Director, Law Enforcement Academy

Director, Law Enforcement Academy

Location

TJC West

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00125

Department

Continuing Studies - Administration

Opening Date

05/19/2026

Number of Months

12

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Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

This position is responsible for the administration, leadership, and management of the Tyler Junior College Law Enforcement Academy, including the creation of academy courses/programs to meet the training needs of area law enforcement agencies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the law enforcement academy.
• Serve as liaison between Tyler Junior College and the East Texas law enforcement agencies.
• Perform all duties required of a managing director.
• Recruit students for the law enforcement academy.
• Acquire supplies and equipment appropriate for the academy.
• Recruit appropriate instructors for academy courses.
• Teach law enforcement, in-service, and basic peace officer courses.
• Coordinate in-service training.
• Assist in the development of course curricula and instructional materials.
• Secure appropriate textbooks and other instructional resources.
• Promote the development and scheduling of continuing education courses.
• Teach concurrent credit criminal justice courses as needed at the West Campus.
• Travel to promote the law enforcement academy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dean or department chair.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of rules issued by TCOLE as it relates to training requirements of Texas law enforcement officers.
• Knowledge of the rules issued by TCOLE as it relates to training providers.
• Ability to communicate, form working relationships, and coordinate training needed by area Law Enforcement agency administrators.
• Experience in public speaking, teaching, and presentations.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet goals and work effectively with other staff personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Supervision (14)

Work Environment: Work may be required outside of normal business hours

• Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions and working some nontraditional hours.
• Work involves a degree of hazard.
• Ability to work in a standard office, classroom, and firearm range.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Travel Required: Yes - Minimal

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education

TCOLE instructor license and knowledgeable of the duties of a training coordinator as required by TCOLE.

Required Experience

• Five years' experience dealing with scheduling and/or conducting training of law enforcement personnel.
• At least one year of employment in administration with a law enforcement agency or public service-related business.

Required Credentials/Licensures

TCOLE

Preferred Education

Master's Peace Officer certificate

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

Requirements for the position supersede degree requirements.

• A training coordinator must hold a valid instructor license or certificate and must be a full-time paid employee of that training provider.

• The training coordinator must:

• Ensure compliance with commission rules and guidelines.

• Prepare, maintain, and submit the following reports within the time frame specified:

• Reports of Training

• Basic licensing course shall be submitted prior to students attempting a licensing exam.

• Within 30 days of completion of the continuing education course.

• Self-assessment reports as required by the commission.

• A copy of advisory board minutes during an on-site evaluation.

• Training calendars-schedules must be available for review and posted on the internet or another public venue, no later than 30 days before the beginning of each calendar quarter or academic semester. A continually updated and posted (live) calendar will meet this requirement.

• Any other reports or records as requested by the commission.

• Be responsible for the administration and conduct of each course, including those conducted at ancillary sites, and specifically:

• Appointing and supervising qualified instructors.

• Maintaining course schedules and training files. At a minimum, training files shall contain:

• Complete lesson plan.

• Clear learning objectives.

• Instructor biography indicating subject matter expertise and teaching experience.

• Approved class roster and original sign-in sheet.

• Course evaluation.

• Enforcing all admission, attendance, retention, and other standards set by the commission and approved by the advisory board.

• Securing and maintaining all facilities necessary to meet the inspection standards of this section.

• Controlling the discipline and demeanor of each student and instructor during class.

• Distributing a current version of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701, and commission rules to all students at the time of admission to any course that may result in the issuance of a license.

• Distributing learning objectives to all students at the beginning of each course.

• Ensuring that all learning objectives are taught and evaluated.

• Proctoring or supervising all examinations to ensure fair, honest results.

• Maintaining training files, records of tests, and other evaluation instruments for a period of five years.

• Receive all commission notices on behalf of the training provider and forward each notice to the appointing authority.

• Attend or have a designee attend each academy coordinator's workshop conducted by the commission. No person may serve as a representative for more than one provider per conference. Each representative must be affiliated with the training provider.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)

Health Insurance

Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.

Employees premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.

Basic Life Term Life Insurance

The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.

Long-Term Disability

This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.

Optional Term Life Insurance

With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)

Dental Insurance

Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance

The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment

This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.

Short-Term Disability

If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.

Cancer/Intensive Care Plan/Heart Plan/Accident Plan

Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.

Dependent Term Life Insurance

An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.

Tobacco User Premium

All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.

RETIREMENT

Retirement

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.

TJC Alternative Retirement Plan

The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employees salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.

Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE

Vacation

Only 12-month employees are eligible to accrue vacation time on a monthly basis.

• 10 days for 1-7 years of service
• 12 days for 8-10 years of service
• 15 days for 11-15 years of service
• 20 days for 16+ years of service

Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.

Holidays

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Reduced Operations Periods

• Spring Break (5 weekdays)
• Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)
• Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Professional Development

The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.

Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes

The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers: Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.

The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS

TJC Event Attendance

Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.

Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use

Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use

Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

01

Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of employment in administration with a law enforcement agency or public service-related business?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a TCOLE instructor license and are knowledgeable of the duties of a training coordinator as required by TCOLE?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least five (5) years of experience dealing with scheduling and/or conducting training of law enforcement personnel?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tyler Junior College

Address 1390 S Baxter Ave

Tyler, Texas, 75701

Phone (903) 510-2419

Website http://www.tjc.edu