Police Training Specialist (Temporary Full-time)

About the role

The Regional Police Academy of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Police Training Specialist. This full-time temporary position will be funded through August 2028. The purpose of this position is to coordinate, train and prepare basic Police recruits to become state licensed peace officers.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Police related courses
• Identifying and recruiting potential instructors
• Developing course content
• Writing performance appraisals for students
• Conducting physical fitness training
• Instructing in-service training
• Facilitating group discussions
• Facilitating practicals
• Developing class and training schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (a total of 11 years of experience in lieu of degree) and 5‑7 years related work experience
• TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer license required
• TCOLE Instructor License required
• Completion of the basic training coordinator course or ability to complete within six months after appointment
• 15+ years of Law Enforcement Experience preferred
• Defensive Tactics and/or Firearms Instructor certification preferred

Skills

• Teaches police related courses by preparing curriculum mandates
• Identifies and recruits potential instructors by networking with other related agencies
• Develops course content by maintaining knowledge of current trends in Policing
• Writes performance appraisals for students by monitoring student progress
• Conducts physical fitness training by performing physical fitness protocols with recruit officers
• Instructs in-service training by preparing course materials
• Facilitates group discussions and practicals by observing student performance in practical exercises
• Develops class and training schedules by contacting instructors
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team setting
• Possess a TCOLE Basic Instructor certificate, or equivalent
• Ability to prepare written communications

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits;