Director, Regional Public Safety Training Center

Annual Salary: $112,694.40 - $146,515.20

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Position Information:

The Director, Regional Public Safety Training Center manages, directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Regional Public Safety Training Center; and performs related work as required.

The Director RPSTC must be able to work with senior executive staff from the Partner Agencies, to include Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs and the Washoe County Sheriff. The Director reports to the Chair of the Executive Board (which is the Washoe County Sheriff) and may also represent the RPSTC with the City Councils and the Board of County Commissioners for the future growth and enhancement of the RPSTC. The RPSTC Director works closely with outside vendors to maintain the property and facilities, along with contractors to construct and maintain training resources. 

To view the full job announcement brochure, please visit this link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/files/hrfiles/WC-HR-Job-RPSTC-Director-v2.pdf 

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of full-time progressively responsible experience in the management and administration of a regional training center or similar type of training institution, a law enforcement agency, or a fire agency AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
License or Certificate

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate

Washoe County is seeking a strong leader with executive level management experience. The new Director, Regional Public Safety Training Center will bring significant experience in management, administration and marketing of a regional training center, law enforcement agency or fire agency, as well as experience working collaboratively with appointed and elected officials. The ideal candidate will also:

- Have experience with Law Enforcement and/or Fire Services.
- Have a business background with experience in sales, marketing, and budgetary procedures.
- Have a background in project management, with an emphasis on vendor contracts.  
- Have the ability to request and evaluate construction bids and vendor proposals.
- Have previous involvement with City and/or County government functions.
- Be approachable, engaging, and dedicated to a team-oriented environment where sharing of information, ideas, and feedback is encouraged and supported.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have a commitment to the County vision, mission, and organizational priorities and the ability to strategize, prioritize and execute programs and services will be highly valued.
- Have the ability to engender trust and establish highly effective working relationships with assigned staff, employees, elected officials, organizations and the public.
- Have a demonstrated ability to make effective presentations to a variety of audiences including elected officials and the general public.