Instructor - Basic Law Enforcement Program

Savannah Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual leave

Flexibile benefits package

Job summary

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time Instructor for the Basic Law Enforcement Program. This role delivers theory and practical instruction to prepare students for the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.

The instructor will develop syllabi, assess progress, maintain documentation, and stay current with industry trends through ongoing professional development. Strong emphasis on safety, student placement, and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 10 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor Certification (in good standing).
• Three years of full-time law enforcement experience.
• Experience maintaining lesson plans and course notebooks reflecting current curriculum.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching methods to facilitate adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Instructing students and developing program syllabi, goals and objectives.
• Evaluating students’ progress toward goals and objectives.
• Maintaining program certification requirements as appropriate.
• Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Attending staff development training to stay current in the field.
• Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and lab.
• Maximizing student placements in this field or related fields.

Skills

Teaching methods for adults

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Safety and security in classroom

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice with 10 graduate hours

Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor Certification

Job description

Job Title: Instructor - Basic Law Enforcement Program

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001637

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Benefits INCLUDE PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND THE STATE OF GEORGIA FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time Instructor for the Basic Law Enforcement Program. This individual will provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.

Responsibilities (this list is not intended to be exhaustive)

• Instructing students, developing program syllabi, goals and objectives;
• Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives;
• Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate;
• Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports;
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences;
• Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and lab environment;
• Working diligently to maximize student placements in this field or related fields;

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or in a related field with 10 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or related law enforcement experience.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) Instructor Certification (in good standing).
• Three (3) years of full-time law enforcement experience.
• Proven experience in maintaining lesson plans and course notebooks that reflect current curriculum.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching methods to facilitate adult learning and provide educational assistance to individual students as needed.
• Knowledge of current trends and conditions of local business and industry.
• Experience in designing and implementing quality improvement programs.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor, EVOC, Defensive Tactics Certification and other high liability certifications strongly preferred.
• Teaching experience in a college or university strongly preferred

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work is typically performed in an office/laboratory environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled.Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Invitation to Self-IdentifyFor compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or [phone],[e-mail].

Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:Jasmine Sanders,5717 White Bluff Road,Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.