Instructor for Police and Security

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor for Police and Security teaches law enforcement, in-service, and basic peace officer courses and coordinates training across Texas Health Resources. The role supports the development of curricula, instructional materials, presentations, and continuing education, while monitoring and improving training delivery methods. It assesses staff learning needs and competencies, helps address gaps, and works with supervisors and leaders to plan and track onboarding and training with a focus on risk management. The instructor also evaluates training outcomes, identifies training technologies and systems, and promotes innovation and evidence-based training strategies. The position is based at Texas Health Resources, 612 E. Lamar Blvd, Arlington, Texas, with travel throughout the DFW Metroplex to conduct training. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday on day shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Five years of relevant security, law enforcement, or military experience with a bachelor's degree, or nine years without a bachelor's degree.
Two years of staff development, training, and/or teaching experience.
Valid driver's license upon hire.
Other Instructor Certification required within 120 days.
Taser Instructor Certification required within 12 months.
Firearms Instructor Certification required within 12 months.
Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention training required within 12 months.
Texas Private Security Bureau Registration Level III Classroom required within six months.
Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills; strong project management and organizational skills; initiative; flexibility; and the ability to work independently under tight timelines and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to adjust work direction and priorities, plan and follow through, manage outcomes through others, exercise judgment and discretion, give presentations, gain cooperation in sensitive situations, deal with ambiguity, think strategically, build consensus, research and analyze data, develop workable risk-related solutions, maintain confidentiality, and operate standard office equipment and software.
Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, relevant standards and requirements, including state and federal criminal and civil codes, IAHSS, TJC, CMS/Medicare, OSHA, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and the Department of Public Safety.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with leaders, clinical and administrative staff, and hospital staff; remain patient, member, and customer focused; and organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, criminal justice, risk management, law enforcement, or a closely related field; four years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree.
Peace Officer Certification upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach law enforcement, in-service, and basic peace officer courses.
Coordinate in-service training and continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve delivery methods.
Assist in developing course curricula and instructional materials.
Secure appropriate textbooks and other instructional resources.
Promote the development and scheduling of continuing education courses.
Develop presentations, facilitate meetings, and coordinate train-the-trainer programs.
Prepare clear, intuitive visual and narrative training materials and coordinate with other training personnel and resources as needed.
Assess learning needs of specified teams and staff, identify competency gaps, and assist in defining goals and interventions to address them.
Evaluate knowledge, skills, and competency for completion of the orientation process and determine the ability to manage training without oversight.
Work with staff supervisors to address issues or concerns.
Help maintain a program for identifying and documenting training needs; partner with leaders to prioritize training implementations and advise on training-delivery options.
Assist with identifying, evaluating, and assessing training technology and systems.
Develop role-based learning strategies and tools.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and maintain a system for tracking and monitoring department onboarding and training plans, with a focus on risk management.
Develop methodologies to measure and evaluate training outcomes.
Stay informed about emerging trends and promote innovation in training methodologies.
Act as a change agent in identifying, developing, planning, implementing, and measuring training strategies.
Disseminate findings and results of training initiatives using evidence-based methodologies.
Travel throughout the DFW Metroplex to conduct training.