Coordinator, Public Safety Training Center

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Texas; Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is seeking a Coordinator for the Public Safety Training Center at the Northwest Campus. The role focuses on daily operations, program support, and alignment with TCC policies, TCFP standards, and professional benchmarks for fire service education.

Responsibilities include managing complex training programs, instructor scheduling, facility and equipment oversight, and building partnerships with regional fire departments and training partners.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours and six (6) years’ related experience, or equivalent combination
• Knowledge of public safety training operations and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate resources effectively

Aufgaben

• Administers and supports complex public safety training programs ensuring compliance with TCC policies, TC FP standards, and accreditation requirements
• Maintains knowledge of TC FP rules and certification requirements; ensures proper documentation and records
• Oversees instructor scheduling, course assignments, credentials, training, and student enrollment to support program delivery
• Provides operational oversight of training center facilities, equipment readiness, safety compliance and resource allocation
• Manages asset management for PPE, training props, and other resources; identifies needs and implements solutions
• Establishes relationships with regional fire departments, agencies, and external partners to support operations and partnerships
• Supports students and department leadership, including Rookie Day classes, program planning and quality improvement

Kenntnisse

Public safety operations

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Coordinator, Public Safety Training Center

Department: Public Safety Training Center

Campus Location: Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Compensation Details:Starting Pay - $70,400; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Public Safety Training Center and related public safety education and training programs. This position provides program and operational support while ensuring alignment with Tarrant County College (TCC) policies, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) requirements, and applicable professional standards. This role also supports academic programs, institutional and community partnerships, and program effectiveness, and is expected to possess a high level of specialized knowledge of public safety training operations and fire service education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Administers and supports complex public safety training programs, ensuring compliance with Tarrant County College (TCC) policies, procedures, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) standards, certification requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable industry regulations
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of TCFP rules, processes, certification requirements, and compliance standards applicable to fire service education and training; monitors and maintains documentation and records necessary to demonstrate regulatory, accreditation, and institutional compliance
• Oversees instructional operations for a large and varied instructor cadre, including instructor scheduling, course assignments, availability, credentials, required training, instructional resources, course development, student enrollment, and other activities supporting effective program delivery
• Provides operational oversight of Public Safety Training Center operations, including training spaces, facility maintenance needs, equipment readiness, safety requirements, resource allocation, and the operational needs of instructional programs to promote a safe, efficient, and well-maintained training environment
• Manages asset management activities involving emergency response apparatus, personal protective equipment (PPE), technical rescue equipment, training props, and other Public Training Center resources; identifies operational, instructional, equipment, and facility needs and supports the implementation of solutions
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with regional fire departments, emergency service organizations, governmental agencies, regulatory organizations, training partners, industry partners, and other public safety stakeholders to support program operations, community outreach, partnerships, and compliance initiatives
• Provides operational support to students and department leadership, including informal support for Rookie Day Class students regarding fire service knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA), professional expectations, equipment, and other requirements; assists with program planning, operational assessments, compliance reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and efforts to maintain and enhance program quality and effectiveness

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours and six (6) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) year’s working experience in a higher education environment
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in fire service education, public safety training, regulatory compliance, and/or fire service program administration
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in TCFP certification, training, and regulatory compliance requirements
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in supporting or administering public safety training programs, including instructor operations, facilities, equipment, and external, agency partnerships
• At least one (1) year’s working experience with fire service apparatus, PPE, technical rescue equipment, training props, and/or other public safety training resources

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public safety training operations, fire service education, regulatory compliance requirements, and applicable professional standards
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, public safety agencies, regulatory organizations, and other external stakeholders, including strong active-listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks, projects, programs, and operational responsibilities simultaneously, ensuring accurate and timely completion while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, engaging professionally with faculty, staff, administrators, students, public safety personnel, and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, regulations, certification requirements, and professional standards, and monitor assigned activities for compliance
• Ability to identify routine operational and compliance issues, analyze information, and assist in developing and implementing effective solutions, escalating non-standard or complex issues using established procedures
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance, training, facilities, equipment, instructors, and program operations
• Ability to adapt to changing operational, regulatory, instructional, and facility requirements while maintaining effective organization and service delivery
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, tact, and maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive operational, compliance, and other confidential information

Physical Demands

Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds unassisted, or up to 75 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a variety of facility environments, including indoor and outdoor areas, apparatus bays, training grounds, storage facilities, and other public safety training environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, smoke, or fire-training residues, loud noises, moving mechanical equipment, uneven surfaces, electrical hazards, and other conditions associated with public safety training operations. The noise level may vary from quiet to loud depending on the work environment and training activities.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].