Training Specialist - Medical | Part-Time

Training Specialist - Medical | Part-Time

Salary

$28.16 Hourly

Location

Humble, TX

Job Type

Regular Part-Time

Job Number

17384

Department

Fire Marshals Office

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

11/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

Position Overview:

The Part-Time Training Specialist - Medical & Tactical Medicine serves as the agency's Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for assessing, developing, and executing comprehensive emergency medical and tactical medical training initiatives. This position supports law enforcement and emergency response personnel across the agency and Harris County by bridging the gap between tactical law enforcement operations, scene safety, and pre-hospital emergency medical response. In addition to curriculum development and instructional delivery, the specialist provides direct support to the Operations Support Bureau with incident response operations, safety officer programs, and countywide emergency response planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical Subject Matter Expertise & Program Development:

• Serve as the agency SME regarding emergency medical care, law enforcement medical response, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC/TCCC), medical protocols, and first-aid standards.
• Continuously evaluate agency-wide emergency medical training needs and establish standardized, progressive training benchmarks.
• Review, update, and author curriculum, lesson plans, scenarios, and instructional media for both internal department personnel and external allied agency deliveries

Instruction & Practical Field Delivery:

• Lead, coordinate, and co-instruct classroom, scenario-based, hybrid, and dynamic field training exercises focused on tactical medicine, mass casualty incidents (MCI), active threat medical integration, and emergency first aid.
• Supervise practical skills stations, dynamic force-on-force medical drills, and tactical simulations to evaluate responder competency under stress.
• Assist in maintaining and managing training equipment, simulation manikins, medical training consumables, and associated props in a state of operational readines.

Operations Support Bureau & Field Support:

• Support the Operations Support Bureau with multi-agency incident response planning, special event safety, and hazardous incident preparation across Harris County.
• Participate in and support the Agency Safety Officer program, ensuring health, safety, and risk mitigation standards are integrated into tactical operations and agency deployments.
• Respond to critical incidents or operational details when requested by agency leadership to serve in a safety officer, medical advisor, or operational support capacity.

Interagency Collaboration & Outreach:

• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with regional law enforcement, fire/EMS agencies, healthcare coalitions, and emergency management partners throughout Harris County.
• Support the HCSO BPOC academy sessions and outreach initiatives addressing tactical safety and emergency medical topics.
• Perform ad hoc tasks, incident reviews, and special projects as assigned.

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

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Paramedic Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in good standing.

• Active Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing.

• Valid Texas Driver License

• TCOLE Instructor Certificate (or ability to obtain within an agency-specified timeframe).

• DSHS Instructor Certificate (or ability to obtain within an agency-specified timeframe)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of emergency medical care, tactical medicine principles, trauma response, active threat unified command, and law enforcement incident operations.

• Strong instructional delivery, adult education, and public speaking skills with the ability to instruct diverse groups of responders.

• Proficiency in educational curriculum development, lesson plan writing, and multimedia presentation design.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills under fast-paced or ambiguous conditions.

Additional Position Requirements:

• All applicants selected to advance will be required to complete the TCOLE Personal History Statement and Background Investigation Authorization forms before moving forward in the interviewing process.

• Candidates who possess a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License or higher will be subject to additional position requirements.

NOTICE: Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years

• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)

• Family Violence conviction

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

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic.
• Proficient in technology, computer-based systems, and learning management systems.
• Previously trained in NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800; Must be able to obtain IS-300 and IS-400 within one year if not already possessed.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Basic Peace Officer and TCOLE Instructor
• Paramedic License with Texas Department of State Health Services
• Prior instructional experience in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Tactical •Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), or equivalent operational medicine programs is strongly preferred.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Part-time

• Monday - Friday | 24 Hours per week

• May include nights, weekends, and holidays

Salary:

• $28.16 Hourly

Work location:

• 2318 Atascocita, Humble, TX 77396

Other Position Details:

• Upon department approval, the Training Specialist position may include the role of a peace officer if the individual holds a valid TCOLE license.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

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

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

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

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

For this position, a valid Texas Drivers License is necessary. Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Drivers License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Drivers License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a drivers license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid drivers license.

03

Which of the following licenses and certifications do you currently possess in good standing? Select all that apply.

• Active Paramedic Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
• Active Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• TCOLE Instructor Certificate
• DSHS Instructor Certificate
• I do not possess any of the above licenses or certifications.

04

If you currently hold an active Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)? Please enter your TCOLE PID number below:

05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years or more
• I do not have this experience

06

Please provide details about your verifiable, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

07

Which of the following best describes your verifiable, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years or more
• I do not have this experience

08

Please provide details about your verifiable, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

09

Which of the following best describes your prior instructional experience as it relates to this position? Select all that apply.

• Experience in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
• Basic tactical experience
• Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
• Equivalent operational medicine programs
• Proficient in technology, computer-based systems, and learning management systems.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Basic Peace Officer and TCOLE Instructor
• Paramedic License with Texas Department of State Health Services
• I do not have any of the listed experience or credentials.

10

If you made a selection regarding the previous question(s), please describe your verifiable experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume," as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N/A if not applicable)

11

Have you completed the required NIMS/ICS training courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800), or are you willing and able to obtain IS-300 and IS-400 within one year if not already completed?

• Yes, I have completed all six required courses.
• I have completed some of the required courses and can obtain IS-300 and IS-400 within one year.
• I have not completed all the required courses but am willing and able to obtain IS-300 and IS-400 within one year.
• No, I have not completed the required courses and cannot commit to obtaining IS-300 and IS-400 within one year.

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