Adjunct - Law Enforcement Academy (Com Main Campus)

Lead Instructor: Associate's degree or higher in Law Enforcement or related field (Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or Corrections) AND three (3) years industry-related work experience or Instructor Proficiency Certificates issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Assisting Instructor: Three (3) years industry related experience or experience in area assisting

Skills Testing: TCOLE license or industry experience in the related skill

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

TCOLE Licensed Basic, Intermediate, Advanced or Master Peace Officer Certificate; or holds an advanced degree in any field and two years of applicable experience.

It is recommended that each adjunct instructor hold a license, a certification or some other documentation that indicates expertise, i.e. knowledge and skills, in a specialized area/topic of instruction as required by TCOLE.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with teaching or training delivery

• Police service related knowledge and experience

• Detailed knowledge of material being taught in the various courses of instruction offered

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to the interactions with students, coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work place direction.

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.

• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Instructors are needed with expertise in the following Basic Peace Officer Course subjects:

Professional Police Practices

Professionalism and Ethics

Professional Policing

Fitness, Wellness, and Stress Management

TCOLE Rules

Multiculturalism and Human Relations

Racial profiling

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and the Criminal Justice System

US, Texas Constitution, and Rights

Penal Code

Code of Criminal Procedure

Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Asset Forfeiture

Identity Crimes

Consular Notification

Civil Process

Illegal Substances and Special Regulations

Health and Safety Code and Controlled Substance Act

Alcoholic Beverage Code

Family, Children, and Victims of Crime

Sexual Assault and Family Violence

Missing and Exploited Children

Child Alert Check List

Victims of Crime

Human Trafficking

Traffic Regulation

Traffic Code/Crash Investigation/ TIM

Intoxicated Driver (SFST)

Communication/Language

Written Communication

Verbal Communication/Public Interaction

Spanish

Use of Force

De-escalation Strategies

Force Options Theory

Special Populations

Crisis Intervention Training

Traumatic Brain Injury

Arrest Procedures

Arrest and Control

Investigations

Criminal Investigations

Juvenile Offenders

Vehicle Operation

Professional Police Driving

Patrol Operation

Patrol Skills/Traffic Stops

Radio Communications/Amber-Silver Alert/TCIC-TLETS

Civilian Interaction Training

Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Canine Encounters

Medical/Emergency Medical Assistance

Weapons

Firearms

All Hazards Training

(Specialized training and/or instructor certifications may be needed for some subjects)

Job Duties

• Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations.

• Collect, maintain and deliver student and course records to the Director of COM Law Enforcement Training Center.

• Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral.

• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.

• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.

• Assess students' performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner.

• Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.

• Build positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.

• Submit timely class reports and grades to the Coordinator of Law Enforcement Training.

• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.

• Adhere to the College of the Mainland's policies and procedures.

• Attend departmental meetings as required for the position.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Lead Instructor position must hold a current Instructor License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Physical Requirements

Positions in the classification of adjunct instructor for the Law Enforcement Academy typically require moderate to heavy physical activity. Examples of work may include:

• reaching, grasping, standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, talking, hearing and seeing;
• instruction utilizing instructional material and police related equipment, i.e. batons, handcuffs, firearms, defensive pads and operating a motor vehicle in low, moderate and high speed situations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F212P Candidates that are eligible apply Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicant Minimum Salary Range TBD Mid Point Salary Range TBD Maximum Salary Range Posting Open Date 09/11/2023 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.com.edu/postings/3380 EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.