Traffic Safety Program Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and execution of a statewide traffic safety training program
• Provides leadership and operational oversight for law enforcement training programs focused on impaired driving enforcement, standardized field sobriety testing, and drug recognition
• Ensures compliance with federal and state grant requirements
• Supervises program personnel, manages program deliverables
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Criminal Justice Institute, AHSO, and law enforcement agencies
• Promotes program participation by coordinating with law enforcement agencies across Arkansas
• Ensures proper administration of DRE training, certification processes, and instructor development
• Oversees the maintenance and integrity of the DRE data system in accordance with national standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Extensive experience in law enforcement, traffic safety programs, or criminal justice training
• Demonstrated experience managing grants or federally funded programs
• Knowledge of impaired driving enforcement, SFST, ARIDE, and DRE programs
• Five years or more experience supervising staff and managing complex projects
• Previous leadership experience, particularly direct supervision of staff
• Certification as a law enforcement instructor (CLEST or equivalent)
• Experience with NHTSA training programs and standards
• Prior experience working with highway safety grants or AHSO programs
• Strong familiarity with DRE and SFST program administration

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits
• Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry