Salary : $76,530.00 - $129,430.00 Annually
Location : Austin
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: RLE_01
Division: Regional Law Enforcement Academy
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 12/4/2026 5:00 PM Central
Position Reporting To: Executive Director
State Job Description: Director I
State Pay Group: B26
Telecommuting Eligibility: N/A
Cell Phone Stipend: Eligible
General DescriptionPerforms advanced (senior-level) managerial duties involving the administrative, compliance, and training activities of the regional academy. Determines all training schedules and curriculum in compliance with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements. Work involves establishing academy policies and procedures, managing contract and operating budget, and overseeing daily training activities. Works with law enforcement agencies to determine trends and training topics. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential FunctionsEssential duties and functions include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manages all aspects of law enforcement training including course development, selection of instructors, required reporting, and all aspects of compliance with TCOLE as well as relevant regulations, statutes, and policies.
- Manages administrative functions of the academy, one of five program divisions of CAPCOG, including personnel, budgeting, reporting, monitoring, contracts, and procurement.
- Develops and implements plan for coordination and cooperation among all law enforcement and training agencies and conducts outreach and assessments to identify short and long-range issues and training needs.
- Oversees development and implementation of new courses related to public safety, law enforcement, and criminal justice fields.
- Reviews reports, studies, trends, and best practices to assist with oversight and development of division's program goals and overall performance.
- Develops systems to measure and evaluate program performance.
- Manages chief instructor and academy administrative coordinator.
Qualifications Experience- At least 8 years working in law enforcement with at least two years in a managerial/supervisory role required.
- Experience developing curriculum and conducting law enforcement training is required.
- Minimum of three years of experience required performing administrative management duties in a government agency including work with contracts, budgets, and grants is required (can be concurrent with 8 years listed above)
EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
Certifications- Master peace officer's certification from TCOLE is required.
- Instructor certification from TCOLE is required.
Preferred- Major coursework in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or related field is preferred.
- Experience using TCOLE's database is preferred.
- Experience using eGrants is preferred.
Other Information - Knowledge of Texas laws, rules, codes and practices related to all aspects of law enforcement.
- Knowledge of TCOLE rules for peace officer training.
- Knowledge of adult education techniques.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Ability to cause understanding to multiple audiences.
- Ability to understand policy, regulatory, and legislative issues.
- Ability to manage state and federal grants, including budget, procurement, and performance reporting.
CAPCOG offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Employee medical, dental, & vision insurance - employee only coverage paid 100 percent by CAPCOG; dependent, spouse, and family coverage paid at 25%.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account - 100 percent funded by CAPCOG - $2,000 per year per employee for employees enrolled in the medical plan.
- 401k Retirement plan with employer contributions at 8% of salary, vested after 5 years.
- Access to Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Depenent Care Accounts (DCAs).
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D - employee coverage of $50,000 paid by CAPCOG; additional voluntary coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents also available.
- Long-term disability insurance - paid by CAPCOG for employee - 60 percent of salary after 90 days.
- Twelve paid holidays - including two personal holidays.
- Paid vacation time - 8 hours per month starting at hire with annual rollover, 10 hours per month at 3 years.
- Paid sick time - 8 hours per month starting at hire with annual rollover.
- Wellness plan or stipend.
- Access to group rates for short-term disability, cancer protection, critical care protection, and accident protection through group AFLAC
