This is a command rank police officer appointed by the Chief of Police. This position serves as the coordinator of the training function of the Department and effectively plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and/or otherwise supervises and manages departmental personnel, activities, and resources at the divisional level while performing in the training function.

• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the shift or section to which assigned.
• Patrols public roadways to promote traffic safety and enhance the quality of life throughout the community.
• Investigates crime and pursues leads to promote safety and enhance the quality of life throughout the community.
• Promotes a positive image in performing community-policing duties (community meetings, beat health issues, problem-solving resources, etc.).
• Provides a high level of supervision, training, and direction to assigned personnel, and is competent in meeting all facets of the essential duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer as defined in the Police Officer job description.
• Performs continual inspections of operational and administrative functions and activities to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides workable solutions.
• Coordinates activities with subordinates and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation and implementation of administrative orders, Town ordinances, policies, procedures, and laws.
• Develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities of subordinates to enhance their probability of success.
• Researches current police officer, law enforcement, and supervisory practices, techniques, and methods, and changing laws to develop lesson plans.
• Facilitates classroom and field training sessions, using carious instructional techniques like lectures, simulations, and role-playing, while ensuring a safe training environment.
• Adheres to personnel, departmental, and safety policies, procedures, and administrative orders.
• Conducts summary disciplinary investigations and provides coaching, counseling, and training as needed.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties which may be specific to section or specialized assignment.
• Coordinates all Department training and maintains training records and equipment.
• Responsible for personnel development through: o Individual training plans, o On-Boarding new hires
• Maintains employees' personnel files and TCOLE files.
• Manages the department's recruiting efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years as a sworn police officer.
• Internal candidates must meet all other requirements as defined by Aubrey Police Department policy.
• External candidates must have five (5) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience exclusive of field training with a minimum of two (2) years as a police sergeant.
• Must be eligible for certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE).

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Intermediate Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, and driving record must comply with City policy.

PREFERENCES

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a management or law enforcement related field preferred.
• Experience with obtaining/maintaining State or National Accreditation for a Police Department preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience with and commitment to Community Oriented Policing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.