Basic Law Enforcement Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Hinesville, 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 required to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Technical Certificate of Credit. The role includes teaching, curriculum and student progress duties, maintaining program certification and documentation, keeping current with developments in the field, ensuring classroom and lab safety, and supporting student placement in law enforcement or related fields. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and submit an electronic application with a cover letter and resume. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field with 10 graduate hours in Criminal Justice, or related law enforcement experience, as stated in the initial qualifications.
Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor Certification in good standing.
Three years of full-time law enforcement experience, as stated in the initial qualifications.
Experience maintaining lesson plans and course notebooks that reflect current curriculum.
Ability to use varied teaching methods to facilitate adult learning and provide individual student assistance.
Knowledge of current trends and conditions in local business and industry.
Experience designing and implementing quality improvement programs.
Valid driver’s license and insurability.
The additional minimum qualifications section specifies either 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, plus P.O.S.T. Instructor Certification in good standing. An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience may be substituted year-over-year.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers with a cover letter and resume; incomplete submissions will not be considered. Applicants should include annual salary for each position held.
Male applicants between ages 18 and 26 must present proof of Selective Service registration.

Nice To Haves

Georgia P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor certification.
EVOC certification.
Defensive Tactics certification.
Other high-liability certifications.
Teaching experience in a college or university.

Responsibilities

Instruct students and develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate students’ progress in attaining 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 lab environments.
Work to maximize student placements in this field or related fields.