"Basic Law Enforcement Training Director"

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Five years of experience.
• One or more specialty instructor certifications for law enforcement (i.e. firearms, SCAT, etc.). Current certification as a BLET School Director and General Education Instructor.
• Faculty may demonstrate various combinations of experience and training; such knowledge and abilities may be considered as qualifying and will be evaluated accordingly.
• Specific guidelines, including appropriate credentials and regulatory, licensing and accreditation requirements will be determined by the assigned area of responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.

Job Description

To provide management and oversight of the pre-service Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Justice, Training and Standards Commission and other relevant external bodies. Provide quality instruction and services for student success. Faculty are to pursue and maintain a current awareness of the College's growth and engage in professional development, assisting in achieving the College's mission and purpose through effective customer focus, college service, and willingness to assist as needed. The Director will provide responsible academic support to the Dean of Public Safety.

Essential Duties

• Possess a broad-based knowledge of law enforcement practices at the local, state and federal levels, as well as in the field, community and private industry.
• Recruit, orient and advise students in the BLET Program.
• Recruit, schedule, advise, and evaluate BLET instructors.
• Maintain correspondence with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission to maintain program approval.
• Organize and administer all details of the program to ensure quality instruction.
• Direct and supervise the Qualified Assistant.
• Develop course outlines and teaching materials based on the state curriculum standards and make changes to the curriculum as needed.
• Help complete and maintain planning and assessment documents.
• Maintain a current inventory of all BLET equipment, ensuring proper dissemination of such equipment as needed throughout the BLET schedule.
• Perform expectations of Director as stated in the Management Guide for Basic Law Enforcement School Director and the Standards Commission Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental assessment/program unit strategic plans.
• Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, evidence-based, and up-to-date knowledge of the assigned field or discipline.
• Coordinate textbook decisions with program peers and supervisors.
• Develop new courses in conjunction with the Dean of Public Safety.
• Review need for equipment, supplies and instructional materials and recommend purchases; supervises facilities for the program area, if assigned, for proper use, safety, security, and maintenance.
• Conduct peer observations according to professional development system for both full- and part-time faculty.
• Teach assigned courses according to the published curriculum with an assigned course load to meet College guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved addendum for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in completing computer operations necessary to instruction, advisement, and other College recognized forms of communication.
• Develop and maintain an electronic learning site for all assigned courses through the current learning management system, MOODLE.
• Ensure all assigned online courses are in compliance with SCC and SACSCOC Online Standards.
• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes, methods of measurement and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to maximize student learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information per the College and FERPA guidelines.
• Submit a Personal Development Plan to the appropriate Division Chair annually demonstrating responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• Maintain accuracy in the assigned subject matter through involvement in professional organizations and attending or facilitating professional meetings, conferences, workshops, on-campus, and off-campus.
• When necessary, will substitute, as designated by supervisor, for other instructors within the field in case of absence.
• Represent the College at community and outside organization functions/events.
• Participate in the marketing of academic programs to the community, participate in presentations to the community, local schools, and business and industry.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, supplies and equipment.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility for advisement and consultation with colleagues and day, evening and online students.
• Perform registration duties, as assigned.
• Uphold the dignity of the profession by appropriate dress, behavior, maintenance of office and classroom environments, and communication.
• Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities.
• Perform other duties related to and within the scope of the mission of the college as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of community college organizational structure including the integration of academic, continuing education, and student services programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, businesses, college staff, and the general public.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and consensus-building processes.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.