Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (O.P.O.T.A.)

Owens Community College; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Owens Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to instruct various courses in the OPOTA Basic Police Academy curriculum. This position involves preparing syllabi, assessing student performance, and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate must possess at least 5 years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Professionalism, leadership, and a strong commitment to students are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience as a full time law enforcement officer.
• Must maintain any updates required by OPOTA.
• Must show and maintain competence in the specific OPOTA topics.

Responsibilities

• Instruct various courses in the OPOTA Basic Police Academy curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and lesson plans, assess and evaluate student performance.
• Communicate with Program Coordinator and other academy faculty regarding student performance.

Skills

Knowledge of specific topic to be taught in the academy

Effective verbal instruction

Mentoring or role model

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Job description

ApplicantPool for Adjunct Faculty, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (O.P.O.T.A.)

Job Overview

Instruct various courses in the OPOTA Basic Police Academy curriculum. This position requires classroom or online instruction in the discipline, including preparing syllabi and lesson plans, assessing and evaluating student performance, keeping accurate records and reporting information as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of specific topic to be taught in the academy.
• Possess specific knowledge and skills in specific areas in which they will instruct (ie. firearms, driving, subject control, ADAP, etc).
• Must maintain any updates required by OPOTA.
• Provide students with unit student performance objectives and any skilled performance objectives as required by OPOTA.
• Must be proficient with skills in specific areas of the OPOTA curriculum in which they will instruct (ie. firearms, driving, subject control, ADAP, etc).
• Must be able to present effective verbal instruction and demonstrate to students in the skilled student performance objectives.
• Must show and maintain competence in the specific OPOTA topic(s) in which they will instruct.
• Be able to recognize and assist students with any weaknesses during OPOTA topic instruction.
• Will be able to assist with student worksheets in the specific OPOTA topic(s) in which they will instruct.

Essential Functions

• Possess specific knowledge and skills in specific areas in which they will instruct (ie. firearms, driving, subject control, ADAP, etc).
• Must maintain any updates required by OPOTA.
• Provide students with unit student performance objectives and any skilled performance objectives as required by OPOTA.
• Communicates with Program Coordinator, Academy Commander, and other academy faculty regarding student performance.

Other Characteristics

• Must demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the program and students.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and still remain sensitive to the needs of the student.
• Be able to serve as a mentor or role model.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• 5 years minimum experience as a full time law enforcement officer.

Union Position and Compensation

Job Classification: Faculty Duty Days: Work Schedule: Grant Funded Position: FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Pay Basis: Hourly, Period Activity Pay Hiring Range: - Retirement System: STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)

EEO Statement

Owens Community College is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Owens Community College, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]