Criminal Justice Training Center Instructor

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all processes, procedures, and protocols in the Basic Police Officer Program and of related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in a variety of computer and software programs and applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational and planning skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
• Ability to train, inspire, and motivate cadets in a learning-centered environment

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment (2 - 4 hours), classroom, training room, or auditorium (2 - 4 hours)

Physical Demands:

• The working environment will be a combination of inside and outside, in wet and dry conditions, and will include areas considered dangerous or hazardous, including a firing range
• Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, and climbing
• Adequate speech, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to distinguish color is required
• May be required to carry, push, pull, drag, or hold medium to heavy weight objects of up to 50 lbs
• The use of fingers, hands, arms, and legs is required; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations
• Must have the ability to balance firearms

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.