Director - Public Safety Training

Collin College; Maryland; On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College seeks a forward-thinking leader to manage the Public Safety Training Center and provide academic oversight to the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Education programs, in alignment with college policy and accrediting standards.

You will drive curriculum planning, program evaluation, and strategic initiatives to enhance student success and workforce readiness while partnering across departments to support institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of related experience in law enforcement or the fire service.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Maintain current license or certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Public Safety Training Center and academic programs contained within, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation.
• Coordinate curriculum planning and development with faculty.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the public safety programs while contributing to institutional initiatives to advance student success.
• Participate in strategic planning at the college level and maintain experiential affiliation agreements and partnerships.
• Coordinate with facilities and budget planning to ensure efficient program operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Strategic planning

Cross-department collaboration

Project management

Education program oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Primary Location:

3600 Redbud Blvd., McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Manage the Public Safety Training Center and provide academic oversight to the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Education programs in
conjunction with the dean of health sciences and emergency services and in accordance with college policy. Maintain standards and
principles in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and any applicable program accreditation and local/state regulatory guidelines/standards.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Public Safety Training Center and academic programs contained within, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation of programs, continuous quality improvement, and general effectiveness of programs.
• Coordinate curriculum planning and development with faculty.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the public safety programs while contributing to institutional initiatives and cross-departmental collaboration to advance student success, workforce alignment, and the college’s mission.
• Participate with the academic/workforce dean and others in strategic and academic cycle planning at the college, division, program, advisory committee, and course levels, including development and maintenance of experiential affiliation agreements, partnerships for tactical training, and experiential partnerships to augment the academic program.
• Coordinate with facilities to maintain the buildings and surroundings of the center.
• Participate with the academic/workforce dean in the fiscal planning and management of the Public Safety Training Center and its resources to ensure efficient and effective program operations and course delivery.
• Maintain regulatory compliance associated with the program’s field of practice and education, including implementation of college policy and division and program procedures, compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board standards, and compliance with appropriate regulatory and educational accreditation standards, including production of accreditation self-study documents and reports.
• Work with the program coordinators to maintain and preserve accurate and complete program/student records, including curriculum and resource evaluation and development, systematic evaluation, course evaluation, student evaluation, student admission, advisement, progression, graduation, certification, and licensing processes for the program, and accreditation documents to ensure initial and ongoing programmatic accreditation.
• Participate with the academic/workforce dean in the ongoing, systematic evaluation of the division, program, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes.
• Foster positive human relations and teamwork among faculty, staff, and students across all programs, college services, and external agencies and partnerships.
• Attend and participate in professional development activities and participate in service to the college, including college graduation ceremonies.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Collin College’s mission, vision, and strategic goals
• Knowledge of state requirements, SACSCOC and program accreditation requirements
• Knowledge of evaluation processes
• Knowledge of clinical affiliation agreements
• Organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-management skills
• Ability to maintain regulatory compliance
• Ability to determine staff qualifications
• Ability to develop and lead teams
• Ability to network
• Ability to manage a budget
• Ability to develop effective working relationships

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of related experience in law enforcement or the fire service.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Maintain current license or certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and/or Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$93,629.00

Hiring Maximum

$114,181.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.

11/16/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.