Director, Law Enforcement Academy

Law Enforcement Academy Director

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

This position is responsible for the administration, leadership, and management of the Tyler Junior College Law Enforcement Academy, including the creation of academy courses/programs to meet the training needs of area law enforcement agencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the law enforcement academy.
• Serve as liaison between Tyler Junior College and the East Texas law enforcement agencies.
• Perform all duties required of a managing director.
• Recruit students for the law enforcement academy.
• Acquire supplies and equipment appropriate for the academy.
• Recruit appropriate instructors for academy courses.
• Teach law enforcement, in-service, and basic peace officer courses.
• Coordinate in-service training.
• Assist in the development of course curricula and instructional materials.
• Secure appropriate textbooks and other instructional resources.
• Promote the development and scheduling of continuing education courses.
• Teach concurrent credit criminal justice courses as needed at the West Campus.
• Travel to promote the law enforcement academy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dean or department chair.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of rules issued by TCOLE as it relates to training requirements of Texas law enforcement officers.
• Knowledge of the rules issued by TCOLE as it relates to training providers.
• Ability to communicate, form working relationships, and coordinate training needed by area Law Enforcement agency administrators.
• Experience in public speaking, teaching, and presentations.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet goals and work effectively with other staff personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Supervision (14)

Work Environment: Work may be required outside of normal business hours

• Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions and working some nontraditional hours.
• Work involves a degree of hazard.
• Ability to work in a standard office, classroom, and firearm range.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Travel Required: Yes - Minimal

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Required Education

TCOLE instructor license and knowledgeable of the duties of a training coordinator as required by TCOLE.

Required Experience

• Five years' experience dealing with scheduling and/or conducting training of law enforcement personnel.
• At least one year of employment in administration with a law enforcement agency or public service-related business.

Required Credentials/Licensures

TCOLE

Preferred Education

Master's Peace Officer certificate

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

Requirements for the position supersede degree requirements.

• A training coordinator must hold a valid instructor license or certificate and must be a full-time paid employee of that training provider.
• The training coordinator must:
• Ensure compliance with commission rules and guidelines.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit the following reports within the time frame specified:
• Reports of Training
• Basic licensing course shall be submitted prior to students attempting a licensing exam.
• Within 30 days of completion of the continuing education course.
• Self-assessment reports as required by the commission.
• A copy of advisory board minutes during an on-site evaluation.
• Training calendars-schedules must be available for review and posted on the internet or another public venue, no later than 30 days before the beginning of each calendar quarter or academic semester. A continually updated and posted (live) calendar will meet this requirement.
• Any other reports or records as requested by the commission.
• Be responsible for the administration and conduct of each course, including those conducted at ancillary sites, and specifically:
• Appointing and supervising qualified instructors.
• Maintaining course schedules and training files. At a minimum, training files shall contain:
• Complete lesson plan.
• Clear learning objectives.
• Instructor biography indicating subject matter expertise and teaching experience.
• Approved class roster and original sign-in sheet.
• Course evaluation.
• Enforcing all admission, attendance, retention, and other standards set by the commission and approved by…