Master, Critical Response Training Center

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a leader to command the Critical Response Training Center within the Community Lifeline Public Safety Training Facility. The role includes directing operations, driving safety culture, coordinating cross‑agency exercises, and ensuring compliance with state standards for law enforcement, fire, and EMS.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least six years in law enforcement or tactical training, and valid instructor credentials;

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, emergency management, or tactical training operations.
• Valid instructor certification in relevant discipline (e.g., POST instructor, EVD instructor, or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification; if not currently certified, must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily operations of the Critical Response Training Center and simulation environments.
• Plan scheduling and staffing to ensure safety and coverage for training activities.
• Inspect equipment, tracks, and vehicles for safety and maintenance; coordinate repairs.
• Develop and enforce safety and risk management protocols for high-risk driver training.
• Ensure training programs meet certification and regulatory standards and maintain training records.
• Supervise instructors and staff; provide coaching and professional development.
• Coordinate with public safety agencies for joint exercises and partnerships.
• Oversee budget, procurement, and maintenance costs for training equipment and facilities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Public safety training

Situational awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

If you have ever wanted the opportunity to help build something from the beginning, this could be that moment. We are looking for a leader who sees the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help shape a first-in-class law enforcement and public safety training facility and is excited about the work itself: leading operations, creating a strong culture of safety, supporting high-quality training, and building partnerships across public safety agencies. If that opportunity speaks to you, we do not want you to self-select out based on assumptions about compensation. We are interested in learning what you bring to the role and understanding your compensation requirements as part of the conversation.

General Function:

To provide leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Critical Response Training Center within the Community Lifeline Public Safety Training Facility.

The Master is responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective operation of scenario-based training environments including 2 driving tracks that offer a reality-based training behind the wheel.

This position ensures that all critical response, emergency vehicle operations, tactical, and cross-agency exercises are conducted in compliance with state certification standards for Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS; safety regulations; and national best practices in public safety training.

Directs and Oversees Training Center Operations

• Supervises, organizes, coordinates, and oversees daily operations of the Critical Response Training Center and associated simulation environments.
• Plans and schedules for facility usage, ensuring appropriate instructor staffing and safety coverage.
• Inspects training structures, driving tracks, simulation equipment, and vehicles for safety and maintenance needs; coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Directs the secure control and proper use of training equipment, vehicles, props, and simulation assets.

Establishes and Enforces Safety & Risk Management Protocols

• Develops and implements comprehensive safety practices and operational procedures for high-risk driver training exercises.
• Conducts risk assessments for vehicle operations and multi-agency exercises.
• Ensures compliance with required driver training standards, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and applicable state and local laws.
• Investigate and documents training-related incidents and implements corrective action measures.

Training Program Oversight & Compliance

• Oversees development and implementation of critical response training, emergency vehicle operations, tactical operations, and multi-agency exercises.
• Ensures all training meets applicable certification and regulatory standards.
• Maintains accurate training records for audits, certifications, and accreditation reviews.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to ensure lesson plans align with facility capabilities and safety protocols.

Driving Track & Vehicle Operations Management

• Oversees operations of specialized driving tracks.
• Ensures emergency vehicle training complies with state standards or equivalent programs.
• Coordinates inspection, maintenance, and safety evaluation of training vehicles and equipment.

Instructor & Staff Supervision

• Supervises instructors and support personnel.
• Provides coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
• Verifies required certifications and qualifications of all instructional personnel.

Cross-Agency Collaboration & Liaison

• Coordinates with local, state, and federal public safety agencies regarding facility use, joint exercises, and regional preparedness initiatives.
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary training exercises to enhance coordinated emergency response.
• Maintains professional partnerships with public safety organizations and training associations.

Administrative & Fiscal Management

• Participates in development and management of the Critical Response Training Center budget.
• Prepares operational reports, usage metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Oversees procurement and maintenance costs of training equipment, simulation materials, and vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, emergency management, or tactical training operations.
• Valid instructor certification in relevant discipline (e.g., POST instructor, EVD instructor, or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification; if not currently certified, must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing training facilities.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency training exercises.
• Advanced driving instructor certifications.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a higher education or regional public safety training center environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation.
• Maintain required instructor certifications.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of emergency vehicle operations and tactical response principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing public safety training.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to perform under high-risk and high-pressure conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration across diverse public safety disciplines.
• Growth mindset.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a combination of office, classroom, vehicle, indoor training facility, driving track, and outdoor training environments.
• Regularly works in and around active public safety training activities, including scenario-based exercises, emergency vehicle operations, tactical training, and multi-agency exercises.
• May be exposed to moving vehicles, loud noise, emergency response equipment, simulated emergency conditions, dust, fumes, inclement weather, temperature extremes, uneven terrain, and other conditions associated with public safety training operations.
• Requires frequent movement throughout indoor and outdoor training areas, including the ability to navigate training environments, driving tracks, and uneven surfaces.
• Requires the ability to safely enter and exit vehicles, inspect facilities and equipment, and observe active training activities.
• Requires a high degree of situational awareness and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to potential safety concerns within active training environments.
• May be required to operate or ride in vehicles and utilize personal protective equipment or other safety equipment appropriate to assigned responsibilities and training activities.
• Work schedules may vary based on operational and training needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and hours outside of the traditional work schedule.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, professional development, agency partnerships, and other operational responsibilities.