TMPA Law Enforcement Instructor Job Opening

By TMPA | Thu, 3 Apr 2014

TMPA

The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement

Job Opening for Law Enforcement Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Law Enforcement Instructor
SALARY OR WAGE RANGE: From $49,600, depending on experience.
FLSA: Exempt
MANAGEMENT APPROVAL: Executive Director
DATE: March 15, 2014

A. PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Law Enforcement Instructor will support the TMPA Training Coordinator in providing professional training to the Texas law enforcement community.

B. JOB DUTIES (List the job responsibilities in descending order of importance and estimate the percent of time spent for each.)

The primary duty of the law enforcement instructor is to provide for the training needs of partner Texas law enforcement agencies by:

Teaching TMPA training courses including TCOLE mandated intermediate core courses
Developing new training partnerships with law enforcement agencies statewide
Updating and developing materials for current and new TMPA training courses
Assisting the Training Coordinator in identifying, developing and maintaining new adjunct instructors
Assisting TMPA members (and non-members) with member service requests
Providing, collecting, controlling and submitting to the Training Coordinator (in a timely manner) necessary paperwork from classes including; rosters, evaluations, assignments, tests, etc.

The law enforcement instructor shall also:

Remain current in relevant training to enhance teaching and training skills
Act as a representative of TMPA while teaching, training and interacting with stakeholders
Assist the Field Services Division with TMPA annual conference and other events
Provide articles, training updates, and other relevant information for publishing in the TMPA newsletter, weekly E-Blast, etc.
Other duties as assigned

C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Indicate the education, experience, licensure, and training required to fulfill the essential duties of the job.)

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Additional experience as a licensed peace officer may be substituted for education on a year per year basis
Must have an Intermediate Peace Officer License
Must have a Basic TCLEOSE Instructor License

Required Experience:

Applicant must be or have been a commissioned peace officer for a minimum of 5 years
Applicant must have 3 years’ experience as a law enforcement trainer

D. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS (Indicate the level of proficiency and complexity of knowledge/skills required to perform the job, e.g., technical skills, communication skills, professional knowledge, etc.)

Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of TCOLE rules regarding training and training provider responsibilities
Proficient in the set up, operation, and break down of the PRISIM shooting simulator
Willing to travel at least 50% of the time
Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work in a strong team environment
Professional attitude and appearance
Bilingual skills in Spanish are highly favorable

E. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Indicate the physical attributes needed to perform the job, e.g. lift x amount of pounds, stand, kneel, sit -percentage of time, etc.)

Stand for extended periods of time – over 4 hours
Sit for extended periods of time – over 4 hours
Must be able to lift up and load/unload 70 pounds in and out of buildings and vehicles.
Must be able to work more than 8 hours per day
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week
Must be available to work evenings and weekends periodically

F. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (State the title and number of employees supervised.)

G. JOB CONTACTS (List the contacts in other departments or outside the company that are required as a regular part of the job and for what purpose.)

All TMPA members and non-members while in the field.
Other TCOLE training providers
All partner organizations
All Law enforcement agencies in the State of Texas

To apply please send resumes and cover letters to Curtis Wilson, Training Coordinator, curtis.wilson@tmpa.org. This position is open until filled.

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TMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

TMPA Law Enforcement Instructor Job Opening