Program Director - East Texas Police Academy

Position summary:

The Director of the East Texas Police Academy will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and educational direction for all programs and services offered by the academy. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality training standards for police officers and law enforcement professionals, maintaining TCOLE certification, fostering partnerships with community stakeholders, and overseeing administrative, financial, and staff functions. The Director must exhibit a commitment to public safety, integrity, and professionalism while meeting all relevant TCOLE standards for training and leadership.

Position responsibilities:

As the Director of the East Texas Police Academy, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing the development of training programs that comply with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) standards. The Director will ensure the academy's certification remains current, while designing, implementing, and evaluating training curricula that meet the evolving needs of law enforcement. The Director will manage administrative functions, including budget oversight, staff supervision, and performance management, while maintaining accurate records of student performance and compliance with state regulations. This position will act as Kilgore College’s TCOLE Training Coordinator, ensuring all certification requirements are met, submitting necessary reports, and ensuring staff meet TCOLE licensing and instructional standards. Additionally, they will establish and nurture relationships with law enforcement agencies, enhancing the academy's reputation and fostering collaboration. The safety and legal compliance of the academy’s operations will be the responsibility of the Director, while representing Kilgore College at community events and professional organizations to elevate its visibility.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Current TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer License.
• TCOLE Instructor Certification
• Must meet the requirements for a TCOLE Training Coordinator, responsible for ensuring the academy meets all TCOLE training, certification, and operational mandates.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive law enforcement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or training capacity.
• Experience with TCOLE compliance, police training standards, and curriculum development.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of TCOLE regulations and their application in law enforcement training.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 7 Full-Time Direct Reports    1 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $56,416 for a Bachelor's degree to $68,169 for a doctorate. A Director's stipend is also provided. Overload and summer classes are paid separately.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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