Coordinator, Law Enforcement Training

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate law enforcement and public safety training programs. The role ensures high-quality instructional delivery, aligns with regulatory standards, and leads curriculum development, instructor evaluation, and program improvement using adult-learning methodologies.

The position oversees daily operations of training programs, coordinates instructors and facilities, supports student

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5 years experience or combination of experience and education sufficient to perform essential duties.
• ACT 120 required.
• MPOETC instructor certification or certification equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates law enforcement, security, and civilian training programs; schedules instructors and manages facilities.
• Prepares training calendar; assigns instructors, rooms, firing range and tactical facilities.
• Develops, writes and implements training programs and contracts.
• Assigns instructors to facilitate programs.
• Evaluates instructor performance and program content.
• Evaluates handouts and ensures course materials are available for classes.
• Implements student and instructor disciplinary actions.
• Maintains training equipment and facilities; orders required supplies.
• Reviews instructor payroll/time sheets bi-weekly and approves online payroll.
• Processes monthly contract billings, travel forms for director approval.
• Communicates with staff, instructors, students and clients for efficient operations.
• Handles range responsibilities and scheduling.
• Conducts community outreach, tours and events.
• Coordinates continuing education and professional development of instructors.
• Prepares 335 Forms for new course offerings.
• Updates unit spreadsheets and class confirmations.
• Instructs students; develops and delivers curriculum including lectures, discussions, quizzes, exams.
• Reviews curricula for compliance and revises as needed.
• Monitors use and care of equipment during training.
• Develops and manages curricula across delivery modes.
• College-related travel is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructor coordination

Public safety training

Communication

Adult education

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating law enforcement and public safety training programs to ensure high-quality instructional delivery and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides instructional leadership through curriculum development, classroom instruction, instructor evaluation and continuous program improvement using modern adult-learning methodologies. Oversees daily operations of assigned training programs, including instructor coordination, scheduling, curriculum management, student support, registration, invoicing and daily program operations. Serves as a key operational resource for police academy and public safety training activities while fostering professional relationships with students, instructors, partner agencies and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree and 5 years experience or, a combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing Requirements

ACT 120 required.

Must meet MPOETC instructor certification requirements or possess certification.

Valid driver's license.

Hiring Range

$57,469-$64,500

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development for law enforcement, public safety, and/or emergency services training programs is highly preferred. Experience should include developing and implementing interactive, scenario-based, and student-centered instructional methodologies that move beyond traditional lecture and PowerPoint-driven delivery models
• Experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technology tools to improve workplace efficiency, communication, curriculum development, data organization, instructional delivery, and administrative operations is preferred.
• Experience instructing law enforcement, public safety, emergency services, or related adult education curriculum is preferred. Experience teaching in academy, in-service, collegiate, or professional development environments is desirable.
• Ability to assist, when necessary, in the administration and daily operations of a municipal police academy or comparable public safety training program is preferred. This includes demonstrated skills in personnel management, cadet supervision and discipline, program coordination, scheduling, organizational leadership, customer service, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a structured paramilitary training environment.
• Experience coordinating training schedules, instructors, facilities, and training resources for complex public safety programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with law enforcement agencies, instructors, students, community partners, and regulatory or accrediting bodies is preferred.
• Experience with MPOETC standards, police academy operations, police training requirements, or comparable state law enforcement certification systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, training documentation, contracts, policies, or program evaluations, are preferred.

Job Specific Task List

• Coordinates law enforcement, security, and civilian training programs to ensure efficient scheduling and assignment of qualified instructors, as well as competitive events. - (Essential)
• Prepares training calendar and ensure instructors, rooms, firing range, driving pad and tactical building are assigned. - (Essential)
• Develops, writes and implements training programs and contracts. - (Essential)
• Assigns instructors to facilitate programs. - (Essential)
• Evaluates instructor performance and program content. - (Essential)
• Evaluates handouts and ensures other course materials are available for scheduled classes. - (Essential)
• Implements student and instructor disciplinary action when required. - (Essential)
• Ensures training equipment and facilities are properly maintained and initiates ordering of equipment and supplies required for training programs - (Essential)
• Reviews instructor payroll/time sheets for accuracy on a bi-weekly basis and serves as a proxy for on-line payroll approval. - (Essential)
• Processes monthly contract billings/invoices and travel reimbursement forms to the Director for approval. - (Essential)
• Communicates with staff, instructors, students and clientele to ensure an overall efficient and effective operation of the Law Enforcement Training Unit. - (Essential)
• Handles range responsibilities and scheduling. - (Essential)
• Conducts Community Outreach to includes tours and special events. - (Essential)
• Coordinates continuing education and professional development of instructor cadre. - (Essential)
• Prepares 335 Forms for new course offerings. - (Essential)
• Updates unit specific spreadsheets and class confirmations. - (Essential)
• Instructs students in assigned area; selects, develops, and delivers curriculum, including lectures, discussion, quizzes, and exams to meet established guidelines. - (Essential)
• Reviews curricula to ensure compliance with industry standards and/or accrediting bodies and makes necessary revisions. - (Essential)
• Monitors proper use and care of equipment during training. - (Essential)
• Develops, implements, and manages curricula regardless of delivery mode. - (Essential)
• College-related travel is required, as necessary - (Essential)
• Performs other duties as assigned - (Standard)

Job Type

Full Time 12 Month

If part time, hours per week

N/A

About Us

www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose

Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.