Manager, Law Enforcement Academy

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Law Enforcement Academy, manages staff and/or resources to provide specific program or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders. The Manager plans and implements the program, ensuring it meets the needs of law enforcement, including the Basic Peace Officer training program and other training mandated by TCOLE. Serves as the training coordinator per TCOLE requirements. Ensures curriculum integrity, quality program offerings, and compliance with local, state, and Federal laws and regulations. Supervises guest instructors in the program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides supervision, evaluation, and quality assurance for the Law Enforcement Academy instructional program; plans, develops, and ensures implementation of programs to meet those needs; Develops appropriate curriculum and course materials, organizes course schedules, and ensures content is consistent with local, state, and Federal requirements
2. Maintains relationships and compliance requirements with appropriate regulatory and accrediting organizations including local, state (TCOLE), and federal laws and policies as well as with national and international accrediting agencies
3. Responsible for setting goals and action plans for program, continually evaluating the program, and making adjustments as needed to ensure continuous improvement of the program
4. Responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of program Instructors and staff
5. Provide reports and briefings as required to State and Federal Agencies, LSCS Board of trustees, and senior administrators. Participates on pertinent advisory committees, task forces and committees, strategic planning meetings and appropriate institutes, conferences, and seminars.
6. Coordinates job placement opportunities for LEA graduates
7. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Police Academy equipment, state and federal police academy regulations, and police procedure development and administration
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, which may require supervision of outdoor training exercises
• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of judgment and integrity
• Advanced organization skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent decision making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to take initiative and understand all policies and procedures
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master TCOLE Certification