South Florida State College Avon Park , FL 33825
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description:
Full-time, year-round position responsible for coordinating and teaching Criminal Justice Academy classes and continuing workforce education courses for criminal justice personnel. Additional duties may include coordinating and assisting with the Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Science degree program.
Typical work schedule: Monday
Thursday 7 am
6 pm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Discusses training needs with Director, Criminal Justice Programs and schedules classes as needed in accordance with College policies/procedures.
b. Recruits qualified instructors for classes, and supervises/evaluates instruction to ensure quality training.
c. Coordinates scheduling of qualified instructors for all classes.
d. Stays abreast of current attendance records of the students and discusses any absences with the Program director.
e. Arranges makeup work for those students with excused absences in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Criminal Justice Programs and FDLE.
f. Supervises students and resolves classroom problems in accordance with Criminal Justice programs rules and regulations.
g. Assists and participates in the coordination of graduation exercises.
a. Provides instruction at the discretion and direction of the Criminal Justice programs director.
b. Maintains certification as an instructor in both general and high liability areas, as well as remaining thoroughly knowledgeable of all Academy courses.
a. Maintains contact and coordination with law enforcement and correctional institutions served by the College to determine training needs and scheduling of classes.
b. Works with Academy staff to schedule classes.
c. Prepares announcements and mail-outs for upcoming classes.
d. Arranges for instructors for upcoming classes.
e. Keeps abreast of current developments in the areas of training responsibilities.
a. Attends training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance knowledge and skills as job responsibility and authorization dictates.
a. Adheres to and enforces the administrative policies and procedures of the College, Criminal Justice Program, and FDLE.
b. Exercises good judgment and care in the use of materials and equipment designated for use in the course or program being taught.
c. Adheres to the moral and ethical standards of the College and the profession.
d. Demonstrates good physical fitness health and grooming standards.
e. Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality.
f. Serves on committees as assigned.
g. Maintains good relationships with community agencies and other College departments.
Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
Acts in accordance with College policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Educational: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice (or related field) required; Master's degree preferred. In exceptional cases, the combination of extensive law enforcement or corrections experience, FDLE certification, and college coursework may be considered equivalent to the degree requirement.
Experiential: A minimum of five years of experience in law enforcement or corrections required. Experience teaching Criminal Justice courses is preferred.
Other: Current F.D.L.E. instructional certification and certification in at least two high liability areas required (or ability to obtain certification in two high liability instructional areas as soon as possible after employed).
Additional Information:
Classification: Professional Staff, Level III
Reports To: Director, Criminal Justice Programs
Supervises: Adjunct Instructors
Posting Date: June 10, 2024
Starting Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
Application deadline: June 30, 2024 Extended deadline: July 31, 2024
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:
South Florida State College
ATTN: Director, Human Resources
EA/EO & ADA Officer
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
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