Basic Law Enforcement Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time instructor for its Basic Law Enforcement Program. The instructor provides theory and practical instruction to help students develop the skills needed to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Technical Certificate of Credit. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation of the position. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and submit an electronic application with a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Associate degree in criminal justice or a related field and 10 graduate hours in criminal justice, or related law enforcement experience; the posting also lists minimum-qualification pathways of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and five years of law enforcement experience, or an associate degree in criminal justice or a related field and seven years of law enforcement experience.
Georgia P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) Instructor Certification in good standing with the P.O.S.T. Council.
Three years of full-time law enforcement experience is listed among the minimum qualifications.
Proven experience maintaining lesson plans and course notebooks that reflect current curriculum.
Ability to use varied teaching methods to facilitate adult learning and provide individual students educational assistance as needed.
Knowledge of current trends and conditions in local business and industry.
Experience designing and implementing quality improvement programs.
Valid driver’s license and insurability.
An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience may be substituted on a year-over-year basis if it provides the knowledge, experience, and competencies needed to perform the job.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
Applicants must submit an electronic application, cover letter, and resume; incomplete submissions will not be considered. Applicants should include annual salary for each position held.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Instruct students and develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate students’ progress toward goals and objectives.
Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Keep current with trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in classroom and laboratory environments.
Work to maximize student placements in this field or related fields.