Job Description
CONCHO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE NOTICE OF JOB OPENING Criminal Justice Instructor-Training Specialist CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTRUCTOR-TRAINING SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a Valid Driver’s License Must be a certified Texas Peace Officer with TCOLE Instructor Credentials Bachelor's Degree from four-year accredited college with major coursework in Criminal Justice or Public Administration and minimum of five years’ experience as a Texas Peace Officer OR Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be able to pass background check Instruct and coordinate all basic, specialized, and advanced in-service training courses for telecommunicators, jailers, and law enforcement officers for the Concho Valley Regional Law Enforcement Academy, according to guidelines prescribed by TCOLE. Coordinate all training activities for the 14-county coverage area. Develop, administer, and ensure compliance of rules and guidelines of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). STATUS AND PAY: Full-Time Position Annually: $67,000 to $74,000 – pay dependent on experience This is a unique opportunity to transition from operational policing into a leadership role that shapes the next generation of officers, while maintaining a strong connection to the profession. The position combines student instruction, mentorship, and program coordination within a structured, well-supported Academy environment. Why This Role Stands Out No shift work, call-outs, or patrol demands Opportunity to mentor and develop current and future officers Established curriculum aligned with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards. Opportunity to build and improve curriculum. Ability to build and lead a team of contract adjunct instructors Meaningful, legacy-driven work in your local law enforcement community Schedule Flexible self-scheduling of your calendar in advance, to accommodate day-time in-service, and evening BPOC. Day time in-service Evening instruction (approx. 6:30–10:30 PM M-Th) Occasional Saturdays Ability to coordinate and schedule a team of contracted Adjunct Instructors Instruction & Training Deliver assigned portions of the Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC), Basic County Corrections Course (BCCC), and Basic Telecommunicator Course. Hold requested in-service trainings for certification of existing local law enforcement. Facilitate engaging, scenario-based learning Evaluate cadet performance (academic and skills) Program Coordination Coordinate academy schedule and course delivery Ensure compliance with all TCOLE curriculum and hour requirements Maintain training records and documentation for audit readiness Instructor Leadership Recruit, support, and coordinate contract adjunct instructors Provide guidance and consistency across instructional blocks Cadet Development Mentor cadets and reinforce professionalism and ethical standards Support student success and remediation when needed Ideal Candidate Profile Passionate about training and developing officers Seeking a career transition or next step in leadership Organized and comfortable managing structured programs Interested in leaving a lasting impact on the profession