"Police Training Coordinator"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Police, the Police Training Coordinator performs complex administrative work in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing department wide training programs and services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Plans and coordinates field training programs for recruits and in-service training for police and security officers
• Designs and applies evaluation techniques and proficiency testing methods to measure the effectiveness of training
• Remains current in best practices to apply the most appropriate methodologies by attending conferences, educational programs and seminars, reading professional publications, utilizing online resources, and participating in professional organizations
• Works with campus supervisors in scheduling officers to attend in-service training; ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) training requirements
• Communicates with training instructors, arranges for course instructors, allocates space, and ensures availability of training materials and equipment
• Prepares detailed schedules for training including but not limited to travel parameters, presentations, and off-site training as required
• Coordinates training of the department's Victim's Assistance, Crime Prevention, Bicycle Patrol, and Honor Guard units
• Communicates with different audiences (e.g., employees, agencies, the public) to provide information and clarification regarding training programs, actions, policies, and procedures
• Directs the review and selection of training materials and acquires copyright clearances to obtain the highest quality source materials to ensure compliance with federal copyright
• Service Excellence: Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements; Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite; Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC); Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief of Police
• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

*The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.*

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours
• Two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• Current Instructor Proficiency Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Office Management, Records Management, Computer Science, Adult Education, Criminal Justice, or related field
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a campus police department
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a college or academic institution related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in directing, developing, evaluating, and teaching curricula and academic programs
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Skilled in the operation of all equipment utilized by the Police Department and necessary to perform assigned tasks
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, either individually or as part of a team
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to assess situations and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations while exhibiting a strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.