SAFVIC INSTRUCTOR COURSES
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SAFVIC for Cybercrimes Instructor Course
SAFVIC for TCPs Instructor Course
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The SAFVIC Instructor Course is for those who want to become instructors of the Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator Course (SAFVIC). The class is a 40-hour, week-long class held in Austin , TX. The next SAFVIC Instructor Course date is listed below.
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Training Facility: Austin, TX |
Application Deadline: TBD
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* If you have taken the 3-day/24-hour SAFVIC or SAFVIC Modular prior to April 2008, we strongly encourage retaking the class as the curriculum has changed considerably.
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Having the right group of instructors is absolutely crucial to the program. A SAFVIC Instructor must have an exhaustive knowledge of the program and the available resources. They must be effective communicators and teachers and must show a true dedication to improving law enforcement's response to family violence and sexual assault. A list of the instructor qualifications follows. All applicants must be commissioned peace officers in the State of Texas. As becoming an instructor becomes more competitive, applicants will be scored on the following criteria:
• Level of TCLEOSE license certification
• Instructors certificate
• Demonstrated interest in the field of sexual assault or family violence investigation
• Working knowledge of computers, especially Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Proven public speaking ability
• Positive role model within the department and the community
• Geographical location
• Commissioned by a Texas agency
• Letter of recommendation from supervisor
• Must have taken and passed the 3-day SAFVIC
Click here for names, departments and email addresses for all active SAFVIC instructors.
The SAFVIC staff will focus on reaching and attaining their training goals by assisting certified SAFVIC Instructors with the coordination of their classes. Also, SAFVIC staff members will be monitoring the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigator Courses throughout.
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SAFVIC Instructor Responsibilities
The SAFVIC Instructor will be the local point of contact and resource for local law enforcement agencies and they will act as the coordinator for the local victim support coalitions. In addition to those duties, SAFVIC Instructors will be responsible for teaching the SAFVIC three-day curriculum and certifying participants. SAFVIC Instructors will be asked to teach a minimum of two classes, however, aggressive instructors could and should hold more classes if possible.
SAFVIC Instructor Compensation
Grant funding allows for the instructors to be compensated on a contractual basis for administering the program and coordinating the coalition effort. Upon successful completion of the SAFVIC Instructor Course, instructors will be eligible to recover the cost of lodging, meals, and travel during the course. Instructors will receive $750 (minimum of 10 students) for a three day class. For additional students, instructors will be compensated at a rate of $20 per student, not to exceed 35 students. Potentially instructors could receive $1,250 per class. Also instructors will be compensated $32 per hour (not to exceed $2,000) for their time spent coordinating the local coalition effort and acting as a local point of resource.
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SAFVIC for Cybercrimes Instructor Course
Training for the instructors will be 3 days/24 hours of classroom study and is open to current SAFVIC Instructors only. See above for information on how to become a SAFVIC Instructor. Click here for more information on SAFVIC for Cybercrimes.
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Training Facility: Austin, TX |
Application Deadline: TBD
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SAFVIC for Cybercrimes Instructor Responsibilities
The SAFVIC for Cybercrimes Instructor will be the local point of contact and resource for local law enforcement agencies. In addition to those duties, SAFVIC Instructors will be responsible for teaching the SAFVIC 8-hour curriculum and certifying participants. SAFVIC for Cybercrime Instructors will be asked to teach a minimum of two classes, however, aggressive instructors could and should hold more classes if possible.
SAFVIC for Cybercrimes Instructor Compensation
Grant funding allows for the instructors to be compensated on a contractual basis for administering the program. Upon successful completion of the SAFVIC for Cybercrimes Instructor Course, instructors will be eligible to recover the cost of lodging, meals, and travel during the course. Instructors will receive $250 (minimum of 10 students) for a 1-day/8-hour class. For additional students, instructors will be compensated at a rate of $7 per student, not to exceed 35 students. Potentially instructors could receive $425 per class.
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SAFVIC Cybercrimes Instructor Application
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SAFVIC for TCPs Instructor Course
Having the right group of instructors is absolutely crucial to the program. A SAFVIC for Telecommunication Professionals Instructor must have an exhaustive knowledge of the program. They must be good communicators and teachers. They must also show a true dedication to improving the response to family violence and sexual assault. A list of the instructor qualifications follows. Each applicant will be scored on a point system based on the following criteria:
• Must have taken and passed the SAFVIC for TCPs course
• Prefer TCLEOSE Advanced Telecommunicator Certification
• Previous experience as an instructor is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of computers, especially Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated interest in the field of sexual assault or family violence investigation
• Proven public speaking ability
• Positive role model within the department and the community
• Geographical location
• Minimum of 5 years Telecommunicator experience
• Letter of recommendation from supervisor
Training for the instructors will be 3 days/24 hours of classroom study, including a presentation. The training for certified instructors includes information about adult teaching techniques, judicial and medical response to these crimes, and services available to victims. Students attending the SAFVIC for TCPs Instructor Course will receive 24-hours TCLEOSE credit for the course.
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May 2 - 4, 2011
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TRIPLE Training Facility:
Austin, TX |
Application Deadline: April 5, 2011
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The application process is competitive and approximately 15 seats are available.
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SAFVIC Instructors Responsibilities
Instructors will be responsible for teaching the SAFVIC for TCPs 8-hour curriculum. Instructors will be asked to teach a minimum of four classes prior to May 4, 2012. This is, however, minimum and aggressive instructors could and should teach more.
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SAFVIC Instructor Compensation
The grant funding allows for instructors to be compensated on a contractual basis for administering the program. Upon successful completion of this SAFVIC Instructor Course, instructors will be eligible to recover the cost of lodging, meals, and travel during the course. Subsequent work will be compensated as follows: Instructors will receive $250 for the 8-hour class (for a minimum of 10 students). For additional students, instructors will be compensated at $7 per student up to 35 total students. Potentially, instructors could receive $425 per class.
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SAFVIC for TCPs Instructor Application
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Please refer back to this page for additional SAFVIC Instructor Courses. If you have any further questions about the application process, please email Sarah or call her directly at (800) 848-2088.
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