"Director of Police Training & Education and PPOE Coordinator"

Director of Police Training & Education and PPOE Coordinator

Posted: 18-Nov-25

Location: Alexandria, Minnesota

Categories: Other Staff/Administrative, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JOB_POSTING-3-11973

POSITION: Director of Police Training Education and PPOE Coordinator (PCN 01162832)

STARTING DATE: Approximately January 7, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $63,788 to $92,373 annually

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time, Unlimited

DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by November 21, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This leadership role oversees the strategic and operational functions of the Police Training Education Division, with a primary focus on the Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program. The position is responsible for supervising summer skills faculty, directing curriculum development, and implementing transformative educational practices that promote cultural competency and community engagement. Work in conjunction with the Dean to address faculty and student conduct issues and inquiries that may lead to issuing discipline and assisting with grievances resolution. It serves as a key liaison with the MN POST Board and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and maintain program accreditation, while also fostering partnerships with law enforcement agencies, community stakeholders, and educational institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)
Five years of full-time licensed peace officer experience. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field can substitute for one year of experience; An Associate’s degree can substitute for six months experience.
POST eligible and currently or previously licensed.
Direct experience working with Minnesota POST Board in an official capacity and ability to become immediately engaged with POST Board.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience working with people of varied lived experiences.
Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job)
Ten years of full-time licensed peace officer experience.
Previous teaching or training experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Prior experience as a PPOE coordinator.
Five years of primary patrol related responsibilities within the past ten years.

About Our College
Alexandria Technical Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,700 students each year, and has been ranked the #1 Community College in Minnesota every year since 2019. ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate in the country, a 99% job placement rate, and several online programs ranked in the top 20 nationwide, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.

The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today’s dynamic, global workforce.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

TO APPLY: Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs. You must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume, and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

CONTACT: Jen Olson, (320) 762-4461
employment@alextech.edu