Director, Municipal Police Academy

Bucks County Community College•Newtown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director provides administrative and operational leadership for the Bucks County Community College Municipal Police Training Academy. The Director ensures compliance with all Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) regulations and promotes the highest standards of law enforcement training for cadets and certified police officers.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education, or a closely related field.
Ten (10) years in law enforcement, including at least five (5) years in an administrative or supervisory capacity or fifteen (15) years increasingly responsible full-time experience as a Federal, State, or municipal police officer with at general police powers; OR Be a graduate of one of the following: The Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, The Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course, The Law Enforcement Instructor Training Course of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, The Northwestern University Staff and Command School, Other law enforcement training program approved by MPOETC
Possess at least two years of experience as a police or adult education instructor.
Demonstrated leadership skills, sound judgment, and professional integrity.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Academy director must be free of convictions for a disqualifying criminal offense.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience in law enforcement training or academy administration.
Proven success in community policing or partnership initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for all Academy programs, ensuring alignment with MPOETC standards and College policies.
Collaborate with College administration, instructors, and external stakeholders to develop, review, and update Academy curriculum.
Design and implement cadet support services that promote recruitment, retention, and successful program completion.
Conduct regular assessment of learning outcomes and program effectiveness for continuous improvement.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation for MPOETC inspections and accreditation processes.
Oversee daily Academy operations, including scheduling, staffing, facilities, and budget management.
Represent the College and Academy at professional meetings, community events, and law enforcement partnerships.
Foster strong working relationships between law enforcement agencies and the College.