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 Safety
**This posting is regulated by the DPS Commissioned Retire/Rehire Program and Texas Government Code 659 and 812 **
PLEASE 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=en
**NOTE: **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 Unit’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: **
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 program’s policies and procedures.
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Assist in conducting research on emerging technology, practices, and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Identify long-range training goals and recommend programs to achieve said goals to enhance the training capabilities of the EVOC Unit to meet the Department’s needs.
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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.
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May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others, and occasionally perform the duties as a team lead supervising other instructors or personnel.
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Administers first aid in emergency situations, and contacts friends or relatives of deceased or injured individuals as needed.
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Answers inquiries pertaining to legal, policy, or procedural information.
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Plans and participates in safety programs.
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Performs routine maintenance and servicing of assigned fleet vehicles, prepares activity, auto, mileage, repair, and gasoline consumption reports.
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Trains consistently with issued weapons and equipment and maintains all equipment in proper condition.
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Maintains proficiency in use of force tactics and uses appropriate force to avoid injury to self and others; trains consistently.
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Assists in administrative duties to maintain and ensure efficiency and quality.
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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.
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Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
**GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: **
Education – 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 – 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 – 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 Department’s standard physical readiness test (PRT) at 70% or above.
Regulatory knowledge – 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 **– 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.
**Technology **– Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.
**Interpersonal Skills **– Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
**Research and Comprehension **– Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety – Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
**Schedule and Travel **– Availability for after-hours, weekends, holidays, overnight, and emergency work is required. Travel (in city and statewide) is required.
**PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: **
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Environment: Classroom, Office/Indoors and/or Outdoors and/or Vehicle;
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, run, sit, bend, reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, lie down;
• Ability to consistently climb in and out of training vehicles on a routine daily basis;
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of up to fifty (50) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: Daily (up to 90%).
**State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: ** https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
**A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title ****may receive **an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.