Police Officer - Training Coordinator

City of Santa Fe Springs; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take Home Car Program

Retention pay

Certification Pay (Intermediate 1500 /

Certification Pay (Advanced 2100 /

Certification Pay (Master 2700)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

HSA contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Disability benefits

Life insurance

TMRS pension

457 Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The Aubrey Police Department seeks a command rank Police Officer who will coordinate the training function, plan and supervise departmental personnel, activities, and resources at the divisional level.

Responsibilities include coordinating department training, maintaining records and equipment, developing training plans, onboarding new hires, and supporting community policing initiatives while upholding safety and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years as a sworn police officer.
• External candidates must have five (5) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience with at least two (2) years as a police sergeant.
• Must be eligible for certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Department training and maintain training records and equipment.
• Provide a high level of supervision, training, and direction to assigned personnel.
• Develop individual training plans and onboarding new hires.
• Manage the department’s recruiting efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training Coordination

Staff Supervision

Policy Compliance

Community Policing

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

Associate Degree in management or law enforcement (preferred)

Job description

DescriptionThis is a command rank police officer appointed by the Chief of Police. This position serves as the coordinator of the training function of the Department and effectively plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and/or otherwise supervises and manages departmental personnel, activities, and resources at the divisional level while performing in the training function.

Examples of Duties

• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the shift or section to which assigned.
• Patrols public roadways to promote traffic safety and enhance the quality of life throughout the community.
• Investigates crime and pursues leads to promote safety and enhance the quality of life throughout the community.
• Promotes a positive image in performing community-policing duties (community meetings, beat health issues, problem-solving resources, etc.).
• Provides a high level of supervision, training, and direction to assigned personnel, and is competent in meeting all facets of the essential duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer as defined in the Police Officer job description.
• Performs continual inspections of operational and administrative functions and activities to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides workable solutions.
• Coordinates activities with subordinates and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation and implementation of administrative orders, Town ordinances, policies, procedures, and laws.
• Develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities of subordinates to enhance their probability of success.
• Researches current police officer, law enforcement, and supervisory practices, techniques, and methods, and changing laws to develop lesson plans.
• Facilitates classroom and field training sessions, using carious instructional techniques like lectures, simulations, and role-playing, while ensuring a safe training environment.
• Adheres to personnel, departmental, and safety policies, procedures, and administrative orders.
• Conducts summary disciplinary investigations and provides coaching, counseling, and training as needed.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties which may be specific to section or specialized assignment.
• Coordinates all Department training and maintains training records and equipment.
• Responsible for personnel development through:
• Individual training plans,
• On-Boarding new hires
• Maintains employees' personnel files and TCOLE files.
• Manages the department’s recruiting efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years as a sworn police officer.
• Internal candidates must meet all other requirements as defined by Aubrey Police Department policy.
• External candidates must have five (5) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience exclusive of field training with a minimum of two (2) years as a police sergeant.
• Must be eligible for certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE).

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Intermediate Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, and driving record must comply with City policy.

Preferences

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a management or law enforcement related field preferred.
• Experience with obtaining/maintaining State or National Accreditation for a Police Department preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience with and commitment to Community Oriented Policing.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

We Offer a Complete Benefits Package

• Take Home Car Program
• $2,600 retention pay
• Certification Pay (Intermediate $1,500 / Advanced $2,100 / Master $2,700)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (100% of basic employee-only coverage paid for by the City)
• City-provided HSA contribution (if enrolled in the HDHP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• City-provided disability benefits
• City-provided life insurance
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) pension (8% with a 2:1 city match)
• Mission Square 457 Plan with pre-tax
• 88 hours paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Longevity Pay

The City of Aubrey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Know your rights.