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This position is only for honorably retired commissioned officers who have retired from the Employees Retirement System of Texas and whose last position was as a commissioned officer with the Department of Public SafetyThis posting is regulated by the DPS Commissioned Retire/Rehire Program and Texas Government Code 659 and 812PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enNOTE: Conviction of state or federal misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence disqualifies you for this position. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly advanced training and development work. Serves as an Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) Driving Instructor, planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the EVOC training program. The Unitand#8217;s responsibilities include instructing these topics for the development of Recruits as well as continuing education for Department commissioned officers and civilian staff, Federal Officers/Agents, and Military personnel. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_LawEnforcement.pdf Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Oversee the development of teaching methods and lesson plans, training aids, text materials involving Emergency Vehicle Driver training for all DPS and partner agency students.2.Provide instruction and training in areas such as: Basic Patrol Driving, High Profile Vehicle (HPV), Emergency Response, Pursuit Driving, Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), Decision, Stress Pursuit, and all other training DPS EVOC provides.3.Monitor the progress of students, document their results, and/or recommend remedial and corrective action. Create and conduct specialized remedial training to address driving deficiencies identified to a group, and/or specific individual.4. Serve as a professional resource for the Division regarding the EVOC training program. Compiles and evaluates data and statistics to prepare reports and develop best practices for programand#8217;s policies and procedures.5.Assist in conducting research on emerging technology, practices, and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.6.Design and develop methods for assessing and evaluating training and Emergency Driver Training related product performance and effectiveness. Evaluate data and statistics to prepare budgets for training and educational programs and manage vendor contracts for Emergency Driver Training related products.7.Coordinate the design, development, instruction, and evaluation of Emergency Driver Training related topics for Recruits, advanced Emergency Driver Training related topics and training in a classroom, and/or driving track environment.8. Participate in committees made up of representatives of the Training Operations Division and other Department representatives overseeing and monitoring training and academic learning objectives, standards, and requirements.9. Identify long-range training goals and recommend programs to achieve said goals to enhance the training capabilities of the EVOC Unit to meet the Departmentand#8217;s needs.10.Perform driving track and pad maintenance and improvement. Have the physical ability to consistently climb in and out of training vehicles on a routine daily basis.11.May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others, and occasionally perform the duties as a team lead supervising other instructors or personnel.12.Administers first aid in emergency situations, and contacts friends or relatives of deceased or injured individuals as needed.13.Answers inquiries pertaining to legal, policy, or procedural information.14.Plans and participates in safety programs.15.Performs routine maintenance and servicing of assigned fleet vehicles, prepares activity, auto, mileage, repair, and gasoline consumption reports.16.Trains consistently with issued weapons and equipment and maintains all equipment in proper condition.17.Maintains proficiency in use of force tactics and uses appropriate force to avoid injury to self and others; trains consistently.18.Assists in administrative duties to maintain and ensure efficiency and quality.19.Respond to emergency situations, including but not limited to providing traffic direction, patrol security, shelter security, rescue, and humanitarian aid to local communities during natural disasters.20.Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.21.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education and#8211; High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from the Department of Public Safety Training Academy. Satisfactory service after graduation from the Training Academy. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, corrections, criminology, police science, or a related field is generally preferred.Experience and#8211; Must be a retired commissioned officer who has retired from the Employees Retirement System of Texas and whose last position was as a commissioned officer within the department and attained the rank of Trooper or higher.Licensure and/or Certification and#8211; Must have or obtain within one (1) year: Basic Instructor Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and the Texas DPS Driving Instructor School (DIS). Must pass DPS Driving Instructor proficiency tests with a 90% score. Must successfully pass and maintain Departmentand#8217;s standard physical readiness test (PRT) at 70% or above.Regulatory knowledge and#8211; Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Law Enforcement Knowledge - Knowledge of police methods, traffic and criminal laws and regulations, Departmental policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, and court systems and procedures. Ability to use and care for weapons, firearms, radar and radio equipment, and breath test instruments; to use appropriate physical and defensive tactics; to administer first aid; to operate law enforcement vehicles; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to others.Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills and#8211; Knowledge of management/supervisory methods and principles, performance/productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Ability to provide clear direction to others, promote teamwork and motivate others to accomplish goals.
