Security and Protective Services Instructor
About The Position
The Security and Protective Services Instructor teaches the designated curriculum in a regular classroom setting in accordance with Job Corps requirements and program specifications. The instructor fosters a positive classroom atmosphere that supports student motivation and learning, and counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal or study habits, and problems. The role adapts the curriculum to students’ vocational choices and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors. The instructor prepares reports, including student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations. In collaboration with the BCL-WBL Coordinator, the instructor implements the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program and identifies potential new work-based learning site partners. The instructor meets monthly with Career Counselors, the BCL-WBL Coordinator, and trainees to review evaluations. The position is based at Paul Simon Job Corps in Chicago, Illinois. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check and passing a drug screen under the organization’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Requirements
- Be certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located, or accredited by a professional trade organization.
- Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Successfully complete a nationwide criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- CPR Instructor Certification.
- 20 hours of unarmed security instructor training.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Teach Security and Protective Services curriculum in a classroom in accordance with Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
- Promote a positive classroom atmosphere to maximize student motivation and learning.
- Counsel and motivate students regarding behavior, training, personal and study habits, and problems.
- Individualize the curriculum to fit students’ vocational choices.
- Maintain contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
- Prepare reports, including student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
- Work with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program.
- Identify potential new work-based learning site partners.
- Meet monthly with Career Counselors, the BCL-WBL Coordinator, and trainees regarding evaluations.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 19 days of paid time off in the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
