Director, Law Enforcement Academy

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** Weekly Work Hours
** 40
* * Compensation Range
** Administrator Range E05
** Salary Minimum**$92,700.00 Annually
** FLSA
* * United States of America (Exempt)
** Position Type
** Administrator
* * Position Summary
** Responsible for the leadership and management of the organization, performing complex and highly responsible duties to attain organizational and district goals.
** Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
*** Experience in developing business and operational plans that demonstrates a clear understanding of organizational policies/procedures.
* Ability to plan and implement projects related to the department’s strategic plan that accomplish the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
* Knowledge and ability to comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
* Ability to stay up-to-date with trends and best practices related to area of responsibility.
* Ability to generate various needs assessments to determine the effectiveness of programs or processes that could broaden and/or enhance client service.
* Ability to adapt to changing conditions, effectively communicates changes, and build commitment to overcome resistance to change.
* Must have strong leadership qualities and team building skills.
* Ability to operate independently and employ solid decision-making skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
* Able to maintain confidentiality as required.
* Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and constituents internal and external to the organization to improve work productivity.
* Must be able to represent the organization to key stakeholders and business partners.
* Ability to work with staff and/or clients to assess professional development/business needs; performs gap analysis that build people management skills as well as leadership skills and capabilities.
* Must be able to multitask, have excellent time management skills and the ability to research, review, analyze, and cross-reference complex data.
* Knowledge and experience in providing oversight of various organizational programs and directing the work of personnel to meet annual, short and long-range goals.
* Capable of planning, implementing, executing and evaluating complex projects and ensuring completion on time and within budget.
* Demonstrates interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Must have excellent project management skills.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with constituents to implement operational strategies or new processes to improve the client experience and provide excellent customer service.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the college’s Police Academy in cooperation with partnering agencies, working closely with instructors, staff and local law enforcement to ensure cadets obtain a quality education to meet the needs of stakeholders and constituents within Dallas College community network.
* Maintains working relationships with all segments of the Criminal Justice System to keep abreast of current requirements, trends, policies and procedures.
* Interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to Police Academy programs and functions.
* Integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program to ensure the establishment of effective learning outcomes and related assessment methods.
* Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful Police Academy.
* Ensures the Police Academy program meets accreditation standards and complies with state and national policies and procedures.
* Responsible for providing quality instruction and performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of the college and district.
* Supports Police Academy students through the academic program…