LOCATION: TMPA Training Facility
6200 La Calma Drive, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78752

24 Hour TCLEOSE Credit

Child deaths resulting from child abuse and neglect have been on the rise in Texas. Texas Peace Officers are in need of adequate, affordable, and up-to-date training on how to better respond to and investigate child abuse and neglect cases, primarily child sexual abuse and exploitation. The Advanced Child Abuse Investigation training encourages the use of multidisciplinary teams comprised of professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical, and other related fields to combat child abuse and allow for full victim restoration.

The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) is seeking new instructors to teach the three day Advanced Child Abuse Investigation training. Having the right group of instructors is absolutely vital to the effectiveness of the training and success of the program. An Advanced Child Abuse Investigation Instructor must have a comprehensive understanding of the subject, including benefits of using multidisciplinary teams, and the resources available for those victims. They must be effective communicators and teachers. Instructors must show a true dedication to improving law enforcement's response to child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. All applicants must be commissioned peace officers in the State of Texas and hold a TCLEOSE Instructor Certification. Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria:

• Level of TCLEOSE License Certification
• Previously instructed the TCLEOSE Intermediate Child Abuse Course #2105 (Preferred)
• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in child abuse, neglect, & exploitation investigations
• Demonstrate knowledge about Children’s Advocacy Centers
• Working knowledge of computers, especially Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Proven public speaking ability
• Positive role model within the department and community
• Geographical location