"Law Enforcement Training Academy Instructor"

Job Description

Working Title: Law Enforcement Training Academy Instructor

Position Status: Full Time

Department: Continuing Education

General Summary: Oversees daily operations, instructs, and supervises students in the TCOLE Basic Police Officer Course and post-academy classes in the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA).

Specific Position Duties:

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field as it relates to modern practices and knowledge of Texas Law Enforcement and TCOLE expectations;
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various blocks of instruction in the LETA and post-academy courses, including times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Administers tests which are appropriate to BPOC course content, including LETA block instruction tests and comprehensive exams measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom;
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
• Submits required TCOLE reports and schedules in a timely manner to the LETA Training Coordinator;
• Follows the chain of command when addressing LETA, department, and student concerns;
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college, community and TCOLE organization;
• Works collaboratively with Advisory Committee utilizing community representatives in recruiting and other LETA needs as appropriate;
• Assists the LETA Training Coordinator in recruiting, marketing, and outreach for LETA courses and initiatives;
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service;
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the LETA as delegated by the LETA Training Coordinator and/or Criminal Justice Department Chairman;
• All other duties as determined by the LETA Training Coordinator;

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must have a TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate and Basic Instructors Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications: An earned associate degree in Criminal Justice or similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Annual Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5:30pm Friday 8am-1pm, Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm, Friday-Closed. Nature of the position will require work days and hours outside the normal college schedule.