Law Enforcement Outreach Consultant

City of Maypearl; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks a subject matter expert to advise Members on law enforcement risk management, provide onsite consultations, and develop training programs.

You will collaborate with LE leaders, review legal updates, and address exposures through presentations and hands-on instruction. A Master Peace Officer Certification and Texas leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a leadership role with a Texas law enforcement agency.
• B.A. or B.S. in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master Peace Officer Certification.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite consultations, training presentations, and strategic discussions with law enforcement leaders. Review best practices, legal updates, and case law to advise Members, industry organizations, and Pool staff about potential or emerging exposures or trends in law enforcement.
• Assists with developing risk management-focused training for law enforcement leaders through internal training or contract trainers. Address risks through presentations, exercises, and group discussions.
• Assists with reviewing best practices, legal updates, and case law to advise Members and Pool staff about potential exposures or trends in law enforcement.
• Analyzes loss trends and risk exposures, developing actionable plans to address identified deficiencies; communicates recommendations and action items.
• Collaborates with partner organizations to support law enforcement Members and the Pool’s Contract Training Provider program with TCOLE.
• Participates on the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Officer Safety Committee and assists with developing resources for programs like VINCIBLE.
• Attends continuing education to maintain current certifications and broaden expertise.

Skills

Autonomous work style

Self-motivation

Leadership experience

Risk management knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Master Peace Officer Certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

This position serves as a subject matter expert for Members in law enforcement-related issues and is responsible for consultations, training services, and resources related to the management and control of risk associated with law enforcement operations. This is accomplished by developing and conducting training programs, collaborating with consultants, participating in professional organizations, and responding to Member requests. Performs a wide range of loss prevention services for Members with law enforcement operations.

Essential Functions

Required Responsibilities*

• Provide onsite consultations, training presentations, and strategic discussions with law enforcement leaders. Review best practices, legal updates, and case law to advise Members, industry organizations, and Pool staff about potential or emerging exposures or trends in law enforcement.
• Assists with developing risk management-focused training for law enforcement leaders through internal training provided by Pool personnel or contract trainers. Address risks and exposures through presentations, hands-on instruction, exercises, classroom activities, and facilitated group discussions.
• Assists with reviewing best practices, legal updates, and case law to advise Members, industry-related groups, and Pool staff about potential or emerging exposures or trends in law enforcement.
• Analyzes loss trends and risk exposures, developing actionable plans to address identified deficiencies. Monitors incidents and current events affecting law enforcement operations and prepares correspondence to communicate recommendations, service plans, and action items.
• Collaborates with partnering organizations to support law enforcement Members. Assists with the Pool's Contract Training Provider program with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Participate on the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Officer Safety Committee and assist with developing resources or materials that can be utilized through programs such as the VINCIBLE initiative.
• Attends continuing education and training to maintain any current certifications and broaden subject matter expertise.
• The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Education, Work Experience, Certifications**

Required

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Years of Experience: 7
• Areas of Experience: Leadership role with a law enforcement agency in the State of Texas
• Master Peace Officer Certification

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be accepted

Preferred

• Command-level law enforcement experience

Essential Competencies and Skills**

Required

• Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record
• Possess knowledge and understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Proficiency in MS Word
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint
• Proficiency in MS Outlook
• Ability to work in an autonomous environment with self-motivation and a passion for improving law enforcement

Preferred

• Comprehensive understanding of law enforcement risk management, exposures to loss, and the role of the Risk Pool

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

Work Leadership Requirements

• This position is not a people manager.
• This position does not have indirect reports.

Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel (by car or air), including overnight

Physical Requirements

• Be able to withstand typical office work that includes periods of sitting, standing, typing, etc. indoors while potentially performing job tasks in close proximity to other people.
• In addition to typical office work, must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 30 pounds frequently to move objects.
• Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, visual inspection, assembly of parts, or extensive reading.
• Ability to work in closed vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule to meet business needs and be at work on-site during specified or core hours.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, including prolonged sitting, use of hands and feet to operate vehicle controls, and maintaining visual awareness in varying traffic and weather conditions.
• Must be able to operate standard computer hardware.