with other academy training and related duties consistent with the employee's qualifications and certifications.
What You'll Be DoingThis position strengthens officer and community safety by preparing personnel to operate police vehicles responsibly and effectively during routine and emergency driving situations.
- Deliver classroom and practical EVOC instruction for entry-level recruits, in-service personnel, and officers requiring remedial training.
- Teach emergency response driving, pursuit-related decision-making, defensive driving, vehicle dynamics, collision avoidance, and safe vehicle control consistent with approved curricula and departmental policy.
- Prepare driving courses and practical exercises; monitor student performance and enforce training safety procedures.
- Assess and document student skills, provide constructive feedback, and develop individualized remediation when appropriate.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating lesson plans, instructional materials, evaluations, and training records in accordance with applicable MPCTC standards.
- Inspect training vehicles and equipment, identify safety or maintenance concerns, and coordinate readiness of training facilities.
- Collaborate with sworn and professional staff instructors and, when EVOC training is not scheduled or academy needs warrant, assist with other academy programs, including recruit and in-service classroom instruction, practical exercises, role-player support, course setup, student evaluations, and training logistics, consistent with qualifications and obtained certifications.
- Maintain the ability to adjust from the regularly scheduled weekdays and daywork schedule to accommodate academy training cycles, operational needs, and specialized training programs, which occasionally require evening and weekend hours.
Minimum QualificationsExperience: Three (3) years of experience training individuals in operating emergency vehicles in a law enforcement environment,
Education: High school diploma, Maryland-recognized high school certificate of completion, or high school equivalency diploma;
Licensure: Valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence appropriate to instructional vehicles, with no at-fault accidents or citations carrying points during the five years preceding appointment.
Possession of certifications from the day of appointment, promotion or transfer in the subject area related to the instructional assignment. This may include: • National Academy for Police Driving (NAPD), Law Enforcement Advanced Driver Instructor Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), the Maryland Driver Training Facility trainer certification or similar certification that recognizes that the employee is qualified to train others in operating emergency vehicles at high speed and performing defensive and evasive maneuvers.
• Employees in this class must also pass a background check that may include Federal check with fingerprint screening, State of Maryland criminal record check and/or 5-year driving/DMV report.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences - Familiarity with Maryland law enforcement training requirements and agency emergency driving and pursuit policies.
- Experience with curriculum development, lesson plans, student evaluations, and training documentation.
- Experience teaching entry-level, in-service, and remedial driving programs.
- Prior law enforcement service, including retired or former law enforcement officers.
- Experience delivering EVOC instruction at a law enforcement academy or agency including defensive and evasive driving, practical evaluations, and remedial coaching.
- Current certified Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPCTC) general instructor and EVOC instructor.
- Possession of, or willingness and ability to obtain, additional instructor certifications, where eligible, in specialized law enforcement training disciplines, including but not limited to Pepperball, TASER, firearms, and other relevant instructional areas.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise, or the ability to develop such expertise, in assigned areas of certification and instruction, including the ability to provide technical guidance and instructional support to other academy personnel.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits01
Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED? 02
How many years of full-time experience do you have training individuals in operating emergency vehicles in a law enforcement environment? - No Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Years Experience
- 3 or more Years Experience
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Do you understand that weekend and evening hours are required for this position? 04
Do you have familiarity with Maryland law enforcement training requirements and agency emergency driving and pursuit policies? 05
Do you have experience with curriculum development, lesson plans, student evaluations, and training documentation? 06
Explain the experience you have developing curriculum, lesson plans, student evaluations, and training documentation. If you have no experience in this area, type N/A. 07
Do you have experience teaching entry-level, in-service, and remedial driving programs? 08
Explain the experience you have teaching entry-level, in-service, and remedial driving programs. If no experience, type N/A. 09
Do you have prior law enforcement service, including retired or former law enforcement? 10
Do you have experience delivering EVOC instruction at a law enforcement academy or agency including defensive and evasive driving, practical evaluations, and remedial coaching? 11
Explain the experience you have delivering EVOC instruction at a law enforcement academy or agency including defensive and evasive driving, practical evaluations, and remedial coaching. If no experience in this area, type N/A. 12
Do you hold a Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPCTC) general instructor and EVOC instructor certification? 13
Do you already have or willing to obtain additional instructor certifications, where eligible, in specialized law enforcement training disciplines, including but not limited to Pepperball, TASER, firearms, and other relevant instructional areas? 14
Do you have demonstrated subject ma 
