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About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge across the "Public Safety Triple Threat": Fire Services, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Dispatch.
• Proficiency in applying Constitutional Amendments (1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th) and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics to real-world scenarios.
• Practical experience with the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols.
• Three to five years of full-time experience in safety and health.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts Vocational Tech Teaching License via exams and MTEL literacy score.
• Students must be trained in Safety Practices: Identifying electrical hazards, hazardous materials containment, and ergonomic lifting techniques.
• Students must be trained in Emergency Response: CPR, bleeding control, and scene safety assessment.
• Students must be trained in Investigation: Proper crime scene management, chain of custody, and forensic evidence collection.
• Students must be trained in Interpersonal Dynamics: De-escalation strategies, cultural competency, and trauma-informed interviewing.
• Students must be trained in Technological Literacy: Use of GPS, GIS mapping, body-worn cameras, and NG911 systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prepare students for OSHA 10 – General Industry.
• Prepare students for Heartsaver First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association).
• Prepare students for Telecommunicator Certification (Commonwealth of Massachusetts).
• Prepare students for APCO/IAED Emergency Medical, Fire, and Police Dispatch certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a rigorous curriculum covering the role of public safety in society, constitutional law foundations, and the structure of the criminal justice system.
• Facilitate hands-on training in firefighting operations, search and rescue, investigative procedures, and law enforcement defensive tactics.
• Provide instruction in emergency telecommunications, including call prioritization, dispatching for fire/EMS/police, and the use of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software.
• Implement and enforce safety standards according to OSHA and NFPA guidelines, specifically focusing on the safe use of specialized PPE like SCBA and tactical gear.
• Prepare students for and provide the opportunity to achieve essential industry-recognized credentials.
• Integrate employability skills, digital literacy, and wellness strategies to address the physical and mental demands of public safety careers.