ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TENNESSEE POST COMMISSION - 74536

Executive Service

Who we are and what we do:

The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission sets and enforces professional standards for law enforcement officers statewide. It oversees officer certification, training requirements, and continuing education, ensuring agencies meet statutory mandates and maintain high levels of integrity and accountability.

How you make a difference in this role:

You help elevate law enforcement standards statewide by ensuring officers are well-trained, certified, and accountable contributing directly to public safety and trust.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Director of the Tennessee POST Commission plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing law enforcement standards across the state. This position supports strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of officer certification and training programs. Acting as a liaison between the Commission and law enforcement agencies, the Assistant Director provides expert guidance, supervises staff, and drives continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and process innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with the Executive Secretary to set strategic direction and modernize law enforcement standards and training.
2. Ensure compliance with POST rules and Tennessee law through oversight of certification, training, and investigations.
3. Manage approval processes for lesson plans, instructors, and specialized schools.
4. Maintain accurate records and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Represent the Commission in statewide forums and provide guidance to law enforcement agencies.
6. Supervise staff and drive operational improvements through technology and process optimization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in law enforcement or regulatory oversight, with at least 2 years of supervisory capacity. Bachelors Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience in law enforcement

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.