Police Academy Instructor

The University of Texas System; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System Administration in Austin seeks a Training Instructor for cadets in law enforcement. The role delivers comprehensive training across legal, technical, physical and ethical facets, including lectures and hands-on exercises.

The successful candidate will plan curricula, stay current with state and federal standards, and coordinate with academy staff and other agencies. A law enforcement background and teaching experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of full-time, continuous service as a commissioned peace officer. Recognized and relevant professional certifications or credentials, combined with relevant experience, may satisfy formal degree requirements or substitute for college hours, when appropriate.
• Active TCOLE Peace Officer License.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Certificate.
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor Proficiency Certificate, or equivalent.
• Prior instructor experience in a law enforcement setting.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license not subject to suspension and must be eligible to drive without limitation a motor vehicle owned or leased by The University of Texas System.

Responsibilities

• Manages UT System Police firearms qualifications process and compliance.
• Plans, develops, and implements training programs; revises curriculum and lesson plans to ensure they remain current, accurate, and compliant.
• Conducts classroom and field sessions on topics such as criminal law, investigation procedures, self-defense, firearms, emergency vehicle operations and first aid.
• Evaluates recruits through written exams, role-play, physical fitness tests, and practical exercises.
• Teaches proper use of law enforcement tools, weapons, and safety protocols.
• Provides feedback, coaching and professional ethics instruction; monitor discipline and enforce academy rules.
• Document and report progress and any issues to academy administration.
• Ensure training meets state and federal standards for safety procedures.
• Monitors new and amended legislation and TCOLE regulatory changes affecting law enforcement training
• Attend professional development programs to maintain certifications and teaching competencies
• Coordinates with academy staff, other instructors, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Performs all peace officer duties as required.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Instruction & mentoring

Communication skills

Judgment under pressure

Professional relationships

Emergency response knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Equipment safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Active TCOLE Peace Officer License

TCOLE Intermediate Certificate

TCOLE Firearms Instructor Proficiency

Instructor experience in law enforcement

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

Job description

Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40 hours weekly

Hiring Department

Police

Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.

About Us

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.

The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for delivering comprehensive training to cadets, covering legal, technical, physical and ethical aspects of law enforcement. Provides high-quality instruction including delivering lectures and conducting training exercises.

Essential Functions

• Manages UT System Police firearms qualifications process and compliance.
• Plans, develops, and implements training programs; revises curriculum and lesson plans to ensure they remain current, accurate, and compliant.
• Conducts classroom and field sessions on topics such as criminal law, investigation procedures, self-defense, firearms, emergency vehicle operations and first aid.
• Evaluates recruits through written exams, role-play, physical fitness tests, and practical exercises.
• Teaches proper use of law enforcement tools, weapons, and safety protocols.
• Provides feedback, coaching and professional ethics instruction; monitor discipline and enforce academy rules.
• Document and report progress and any issues to academy administration.
• Ensure training meets state and federal standards for safety procedures.
• Monitors new and amended legislation and TCOLE regulatory changes affecting law enforcement training
• Attend professional development programs to maintain certifications and teaching competencies
• Coordinates with academy staff, other instructors, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Performs all peace officer duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and University policies.
• Ability to instruct and mentor effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under stress.
• Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships with a diverse university community.
• Knowledge of emergency response, first aid, and CPR procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite and Canvas learning management system, for developing instructional presentations, and managing course content
• Must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures for all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of full-time, continuous service as a commissioned peace officer. Recognized and relevant professional certifications or credentials, combined with relevant experience, may satisfy formal degree requirements or substitute for college hours, when appropriate.
• Active TCOLE Peace Officer License.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Certificate.
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor Proficiency Certificate, or equivalent.
• Prior instructor experience in a law enforcement setting.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license not subject to suspension and must be eligible to drive without limitation a motor vehicle owned or leased by The University of Texas System.

Preferred Qualifications

• TCOLE Advanced Certificate or higher
• TCOLE Instructor Certificate in other fields including EVOC, TASER, OC, ASP, etc.
• Master’s degree

Working Conditions

• Driving of UT owned vehicle required
• Driving is required and an essential part of the position
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and/or mechanical hazards
• Work involves a degree of danger typically associated with security and/or law enforcement
• Designated essential personnel; may work off-site for critical operations
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving objects
• Uses standard office equipment
• 25% Travel
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours
• Hybrid work environment (remote & office)
• Requires non-traditional work hours such as nights, weekends and holidays
• Moving and transporting items

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [e-mail] .