Agency Instructor I - Crime Scene Investigation

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - Crime Scene Investigation

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Institute for Law Enforcement & Protective Services Excellence

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Agency Instructor I

5 positions to be filled

Temporary/Casual Position

Bryan, Texas

$50.00 per hour

The Agency Instructor I will be responsible for training various courses within the Law Enforcement Extension (LEX) Program. The Agency Instructor I will be responsible for utilizing their knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The Agency Instructor I will perform classroom and field instruction and/or provide technical assistance in a variety of criminal justice areas. The Agency Instructor I will use a variety of media to present course material and modify the course curriculum, when necessary, to meet learner needs. This Agency Instructor I will be responsible for maintaining skills and knowledge base adequate to meet current and future instructional requirements. This position will be required to supervise and evaluate student performance as well as competently discuss procedures and regulations and apply all safety measures. This position reports to the Training Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Four years of experience in crime scene investigation

• Two years of experience training adults

Required License/Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Seven years of experience in crime scene investigation

• Five years of experience training adults

• TCOLE Instructor Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

• Ability to regularly use a computer/keyboard

• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours a day (standing)

• Physical conditioning consistent with occasional set up of classrooms, movement of training equipment, and instructional materials up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines for extended periods of time

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced working knowledge in criminal justice and/or crime scene investigation

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and course curriculum

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients and staff

• Knowledge of basic office software and instructional programs

• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups

• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods

• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies

• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone

• Standard Microsoft Office Software: PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel

Notifications:

• This position is security-sensitive.

• This position requires up to 50% travel.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines and requires Texas residency.

• This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Training Delivery - 85%:

• Delivers course instruction and provides technical assistance for the Texas Forensic Science Academy

• Ensures the course is effectively and efficiently presented in accordance with TEEX curriculum and customer contracts

• Develops customized lesson plans, outlines, training aids, manuals, and scenarios for practical application

• Conducts quality control of scenarios, exercises, and custom course developments

• Arrives before the course is scheduled to ensure the classrooms and training areas are prepared for the delivery and are set up in a safe manner

• Ensures all training is conducted in accordance with established safety guidelines

• Ensures all participants have achieved the terminal objectives of the course

• Ensures training materials, training aids, and classrooms are secured upon completion of the course

• Maintains subject matter expertise on topics of instruction

Training Documentation - 10%:

• Collects forms at the start of class and ensures students sign the attendance roster

• Maintains appropriate student activity documentation

• Ensures course evaluations are collected and returned as instructed by program training coordinator

• Completes all required course documents in a timely manner and participates in course debrief with the instructional team, as applicable, to determine delivery areas of improvement

Fiscal Responsibility - 5%:

• Makes sound fiscal decisions in the planning and execution of course deliveries 

• Completes required administrative work to include student records, travel submissions, and time/effort paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with Division, Agency, and Program requirements

Other Duties:

• Completes periodic mandatory TEEX training and professional development training as assigned

• Interacts professionally and wears appropriate professional attire representing the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in a positive manner

• Performs additional work duties as assigned

• Maintains and safeguards assigned Divisional equipment and property

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.