General Description
Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial duties involving the administrative, compliance, and training activities of the regional academy. Determines all training schedules and curriculum in compliance with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements. Work involves establishing academy policies and procedures, managing contract and operating budget, and overseeing daily training activities. Works with law enforcement agencies to determine trends and training topics. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Functions
Essential duties and functions include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manages all aspects of law enforcement training including course development, selection of instructors, required reporting, and all aspects of compliance with TCOLE as well as relevant regulations, statutes, and policies.
- Manages administrative functions of the academy, one of five program divisions of CAPCOG, including personnel, budgeting, reporting, monitoring, contracts, and procurement.
- Develops and implements plan for coordination and cooperation among all law enforcement and training agencies and conducts outreach and assessments to identify short and long-range issues and training needs.
- Oversees development and implementation of new courses related to public safety, law enforcement, and criminal justice fields.
- Reviews reports, studies, trends, and best practices to assist with oversight and development of division’s program goals and overall performance.
- Develops systems to measure and evaluate program performance.
- Manages chief instructor and academy administrative coordinator.
Qualifications
Experience
- At least 8 years working in law enforcement with at least two years in a managerial/supervisory role required.
- Experience developing curriculum and conducting law enforcement training is required.
- Minimum of three years of experience required performing administrative management duties in a government agency including work with contracts, budgets, and grants is required (can be concurrent with 8 years listed above)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
Certifications- Master peace officer’s certification from TCOLE is required.
- Instructor certification from TCOLE is required.
- Major coursework in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or related field is preferred.
- Experience using TCOLE’s database is preferred.
- Experience using eGrants is preferred.
Other Information
- Knowledge of Texas laws, rules, codes and practices related to all aspects of law enforcement.
- Knowledge of TCOLE rules for peace officer training.
- Knowledge of adult education techniques.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Ability to cause understanding to multiple audiences.
- Ability to understand policy, regulatory, and legislative issues.
- Ability to manage state and federal grants, including budget, procurement, and performance reporting.