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Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct - Law Enforcement Academy (COM Main Campus)
FLSA
Exempt
Contract Length
N/A
Class Summary
The instructor will teach courses in the Basic Peace Officer Academy that are within their area of subject matter expertise.
This posting is for Instructors that will be primarily assigned to the College of The Mainland Basic Peace Officer Academy on the COM Main Campus.
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Status
Part Time
Position Funding
Regular
Minimum Education/Training/Experience
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.