Director - Public Safety Training

Collin College•Public Safety Training Center, MD

10d•$93,629 - $114,182•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the Public Safety Training Center and provide academic oversight to the Fire Science and Law Enforcement Education programs in conjunction with the dean of health sciences and emergency services and in accordance with college policy. Maintain standards and principles in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), applicable program accreditation, and local and state regulatory guidelines and standards. The position oversees daily operations and academic programs at the center, including program administration, evaluation, continuous improvement, curriculum planning, strategic and operational leadership, facility coordination, fiscal planning, regulatory compliance, student and program records, and systematic evaluation of learning and resources. The Director fosters teamwork among faculty, staff, students, college services, external agencies, and partners, and participates in professional development and college service. The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, five years of related experience in law enforcement or the fire service, two years of supervisory experience, and a current license or certification from TCOLE and/or TCFP. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal background check. Compensation is salary-based, with a hiring range of $93,629.00 to $114,181.50, determined based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Five years of related experience in law enforcement or the fire service.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Maintain a current license or certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and/or Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
Knowledge of Collin College’s mission, vision, and strategic goals; state requirements; SACSCOC and program accreditation requirements; evaluation processes; and clinical affiliation agreements.
Organizational, critical-thinking, time-management, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
Ability to maintain regulatory compliance, determine staff qualifications, develop and lead teams, network, manage a budget, and develop effective working relationships.
Candidates are subject to a criminal background check because the position is security sensitive.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the Public Safety Training Center and its academic programs, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and program effectiveness.
Coordinate curriculum planning and development with faculty.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for public safety programs and contribute to institutional initiatives and cross-departmental collaboration advancing student success, workforce alignment, and the college’s mission.
Participate with the academic/workforce dean and others in strategic and academic-cycle planning at college, division, program, advisory committee, and course levels.
Develop and maintain experiential affiliation agreements, tactical-training partnerships, and experiential partnerships that augment the academic program.
Coordinate with facilities staff to maintain the center’s buildings and surroundings.
Participate with the academic/workforce dean in fiscal planning and management of the center and its resources to support efficient program operations and course delivery.
Maintain regulatory compliance, implement college policy and division and program procedures, comply with applicable THECB, regulatory, and educational accreditation standards, and produce accreditation self-study documents and reports.
Work with program coordinators to maintain accurate and complete program and student records, including records related to curriculum, resources, evaluation, courses, student admission and advisement, progression, graduation, certification, licensing, and accreditation.
Participate with the academic/workforce dean in systematic evaluation of the division, programs, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes.
Foster positive human relations and teamwork among faculty, staff, students, college services, external agencies, and partners.
Attend and participate in professional development activities and provide service to the college, including participation in graduation ceremonies.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.