Criminal Justice Academy Instructor (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 59,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Retirement Benefits

Paid Holidays

Professional Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Job summary

Sinclair Community College’s Training Academy in Dayton, OH seeks a part-time Criminal Justice Academy Instructor to join the Department of Criminal Justice. Roles include teaching state-m curriculum certified by OPOTA, with up to 28 hours weekly and a $36.59 hourly wage; must reside in OH, IN, or KY or be able to work in those states.

SCC restricts part-time employment to these states for compliance. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 5 years of full-time law enforcement experience,

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant, full-time law enforcement experience.
Completion of an instructor training program approved by the executive director consisting of a minimum of forty clock hours which shall include instruction in the theories of learning and adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development and usage, behavioral objectives, student evaluation and measurement, role playing, the use of audio-visual aids and an exercise in practice teaching.
Instructor training programs taught at the Ohio peace officer training academy; by the department of education; the state highway patrol; a college or educational institution or other programs which in the opinion of the executive director are equivalent to those set out, will be acceptable.
Completion of an instructor-level training program approved by the executive director, which will allow a person to learn specific knowledge and skills in a unit for which certification is requested.
Recommendation of a current basic training school commander

Responsibilities

State certified instructors teach the mandated state curriculum to students and may test cadets to determine if student performance standards are being met.
The Training Academy, part of the Department of Criminal Justice at Sinclair Community College, offers both pre-service and in-service training to support the needs of area law enforcement and corrections agencies.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Instructor Training

OPOTA Standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OPOTA instructor training certificate

Instructor-level training program

Job description

Criminal Justice Academy Instructor (Part-Time)

Job Title Criminal Justice Academy Instructor (Part-Time)

Location

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 03018

Department

Department Criminal Justice

Job Category

Job Category Support

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Training Academy , part of the Department of Criminal Justice at Sinclair Community College, offers both pre-service and in-service training to support the needs of area law enforcement and corrections agencies. Peace Officer Basic and Corrections training offered through the Criminal Justice Training Academy follows the curriculum and standards of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and all commanders and instructors are certified by OPOTA . We also add content to the Basic curriculum beyond that required by the State.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $36.59 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.
This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.
Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS , including a 14% employer contribution.
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 14 annually observed College holidays, with part-time employees paid for the regularly scheduled hours on these days
Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities for advancement, promotion, continued education, and professional development.
Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

State certified instructors teach the mandated state curriculum to students and may test cadets to determine if student performance standards are being met.

Requirements

Requirements outlined by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-1-06 for Basic Academy Instructors can be found here .
Requirements outlined by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in the Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-9-05 for corrections academy instructors can be found here .

Summary of Qualifications for Unit Instructor

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant, full-time law enforcement experience
Completion of an instructor training program approved by the executive director consisting of a minimum of forty clock hours which shall include instruction in the theories of learning and adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development and usage, behavioral objectives, student evaluation and measurement, role playing, the use of audio-visual aids and an exercise in practice teaching
Instructor training programs taught at the Ohio peace officer training academy; by the department of education; the state highway patrol; a college or educational institution or other programs which in the opinion of the executive director are equivalent to those set out, will be acceptable
Completion of an instructor-level training program approved by the executive director, which will allow a person to learn specific knowledge and skills in a unit for which certification is requested
Recommendation of a current basic training school commander

Summary of Qualifications for Special Subject Instructor Certification

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
Possession of a license in a particular discipline such as medical doctors, attorneys, nurses, judges, teachers of special subjects related to the basic course
Recognition for competency in law enforcement related areas such as probation, corrections, health, fire, drug enforcement, traffic or other special subject or skill areas in which the person has a minimum of five years of full-time experience and training in the subject area to be taught, three years of which must be based on full-time experience
Recommendation of a current basic training school commander
Special subject instructors shall not be eligible for approval for the driving or firearms units and in no case shall a special subject instructor be approved for more than five topics in the basic course

Please attach a copy of your OPOTA training certificate under “Other” required documents.
Must include a copy of both the front and back side of the training certificate.

Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
* Do you meet all of the necessary credentials outlined in the Requirements Section of the Posting Details relative to the Instructor role in which you are applying?
- Yes
- No
* In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
- No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

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