TCOLE Training Coordinator

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) training and development work. Work involves analyzing training needs, coordinating and conducting training sessions using a diverse selection of training methods, and developing and evaluating training programs. May supervise or coordinate the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

% of Time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs)

30%

• Plans, develops, reviews, revises, and implements training programs, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a professional resource for employees and managers regarding training programs and initiatives.
• Conducts training in a classroom, distance learning, or e-learning environment; facilitates workshops and meetings.
• Participates in the planning and development of specialized training, staff development, continuing education programs, and customized and technology-based training.
• Coordinates with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Promotes training opportunities and services.
• Collaborates with Enforcement leadership to plan, organize, and deliver New Agent Schools (NAS), Sgt Academy and additional training as required.

25%

• Reviewing training files, personnel documentation, and forms to ensure alignment with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) regulations and internal policies. Monitoring the TCOLE Secure Share System and providing the requested documents.
• Ensures CPOs receive TCOLE continued education hours during the 24-month training unit, including TCOLE-mandated topics.
• Serves as agency TCOLE Training Coordinator and is responsible for review of training files, personnel documentation, and various forms to ensure compliance with TCOLE regulations.
• Ensures agency compliance to be a training academy provider by TCOLE standards.
• Audits submitted forms and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Tracks license renewals, mandatory training hours, and certification deadlines.
• Maintains internal records aligned with TCOLE reporting requirements.
• Serves as agency liaison with TCOLE for audits and inquiries.
• Liaises with Leadership Development Rotational Position and others in Enforcement Department to ensure all TCOLE training requirements are met.

30%

• Performing audits of course content, instructor performance, and evaluation data; ensuring quality control and continuous improvement of training.
• Designs and reviews course evaluations and instructor evaluations for enhancement to training programs. Implements necessary feedback for opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and/or coordinates with others who develop curriculum, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other instructional materials and products.
• Conducts quarterly in-person audits of courses for relevancy of content, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitors instructor performance for adherence to professional agency standards.
• Leads high-risk training courses held regionally to include firearms qualifications and use-of-force training to ensure continuity of training and safety standards are maintained.
• Ensures all CPOs comply with policy requirements to attend ASP/OC certification every two years, EVOC training every three years, and simulator training and firearms qualifications annually.

10%

• Conducting assessments, promoting training services, enhancing accessibility, and supporting staff development and continuing education opportunities.
• Analyzes training content for accessibility and recommends changes to make content accessible and remediates accessibility issues.
• Identifies long-range training goals; performs training needs assessments to determine annual training plans and course development.
• Supports staff development and continuing education initiatives.

5%

• Providing sworn statements or courtroom testimony as needed regarding CPO training standards.
• Assists the critical incident response team (CIR team) in internal reviews of use-of-force incidents for training implications.
• Conducts other duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in organizational development, education, or a related field.

Experience: Four years of experience in training work including experience working with TCOLE training requirements for (CPOs).

Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Preferred Qualifications: TCOLE Basic or Advanced Instructor Certification;
Firearms & Defensive Tactics Instructor;
Field Training Officer; EVOC Instructor.

Registration, Certification Or Licensure:

• Possess a valid Texas driver license.
• Must have a Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as per Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 7, Chapter 217, Rule 217.1.
• TCOLE Basic Instructor Certificate must be obtained within first year of…