Position Overview
The Class Coordinator in the basic training program leads a basic training class. The Class Coordinator is responsible for delivery of curriculum and competencies for instruction of basic training at KLETC. They manage the day-to-day operations of the class for attendance, instruction, evaluation, mentoring, agency notifications, absence/remedial make-up schedules, medial issues or minor disciplinary issues. May supervise assigned instructor(s).
The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.
The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.
Job Description
75% Manages the effective operations, projects, function and/or process of a basic training class by working with instructors, support staff, other departments, and law enforcement agencies across the state. Participates with other Class Coordinators to research and establish best practices for a facilitated mentoring model for their assigned class and to ensure consistency in class coordination. The incumbent will interact with students outside of the traditional business day. They use complex software to generate reports used to track the basic training data for students and campus records. Presents orientation to the students of a basic class and coordinates graduation ceremonies as Master of Ceremony. Schedules other KLETC instructional staff to conduct basic training programs.
10% Utilizes and monitors diverse instructional methodologies based on proven adult learning principles incorporating participate-based learning, competency-based performance outcome training classes. Reviews new law enforcement curriculum for dissemination to Kansas law enforcement academy programs. Reviews curriculum content for changes based on law statute changes, court decisions or research.
5% Under the statutory authority of the Vice Provost/Director of Police Training to promulgate policies and procedures for the effective operation of the campus (including a student code of conduct), the class coordinator implements operating policies and procedures related to basic training and affecting basic training staff members, 150 residential students and law enforcement agencies statewide.
5% Acts on behalf of the Vice Provost/Director of Police Training with regard to immediate concerns of illness, injury, safety or minor discipline.
5% Interacts regularly with law enforcement administrators statewide, other unit directors and KU administrators.
Position Requirements
- A valid Kansas driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Eight years of increasingly responsible experience as a full-time certified law enforcement officer.
- Effective written communication skills as evident in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in a law enforcement agency or training program setting.
- Master’s degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins July 29, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Barbara Harrison
bdharrison@kletc.org
Advertised Salary Range
5,000 increase in current salary
Application Review Begins
Wednesday July 29, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Sunday August 16, 2026