RFA OPS CONSULTANT INSTRUCTOR

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division or DCJS) is seeking a pool of qualified instructors/consultants to teach various law enforcement related training courses. The Division intends to develop a list of potential instructors/consultants with whom it can contract with in the future to provide law enforcement related training.

The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to provide interested new applicants, not currently on DCJS’ list of approved instructors/consultants, with sufficient information enabling them to prepare applications for consideration by the Division to satisfy its need for training instructors/consultants. Sub-contracting is not acceptable.

The Division currently offers specialized and non-specialized courses for law enforcement personnel including, but not limited, to:

• accreditation
• breath analysis operator
• commercial vehicle enforcement
• conducted energy devices
• counter-terrorism
• court security
• crash management series
• crime analysis
• crime mapping
• crime scene handling
• crime scene photography
• criminal investigations
• death investigations
• DWI detection and standardized field sobriety testing
• defensive tactics
• gun violence reduction
• SNUG outreach programs
• drug abuse
• electronic measuring/forensic mapping
• evidence
• firearms
• forensic science
• gangs
• graphics
• fraudulent documents
• investigations
• interviews and/or interrogations
• leadership/management skills
• legal issues
• officer safety
• physical fitness
• reality-based training
• school resource officer skills
• use of chemical agents
• use of force

The primary responsibilities of a training instructor/consultant generally include researching a topic at the request of the Office, developing a curriculum consistent with Division approved course objectives for delivery by the instructor/consultant, and developing a curriculum outline for the Office to keep as part of its record keeping. In addition, the Office may require an instructor/consultant to prepare full lesson plans, instructor guides, audio-visual aides for instructors, student handouts, and examination materials.

**Proposals must be submitted** to DCJS’ Office of Public Safety address below to be considered as an eligible applicant. All other applications will be rejected.

Interested Applicants must submit:

• the attached application form completed in its entirety with a current, dated resume attached; and
• documentation of law enforcement training experience.
• *Attachment A*, indicating whether he/she will be using New York State businesses for commodities, services, or technology in carrying out the performance of their contract (i.e. travel arrangements, document production, copying, or other training material).

All inquiries concerning this RFA must be directed via email to Carli Brand at Carli.Brand@dcjs.ny.gov

The RFA will expire on **March 31, 2029** however, applicants will remain active for up to 90 days following the expiration date pending issuance of a new RFA. [...] The Division will review all newly submitted applications for responsiveness to the RFA and completeness.

Such selection will be based on the individual’s law enforcement experience, training experience in the course or subject, a telephonic interview, and/or references. It is not known yet how many assignments will be available. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THOSE WHO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS WILL BE SELECTED.

Instructors/Consultants will be compensated at a rate not to exceed **$575.00 per day of instruction** (unless otherwise pre-approved by the Division) or the federal rate then in effect at the sole option of the Division.