Training Director
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16813
Department
Public Defenders Office
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Position Overview:
The Training Director is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of training to staff. This role involves managing training initiatives, assessing training effectiveness, and ensuring alignment with HCPDO mission, vision and values. The Training Director supports employee development and works with leadership to align training programs with organizational goals. The Training Director reports directly to the Chief of Legal Services, but will collaborate with other supervisors about training needs, as well as work with the Training Committee regarding education of the bar generally.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Experience:
Licensure:
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience training criminal defense lawyers is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of culture and practice in Harris County criminal courts is preferred but not required.
Ten (10) years of criminal defense experience.
Training experience across various team roles within indigent defense is preferred but not required.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Plus weekends as needed.
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 pay periods
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Are you currently licensed or eligible to become licensed in Texas within one (1) year?
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Do you have significant experience as a criminal defense lawyer and have tried a substantial number of felony cases? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
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Do you have experience training criminal defense lawyers?
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Do you have knowledge of culture and practice in Harris County criminal courts?
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Do you have ten (10) years of criminal defense experience?
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Do you have training experience across various team roles within indigent defense?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx