Part Time Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Trainers

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Justice and Safety Institute seeks qualified law enforcement instructors for the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy at University Park. This is a part-time, on-site position offering hands-on, face-to-face instruction across multiple residency programs.

Instructors must hold relevant certifications for the subjects listed and be certified through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Sheriff & Deputy Sheriff

Qualifications

• Certification certificates for specialized subjects (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Crisis Intervention, EVOC, etc.) must be produced.
• Must be certified through Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Sheriff & Deputy Sheriff Training and Education Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face, hands-on instruction for the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy at University Park.
• Schedule training assignments as needed; work is part-time with no remote options.
• Complete required background checks and maintain valid driver’s license as part of duties.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Justice and Safety Institute is seeking qualified law enforcement instructors for the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy at University Park. This work assignment requires face-to-face, hands-on instruction with no possibility of remote work. The Sheriff’s Academy hosts up to three, 19-week residency training programs yearly. All instructors are part-time and schedule training assignments as needed. Training modules include: Firearms Defensive Tactics Tactical Combat Casualty Care/Emergency First Aid Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) Physical Conditioning Officer Safety Crisis Intervention Pennsylvania Criminal and Civil law Interested instructors are required to produce certification certificates for these specialized subjects. In addition, all potential instructors must be certified through PCCD (Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency) and the Sheriff & Deputy Sheriff Training and Education Board. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis through the open job announcement and will be reviewed as Academy needs arise.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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