Police Training Prof PT

East Central College • Williamsville, IL

6d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This is classroom and practical instruction given to police recruits including pre-employment students and in service training provided to police officers on various police related topics and proficiencies. It also includes the facilitation of such instruction given by various experts in the field. The instruction and facilitation includes actual working practices, matters of law and proficiencies such as firearms, blood alcohol testing, emergency vehicle operation, etc. The instruction strongly emphasizes actual working practices, procedures and methods used in police agencies on a day-to-day basis. The incumbent is expected to exercise both initiative and independent judgment in the development of course objectives, lesson plans and evaluation methodology. Work is performed under the general guidance of the Director of Training for the Academy, instructional guidelines are also subject to mandates, and guidelines set by the New York State Department of Criminal Justices.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement administration and training practices
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local criminal laws
• Thorough knowledge of effective teaching techniques
• Good knowledge of the principles of supervision
• Ability to write clear and precise lesson plans and reports
• Good word processing skills
• Good human relations techniques and ability to work as a member of a team
• Sound professional judgment, initiative and resourcefulness, tack, physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree and four (4) four years of experience as a police officer or federal criminal law enforcement officer, at least one (1) year of which must have included duties as an instructor in Law Enforcement Training
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and nine (9) years of experience as police officer or federal criminal law enforcement officer, at least one (1) year of which must have included duties as an instructor in Law Enforcement Training
• New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services certification of Master Instructor
• Certification as a Field Training Instructor
• Certification as an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Instructor
• Certification as a Breath Analysis Instructor
• Certification as a Radar/Lidar Operator Instructor

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Public Administration or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience as police officer
• An AAS degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience as police officer
• Possession of current certification as a Police Instructor, from the Bureau for Municipal Police, may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience as an instructor in Law Enforcement Training

Responsibilities

• Instructs police officers and recruits in practices and procedures of law enforcement
• Assists in the development of training curricula, course outlines and announcements including all the ancillary activities associated with it
• Acts as a facilitator by arranging for the services of highly skilled and outside expertise on topics or skills not possessed by current staff members and schedules it
• Prepares recruit and in service class schedules as directed by the Director of Training
• Keeps informed of the latest procedures and practices in the law enforcement field. This includes attending training sessions on occasion to keep their skills updated and reading periodicals including various online subscriber services and networks
• Takes daily roll call, inspection and enforcement of academy rules and regulations to be followed by police recruits and trainees (including pre-employment candidates)
• Supervises and facilitates off site instruction, field problems, firearms training, emergency vehicle operations training (EVOC), defensive tactics, physical education, etc.

Benefits

• Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions
• Expansive Health & Wellness initiatives
• Tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level