Skills Instructor - Law and Public Safety

Pima JTED; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

The Law & Public Safety Skills Instructor at Pima County JTED works under the direction of the program's Instructor to prepare instructions and materials for skills labs and rotations. The role requires industry experience in law and public safety and the ability to teach and evaluate students toward certifications.

Responsibilities include setting up demonstrations, supervising students, ensuring safe use of training facilities, and supporting instructors in labs and rotations.

Qualifications

• Three years of current or previous experience as an officer in law and public safety organizations.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Valid Arizona Driver License is required.
• Fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills lab and rotations to high school students in the Law & Public Safety program.
• Assists with setup of instruction, demonstrations, and skills rotations.
• Supervises students enrolled in the Law & Public Safety program.
• Assists with helping students gain skills for certification and future training.
• Evaluates students' progress related to industry certifications.
• Ensures safe and effective use of training facilities and responds to student questions.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Term of Employment: Part-time as needed/Up to 19.5 hours per week/Not benefits eligible

Salary Range: $22.00 per hour

Location: Various

Hours: As needed, may include Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and some evenings between 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Summary

The Law & Public Safety Skills Instructor works under the direction of the Instructor of the program. The Skills Instructor assists in preparing instructions and materials used during instruction, demonstrations, and skills rotations. The skills instructor works or has worked in the industry and has the ability to teach the skills of the program's industry. The Law & Public Safety Skills instructor must adhere to Pima County JTED policies and procedures as well as the prescribed dress code while at work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Teaches skills lab and/or rotations to high school students
• Assists the instructor with the setup of instruction, demonstrations, and skills rotations
• Assists with the supervision of students enrolled in the Law & Public Safety Program
• Works closely with the instructor in the skills lab to assist students in gaining skills for certification and future student advanced training.
• Must be able to evaluate and provide guidance to students in industry certifications related to the program
• Ensures safe and effective use of training facilities
• Monitors students and assists with questions regarding demonstrations and skills rotations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Minimum Qualifications/Education And/or Experience

• Three years of current or previous experience as an officer for state and/or local agencies such as TPD, Sherriff's Department, DPS, Corrections, or any other recognized law and public safety organization
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Maintains credentials/licensure in good standing from applicable regulatory Boards
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957
• Negative TB test within the last year
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card or be able to obtain one
• Valid Arizona Driver License

Application Process

Submit a cover letter, resume, one recent (within five years) signed professional reference letters, and a copy of current certificate(s) via the district's online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.

Pima County JTED EEO Statement

Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.