• Project Director

    Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)


    Requisition: 202500039ES

     

    Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative

     

    Department: Bill Blackwood LEMIT

    General Requirements:

    Master’s degree related to field with familiarity with current issues in related field of study. Broad and extensive administrative/management experience in professional management or equivalent in related project area.

    Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

    Plans, administers, manages, and directs all activities of the De-escalation Training Center ( DTC ), operating under a BJA de-escalation grant, and the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis ( CICA ). Both are within the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas ( LEMIT ) at SHSU .

    Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

    Responsible for the administration of the regional De-Escalation Training Center ( DTA ) grant and the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis ( CICA ) within LEMIT . Maintains liaison work with agencies and governments related to the operations of both centers and associated projects. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the grant(s). In the case of the DTA , the Director oversees the coordination of the delivery of training and curriculum to law enforcement officers by scheduling courses to be delivered by providers external to SHSU . Collaborates with other regional de-escalation training centers and national training coordinator to ensure consistent and certified training. In the case of CICA operations, the director coordinates instructors for the certification program and should be familiar with law enforcement intelligence operations and crime analysis. Schedules course offerings, identifies venues, delivers training with SHSU staff or other recognized and qualified SMEs. Ideally, the director has a background in criminal intelligence operations and crime analysis and is able to instruct some or all of the course material. Provides supervision to training staff, counselors, and administrative supports. Performs other related duties as assigned.