Breath Lab Coordinator

Breath Lab Coordinator

Company: University of Central Missouri

Job Location: Warrensburg, Missouri

Category: Police and Public Safety

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.75 Hourly

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type: Non-Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number: 997608

Division: Missouri Safety Center

Description

Through a Traffic and Highway Safety grant and under the direct supervision of the Program Manager - Breath Alcohol Program

1. Coordinate all functions of the Breath Alcohol Instrument Service and Repair Laboratory.
2. Teach in the Breath Alcohol Instrument training program.
3. Assist carrying out the duties of the annual Impaired Driving Countermeasures grant.

UCM CORE ATTRIBUTES - Our core behaviors all employees are expected to model. During the annual review process, all employees will be rated on how well they model these behaviors.
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Confident: Embracing change and the new opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
Enterprising: Creating new ways for all students and employees to engage in their education and jobs.
Caring: Acting on the needs and welfare of our people and the community.

Examples of Duties

Coordinate all functions of the Breath Alcohol Instrument Service and Repair Laboratory. - 70%

• Maintain breath alcohol instrument repair knowledge and certification of all State approved breath alcohol instrumentation, provided by the manufacturers and others.
• Participate in required certification and re-certification courses to maintain local and State certification requirements for position.
• Perform instrument service, repair &/or maintenance upgrades for all State law enforcement and regulatory agencies as needed or requested.
• Provide expert testimony for prosecutors and State officials on breath alcohol instrumentation when requested.
• Assist with the placement and monitoring of all field breath alcohol instruments.

Teach in the Breath Alcohol Instrument training program. - 20%
* Teach any alcohol impaired driving countermeasures training or awareness programs and courses including, but not limited to: Type 2 Supervisor, Type 3 Operator, instrument certification and updates.

Assist carrying out the duties of the annual Impaired Driving Countermeasures grant. - 10%
* Assisting the Program Manager and other Impaired Driving Countermeasures (IDC) staff carrying out the annual IDC grant duties.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Electronics, Chemistry or a related field is preferred.

Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience.

Experience:

• Two years law enforcement experience, or service and repair of electronic instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with impaired driving countermeasures.
• Demonstrated experience in adult teaching techniques and application

Licenses and Certifications:

• Missouri Type-II Supervisor certified, Preferred or within first 12 months of hire.
• Certified training on all MO-approved breath alcohol instruments, Preferred or obtained within the first 18 months of hire.
• Instructor development certification, Preferred or obtained within the first 24 months of hire.
• Certified in Indiana University's Borkenstein: Alcohol and Highway Safety course, Preferred or obtained within 24 months of hire.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Budget Responsibility: - 10%

• Monitor budget
• Amount of sign-off authority: $1,000

Supplemental Information

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electronic components and testing/troubleshooting equipment, preferred
• Knowledge of breath alcohol testing laws, preferred

Environmental Factors:

• Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals.

Physical Factors:

• Lift 80 lbs.

Special Instructions:

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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