This position is 100% on campus

Salary Range: $65,866/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Criminal Justice Center directs the operations of the Criminal Justice Training Center and coordinates the training of basic peace officer candidates and advanced training for peace officers, according to the applicable Government Code, Texas Occupation Code, Texas Department of Public Safety regulations, and TCOLE statutes and rules.

DUTIES

• Monitors and directs the training program requirements mandated by TCOLE.
• Oversees curriculum updates and scheduling for the academy.
• Develops, analyzes, and implements operational guidelines.
• Oversees budgets and purchasing for the center operations.
• Researches best practices and contemporary training methods for police academic and in-service training operations.
• Recruits and reviews employment applications for adjunct instructors.
• Oversees the evaluation of instructors, programs, and operations.
• Facilitates and coordinates meetings and information exchanges with members of the Criminal Justice Training Center Advisory Council.
• Coordinates with university administration, staff, and faculty regarding associated programs, strategic planning, and related administrative matters.
• Maintains TCOLE Instructor Certification; serves as an instructor in basic peace officer course(s).
• Provides in-service training(s) as required.
• Participates in Basic Peace Officer Graduation Ceremonies.

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• Full-Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the operations of the Criminal Justice Training Center, and of the related issues, trends, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Good training skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community.

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Required Education:

• Master's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience as a licensed peace officer and two (2) years of experience in training or supervision

License/Certification:

• TCOLE Instructor Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and success in leading a Criminal Justice Training Center