The City of Pharr in Pharr, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Communications Training Coordinator to directly perform highly responsible functions in the planning, development, organizing, and delivery of public safety communications training to include 9-1-1, public safety radio, TCOLE programs, and DPS programs. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career? Are you seeking a job that is directly responsible for the oversight of all training partnerships with local high schools, Colleges, communications districts, or academies? If so, please continue reading!The Communications Training Coordinator earns competitive pay of $41,900.00 a year. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP). If Planning and implementing training standards for public safety communications operations and staff development sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today!As a Communications Training Coordinator, your day would consist of identifying, coordinating and conducting training and to ensure material is effective, current, and relevant. You will serve as the Pharr Public Safety Communications official TCOLE training Coordinator. You will also work closely with the front-line supervisors to maintain continued education to the 911 Center's Telecommunications Officers and ensure that all agency requirements of TCOLE rules and CALEA standards are met. Your job is essential to the city and the city needs someone like you to perform these duties.Qualifications for a Communications Training Coordinator
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a valid, appropriate Texas (Class C) driver's license and an acceptable driving record
- Requires a TCOLE basic Instructor Certification or higher
- Must be eligible to obtain the DPS associate trainer certification
- Certifications in Fire, EMS, and/or Law Enforcement are preferred, but not required
- Professional licenses and certifications relevant to public safety communications and credentials will be considered in the overall evaluation of candidates
- Possess or be eligible to obtain TCIC/NCIS Full Access Certification
- Position requires 5 years of progressive public safety experience in law enforcement, fire, EMS, or emergency management
- Ability to obtain CPR Instructor certification and additional certifications for instructing as needed
Do you have excellent oral, written and presenting skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you just might be perfect for this job!Ready to Join Our Team?If you feel that you have the right skills and qualifications to succeed as our Communications Training Coordinator, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.Applications will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Pharr at the City's expense.Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.