"Peace Officer Instructor"

Peace Officer Instructor

Company: Minnesota North College

Job Location: Hibbing, MN

Category: Criminal Justice

Type: Full-Time MSCF Faculty, Unlimited, Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026

Minnesota North College is seeking to hire an unlimited Peace Officer Instructor to teach for the College’s Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training (MN POST) board-certified Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) programs in Hibbing, MN. Minnesota North College prepares graduates for the MN POST certification and law enforcement careers, as well as, numerous other state and federal law enforcement employment opportunities.

This position involves teaching courses related to the Peace Officer Program, leading the skills components of the PPOE program at Hibbing during the academic year, and overseeing the summer skills program. Duties include coordination with the Minnesota State University Mankato (MSUM) Criminal Justice program for the spring semester skills program at MSUM. Responsibilities will include organizing a wide variety of training components to meet MN POST standards, providing oversight and direction for numerous law enforcement skills instructors, care and upkeep of training equipment, documentation of student performance, pre- and post- reporting to MN POST, and student instruction.

Work Location: Minnesota North College – Hibbing Campus

Salary Range: $51,303 - $71,893/annually

This salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Includes low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, sick leave, paid personal days. Learn more

About the Position

Minnesota North College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Peace Officer Instructor to lead the Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training (MN POST) certified degree programming in Hibbing, MN. This unlimited, full-time position will be responsible for the instruction of the law enforcement courses and certified skills training required for MN POST licensure.

[Description of commitment to culturally competent graduates...]

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Instruct peace officer program courses including skills courses adhering to the standards set by the MN POST Board.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with MSU Mankato’s Criminal Justice Program...
• Training Management: Organize and facilitate a range of law enforcement training exercises...
• Equipment Oversight: Manage, maintain, and oversee the upkeep of training equipment...
• Documentation & Reporting: Document student performance...
• Student Support: Provide guidance and mentorship...
• Other Duties as Assigned: Participate in ongoing law enforcement education reform...

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirement
Associate's degree with a major in law enforcement or criminal justice.

Occupational Experience Requirement
Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in law enforcement, a maximum of two years of this experience may be in corrections.

Recency Requirement
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application...

Professional Requirement
POST eligible, or a Federal licensed agent...

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement
All new faculty must complete... See requirements here

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• Teaching experience with a diverse learner population.
• A commitment to cultural diversity, inclusive teaching, and student success.

Application Procedure:

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 3, 2026 at 12:01 am

Please use Job Requisition #: JR0000004348

Please upload: Cover letter, resume, references, transcripts.

For questions: donna.hoag@minnesotanorth.edu