POST Academy Para-Professional

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College is seeking an instructor for the POST Academy to assist in the instruction of Firearms, Arrest and Control, and Lifetime Fitness courses. The ideal candidate will have qualifications as per POST standards, experience in law enforcement scenarios, and the ability to cater to diverse student backgrounds. Responsibilities include evaluating student progress, coordinating instruction materials, and facilitating tests. The role supports the Academy's commitment to effective learning and safety training.

Qualifications

• Must possess a certificate of completion from a POST Firearms Instructor course or equivalent.
• Experience relevant to accepted law enforcement practices of field tactics and procedures.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and differences of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of Firearms courses and/or Arrest and Control and/or EVOC.
• Assist students in achieving stated course objectives.
• Coordinate with other Academy staff in the implementation of instructional materials.

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of POST Academy, the Firearms Safety Line Officer, Arrest and Control Safety Officer, EVOC Safety Officer, Lifetime Fitness Safety Officer, and POST Scenario Proctor assist in the instruction of Firearms and/or Arrest and Control, Lifetime Fitness, and/or EVOC, and/or Proctors Scenario Testing within the POST Academy.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:

1. Assist in the instruction of Firearms courses and/or Arrest and Control, Lifetime Fitness courses and/or EVOC in the POST Academy and/or Proctor Scenario Testing in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees and POST.
2. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Assist in the evaluation of the progress of each student and notifies lead Firearms instructor, lead Arrest and Control Instructor, lead Lifetime Fitness Instructor or lead EVOC Instructor of any students needing further assistance.
3. Coordinate with other Academy staff in the implementation of instructional materials.
4. Complete testing documents as required.
5. Perform other duties as related to these duties as assigned by the Academy Director and/or Academy Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a certificate of completion from a POST Firearms Instructor course or equivalent, POST Arrest and Control Instructor or equivalent, POST Physical Training Instructor, or POST EVOC Instructor or equivalent to participate in specified courses (meet criteria listed under 11 CA ADC § 1070 California Code of Regulations.)
• To proctor Scenarios, have experience relevant to accepted law enforcement practices of field tactics and procedures and possess at least a POST Basic Certificate.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and differences of students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional experience in Law Enforcement or other related field.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt techniques to different level of students.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to stay current in the field.