Program Manager - School Based Law Enforcement

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is seeking candidates that are highly experienced in the field of school-based law enforcement (SBLE) and school safety and are interested in having a positive impact on the safety and security of Texas schools. This position will have the unique opportunity to oversee all the logistical and planning aspects of statewide SBLE training and education within the department and will ensure compliance with all contractual obligations. This position will supervise all the systematic, organizational and performance functions of planning and implementing SBLE trainings and educational programs as well as serving as programmatic liaison and contact with key contractors and stakeholders statewide. This position will also oversee and serve as the direct contact for numerous required internal, external, and state-level reports. This position allows for considerable latitude for independent judgment, initiative and action within the program.

Job Duties

• Support the implementation of Texas School Safety Center mission and vision.
• Supervise and support the SBLE program staff in their development and implementation of training and education programming.
• Oversee, support and provide guidance on SBLE programmatic implementation within statewide programs such as the Center’s annual School Safety Conference.
• Oversee, support and provide guidance on the planning, curriculum development and implementation of SBLE statewide trainings to include marketing, communication, recruitment plan, identifying and scheduling of presenters, materials and curriculum development, logistics, securing site location, assessments, ensuring participating groups report on projects/events implemented, etc.
• Research best practices in organizational training and education management and implementation, including digital platforms.
• Travel to remote locations to review and facilitate trainings.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise regarding the management and implementation of organizational training and education.
• Oversee, support and provide guidance on the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual program summary reports to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or TCOLE Master Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years working as a School-Based Law Enforcement peace officer in a K-12 Texas public school district
• Demonstrated experience in adult training methodologies and practices
• Two years of professional experience in successful team leadership (supervisory role) for a law enforcement agency
• Demonstrated experience in providing training to adult audiences
• Demonstrated membership in at least one statewide Texas law enforcement association/organization
• Demonstrated excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and usage of online training platforms and communication tools (Zoom, TEAMS, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and practice in team resolution or conflict management
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing a program
• Demonstrated experience in managing performance-based contracts and working with sub-contractors
• Demonstrated experience in logistics for hosting trainings
• Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum
• Demonstrated experience in understanding program design and delivery, program analyzation, organizational development and analyzation, and instructional design
• Demonstrated experience in creating promotional materials for virtual or in-person events
• TCOLE Instructor Certificate (will be required to obtain within one year of employment)

Additional Information to Applicants

• Occasional overnight travel – up to 25% of the time with summer months being the heaviest portion of travel. The applicant must be able to travel up to 8 weeks in the summer.
• Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00 as necessary, including up to 5% on weekends.
• This position is funded via legislative funding. Continued employment conditional on bi-annual legislative funding.
• This position is officed in San Marcos, Texas and not a full-time remote position.
• If selected for an interview, you will be required to give an 8 – 10 minute presentation on a topic related to school-based law enforcement or school safety as well as a computer skills activity.

Monthly Salary Range: $8,333 - $8,594

Learn More and Apply: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55255