Criminal Justice Instructor - Evening Shift - TNBR Careers

The purpose of this position is to supervise, coordinate, develop curriculum, and instruct classes in the program at the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy/Criminal Justice Degree Program, primarily during the evening hours between 2 pm and...

Title: Criminal Justice Instructor - Evening Shift

Campus Location: Walters State Community College Niswonger Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to supervise, coordinate, develop curriculum, and instruct classes in the program at the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy/Criminal Justice Degree Program, primarily during the evening hours between 2 pm and 10 pm. Work hours and location may vary depending on the academy training session. Serves as a liaison with state and regional public safety personnel, focusing on quality academic programming, student success, instructor evaluations, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Provides public safety training, conducts student performance evaluations, student advising, student recruiting, and participates in college committees. The incumbent is also responsible for attending training conferences such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Association of Law Enforcement Response Trainers (ALERT), Tennessee P.O.S.T. Commission, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association (TLETOA) and other recognized conferences.

Essential Job Functions:

• As the Instructor of Criminal Justice Divisional Activities, the incumbent assists with developing divisional goals and objectives, ensuring they align and support the College goals and objectives. Provides leadership for RLETA by following TN POST guidelines in a supervisory role for cadets. Participates in developing and recommending policies, procedures, and needs for custodial care and maintenance of physical facilities for instructing, work, or study within the Division. Assist with developing in-service offerings, recruiting instructors, accommodating the hosting of outside groups, and providing in-service training. Provides public safety training for the regional area. Assist the Director and Division Dean in preparing fiscal year budget requests. 
• Responsible for overseeing and facilitating academic courses each semester and developing the semester class schedule for recommended courses offered in the Criminal Justice Program. Ensures continuous program and instructional assessments are carried out through observation and evaluation in all delivery modes. Responsible for compiling, interpreting, and sharing information provided through instructional research with the Division. Manages, facilitates, and oversees training for firearms, driving, physical fitness, and defense tactics.
• Contributes to new courses and programs of study, recommends modifying or discontinuing courses or programs of study. Responsible for attendance at regional and national professional organization meetings. Assist the Counseling Office in advising students with general or special problems related to the department. Responsible for participating in one college-wide graduation, four program graduations, and one Advisory Board meeting.
• Recommends to the Director/Dean the need for additional faculty to instruct an increased course load. Defines staff requirements by identifying the qualifications and skills necessary for implementing departmental programs. Participates in recruiting full-time and part-time faculty by reviewing credentials, interviewing applicants, and evaluating instruction. 
• Develop external relationships to enhance student placement opportunities, provide meaningful community outreach opportunities for students and faculty, and maintain compliance with rules, regulations, and standards. Participate in, attend, and lead Advisory Board Meetings and meetings with law enforcement leaders. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field
  
• Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission Certification or qualified for certification.
  
• TN POST approved or eligible for instructor credentials
  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in law enforcement
  
• Working knowledge of computer software (such as Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe, etc.) and standard office equipment (phone, fax, email, copier, etc.)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field
  
• TN POST-approved instructor credentials in specialized courses such as Firearms, EVOC, D/T, OC, Taser, Baton, Radar/Lidar, DUI, etc.
  

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
  
• Inspires, educates and instructs with a spirit of purpose, discipline, and professionalism.
  
• Strives to advance the character of every cadet.
  
• Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and compassion to cadets. Qualities Law Enforcement Professionals are expected to display within the communities they serve.
  
• Constantly strives for the highest level of training by consistently and critically reviewing curriculum and methodologies.
  
• Works and communicates effectively with other faculty and administrators within the college.
  
• A team player who contributes to the department with new ideas and approaches and utilizes opportunities to expand instructional vision.
  
• Inspires improvement to advance the College’s mission while preserving institutional principles and character
  
• Works to advance RLETA’s mission of being a forward-focused academy that develops law enforcement professionals through premier law enforcement training.
  
• Consider the impact and efficiency of decisions before deciding on a specific action.
  

Leadership & Supervisory:

• Responsible for training and instructing students and cadets.
• Responsible for supervising adjunct faculty, staff, cadets, students, and guests.
• Assist with the development and implementation of projects and programs.

Environment & Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to a noisy or hazardous working environment.
• Outdoor events and training could mean exposure to extreme cold, heat, and sudden temperature changes.
• Frequent travel to various campuses and work locations.
• Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations. 

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Ability to endure vigorous physical exertion (fitness training).
• Ability to operate patrol vehicles, firearms, and police equipment proficiently and safely.
• Ability to perform defensive and tactical driving and physical defense tactics.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

Requisition #499424

Posting Closes: Friday, October 25, 2024