Training Specialist - Medical | Part-Time

Harris County; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Part-Time Training Specialist – Medical & Tactical Medicine to serve as the agency SME for emergency medical and tactical medical training initiatives. You will bridge tactical operations, scene safety, and pre-hospital response, while developing curricula and delivering instruction.

The role supports the Operations Support Bureau, with incident response planning and safety program integration. Ten years as a Texas peace officer and a DSHS Paramedic are required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of active, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer.
• Ten years of active, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic.
• Paramedic Certification in good standing (Texas DSHS).
• TCOLE Instructor Certificate (or ability to obtain within timeframe).
• DSHS Instructor Certificate (or ability to obtain within timeframe).
• Valid Texas Driver License and ability to obtain agency clearances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as agency SME for emergency medical care and TECC/TCCC.
• Develop, review, and author curricula, lesson plans, scenarios and media.
• Lead and co-instruct classroom, scenarios, hybrid, and field training.
• Manage training equipment, manikins, materials, and field exercises.

Skills

TECC/TCCC

Curriculum development

Instructional delivery

Public speaking

EMS protocols

Leadership

Education

Texas Paramedic Certification

TCOLE Instructor Certificate

DSHS Instructor Certificate

Driver License

Job description

Position Overview

The Part-Time Training Specialist – Medical & Tactical Medicine serves as the agency’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for assessing, developing, and executing comprehensive emergency medical and tactical medical training initiatives. This position supports law enforcement and emergency response personnel across the agency and Harris County by bridging the gap between tactical law enforcement operations, scene safety, and pre-hospital emergency medical response. In addition to curriculum development and instructional delivery, the specialist provides direct support to the Operations Support Bureau with incident response operations, safety officer programs, and countywide emergency response planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Medical Subject Matter Expertise & Program Development

• Serve as the agency SME regarding emergency medical care, law enforcement medical response, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC/TCCC), medical protocols, and first-aid standards.
• Continuously evaluate agency-wide emergency medical training needs and establish standardized, progressive training benchmarks.
• Review, update, and author curriculum, lesson plans, scenarios, and instructional media for both internal department personnel and external allied agency deliveries

Instruction & Practical Field Delivery

• Lead, coordinate, and co-instruct classroom, scenario-based, hybrid, and dynamic field training exercises focused on tactical medicine, mass casualty incidents (MCI), active threat medical integration, and emergency first aid.
• Supervise practical skills stations, dynamic force‑on‑force medical drills, and tactical simulations to evaluate responder competency under stress.
• Assist in maintaining and managing training equipment, simulation manikins, medical training consumables, and associated props in a state of operational readines.

Operations Support Bureau & Field Support

• Support the Operations Support Bureau with multi-agency incident response planning, special event safety, and hazardous incident preparation across Harris County.
• Participate in and support the Agency Safety Officer program, ensuring health, safety, and risk mitigation standards are integrated into tactical operations and agency deployments.
• Respond to critical incidents or operational details when requested by agency leadership to serve in a safety officer, medical advisor, or operational support capacity.

Interagency Collaboration & Outreach

• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with regional law enforcement, fire/EMS agencies, healthcare coalitions, and emergency management partners throughout Harris County.
• Support the HCSO BPOC academy sessions and outreach initiatives addressing tactical safety and emergency medical topics.
• Perform ad hoc tasks, incident reviews, and special projects as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Paramedic Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in good standing.
• Active Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) in good standing.
• Valid Texas Driver License
• TCOLE Instructor Certificate (or ability to obtain within an agency‑specified timeframe).
• DSHS Instructor Certificate (or ability to obtain within an agency‑specified timeframe)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of emergency medical care, tactical medicine principles, trauma response, active threat unified command, and law enforcement incident operations.
• Strong instructional delivery, adult education, and public speaking skills with the ability to instruct diverse groups of responders.
• Proficiency in educational curriculum development, lesson plan writing, and multimedia presentation design.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and problem‑solving skills under fast‑paced or ambiguous conditions.

Additional Position Requirements

• All applicants selected to advance will be required to complete the TCOLE Personal History Statement and Background Investigation Authorization forms before moving forward in the interviewing process.
• Candidates who possess a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License or higher will be subject to additional position requirements.

NOTICE

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented experience as a licensed Texas peace officer.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of active, documented field experience as a certified Texas DSHS Paramedic.
• Proficient in technology, computer-based systems, and learning management systems.
• Previously trained in NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800; Must be able to obtain IS-300 and IS-400 within one year if not already possessed.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as a Basic Peace Officer and TCOLE Instructor
• Paramedic License with Texas Department of State Health Services
• Prior instructional experience in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Tactical •Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), or equivalent operational medicine programs is strongly preferred.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Regular Part-time
• Monday - Friday | 24 Hours per week
  • May include nights, weekends, and holidays

Salary

• $28.16 Hourly

Work location

• 2318 Atascocita, Humble, TX 77396

Other Position Details

• Upon department approval, the Training Specialist position may include the role of a peace officer if the individual holds a valid TCOLE license.

Employment Contingent upon Background Check

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Closing Note

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.