[Hiring] Coordinator, Virtual Reality Simulation Training @Alvin College

Role Description

This is a Full-Time Professional position that supports the Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) department on main campus and Alvin College West for the Law Enforcement Academy (LEA).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and instructional use of the V/Armed Virtual Reality Training system at the Alvin College West.
• Develop a self-supporting training program through academy use and external partnerships with law enforcement agencies and corporate clients.
• Work independently, take initiative, and serve as the subject-matter expert for scenario-based virtual training at the College’s West Campus.
• Facilitate immersive training scenarios focused on use of force, de-escalation, decision-making, tactical response, and officer safety.
• Train law enforcement academy cadets using scenario-based and interactive instructional methodologies.
• Customize and adapt training scenarios to meet agency-specific needs and learning objectives.
• Evaluate participant performance and provide constructive instructional feedback.
• Manage system software, hardware, updates, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Build and grow a sustainable training program through outreach and recruitment of external law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with TCOLE standards, reporting requirements, and academy accreditation expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Law enforcement certificate from a regionally accredited institution or TCOLE-licensed basic academy.
• Intermediate Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer License.
• Basic Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Instructor Certificate.
• Minimum of five years of patrol or related law enforcement experience.
• Firearms Instructor Certification.
• ALERRT Level I Trainer Certification.
• SWAT or SORD tactical training experience.
• Experience with TCOLE and law enforcement academy reporting and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems and training technology.
• Demonstrated proficiency with maintenance and troubleshooting technological equipment, systems and programs.

Requirements

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.
• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations or conferences.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within 30 days of hire.
• This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Benefits

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.

Work Environment

• Primary work location is Alvin College West.
• Position may require some travel to recruit and promote the V/Armed system with agencies.
• Schedule may include evenings or weekends based on academy training schedules or external bookings.
• Position involves standing, movement, and interaction within immersive training environments.
• Employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed.
• Community-based instruction opportunities consist of indoor and outdoor job sites.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

AI Statement

• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of law enforcement tactics, use of force, and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong instructional, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and program-development skills.
• Ability to recruit, engage, and maintain relationships with external agencies and partners.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments while functioning autonomously.
• Expertise and positive attitude working with computer systems and training technology.
• Expertise and positive attitude maintaining and troubleshooting technological equipment, systems and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Peace Officer Certificate.
• Military service, particularly in tactical, instructional, or leadership roles.
• Experience operating or managing simulation-based or virtual reality training systems.
• Experience developing externally funded or fee-based training programs.
• Prior instructional experience with adult learners or professional training environments.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish.