Coordinator, Public Safety Training Center

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Public Safety Training Center supports the daily operations of the Public Safety Training Center and related public safety education and training programs. The position provides program and operational support while ensuring alignment with Tarrant County College policies, Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements, and applicable professional standards. It also supports academic programs, institutional and community partnerships, and program effectiveness, and requires specialized knowledge of public safety training operations and fire service education. The Coordinator administers and supports complex public safety training programs; maintains compliance documentation and records; oversees instructional operations for a large, varied instructor cadre; and provides operational oversight of training spaces, facilities, equipment, safety requirements, and resources. The role manages assets such as emergency response apparatus, personal protective equipment, technical rescue equipment, and training props. It also builds relationships with public safety and community partners, supports students and department leadership, and assists with program planning, compliance reviews, operational assessments, and continuous improvement. The position works under the supervision of the assigned department leader. It is a regular, full-time position located at the Northwest Campus and is not eligible for remote work. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting pay is $70,400, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours and six years of work experience related to the essential performance requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Knowledge of public safety training operations, fire service education, regulatory compliance requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, including active-listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computer applications and enterprise systems, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.
Ability to manage, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks, projects, programs, and operational responsibilities with accuracy, timeliness, attention to detail, and organization.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, public safety personnel, and external stakeholders.
Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, regulations, certification requirements, and professional standards, and monitor work for compliance.
Ability to identify routine operational and compliance issues, analyze information, assist in developing and implementing solutions, and escalate complex issues through established procedures.
Ability to coordinate work and maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance, training, facilities, equipment, instructors, and program operations.
Ability to adapt to changing operational, regulatory, instructional, and facility requirements.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact, and maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Three years of work experience in a higher education environment.
At least one year of work experience in fire service education, public safety training, regulatory compliance, and/or fire service program administration.
At least one year of work experience with TCFP certification, training, and regulatory compliance requirements.
At least one year of work experience supporting or administering public safety training programs, including instructor operations, facilities, equipment, and external agency partnerships.
At least one year of work experience with fire service apparatus, PPE, technical rescue equipment, training props, and/or other public safety training resources.

Responsibilities

Administer and support complex public safety training programs in compliance with TCC policies and procedures, TCFP standards, certification requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable industry regulations.
Maintain knowledge of TCFP rules, processes, certification requirements, and compliance standards applicable to fire service education and training.
Monitor and maintain records and documentation demonstrating regulatory, accreditation, and institutional compliance.
Oversee instructional operations for a large and varied instructor cadre, including scheduling, course assignments, availability, credentials, required training, instructional resources, course development, and student enrollment.
Provide operational oversight of training spaces, facility maintenance needs, equipment readiness, safety requirements, resource allocation, and instructional program needs.
Manage assets including emergency response apparatus, PPE, technical rescue equipment, training props, and other Public Safety Training Center resources.
Identify operational, instructional, equipment, and facility needs and support implementation of solutions.
Maintain professional relationships with regional fire departments, emergency service organizations, government and regulatory agencies, training and industry partners, and other public safety stakeholders.
Provide informal support to Rookie Day Class students regarding fire service knowledge, skills and abilities, professional expectations, equipment, and other requirements.
Assist department leadership with program planning, operational assessments, compliance reviews, continuous improvement, and efforts to maintain and enhance program quality and effectiveness.
Represent the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned.
Attend work regularly and punctually, complete required TCC training and professional development, and support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Perform other related tasks as required.