Director/Instructor, Basic Law Enforcement Training

Southeastern Community College (NC) - SCC Main Campus, NC

SCC Main Campus, NC

Educational Services

About the position

Provide management and oversight of the pre-service Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Justice, Training and Standards Commission and other relevant external bodies. Provide quality instruction and services for student success. Faculty are to pursue and maintain a current awareness of the College's growth and engage in professional development, assisting in achieving the college mission and purpose through effective customer focus, college service, and willingness to assist as needed. Faculty should provide responsible academic support to the Division Chair.

Responsibilities

• Possess a broad-based knowledge of law enforcement practices at the local, state and federal levels, as well as in the field, community and private industry.
• Recruit, orientate and advise students in the BLET Program.
• Recruit, schedule, advise, and evaluate BLET instructors.
• Maintain correspondence with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission to maintain program approval and audits.
• Organize and administer all details of the program to ensure quality assurance.
• Direct and supervise the Qualified Assistant.
• Utilize teaching materials provided by the state regulatory agency to meet curriculum standards.
• Maintain a current inventory of all BLET equipment, ensuring proper dissemination of such equipment as needed throughout the BLET schedule.
• Perform expectations of Director as stated in the Management Guide for Basic Law Enforcement School Director and the Standards Commission Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental assessment/program unit strategic plans.
• Coordinate textbook requisitions, and proper attire for BLET students.
• Obtain credentials to implement new courses in conjunction with the Director of Law Enforcement Training and Prison Education.
• Review the need for equipment, supplies and instructional materials and recommend purchases; supervises facilities for program area, if assigned, for proper use, safety, security and maintenance.
• Conduct peer observations according to professional development system for both full and part time faculty.
• Teach assigned courses according to the required curriculum to meet the College's, NCDOJ Training and Standards Division and the NC Sheriff's Training and Standards guidelines, goals and objectives.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved addendum for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in completing computer operations necessary to instruction, advisement and other College recognized forms of communication to include Acadis.
• Develop and maintain an electronic learning site for all assigned courses through the current learning management system, Ramsonline.
• Ensure all assigned online courses follow SCC's, SACSCOC Online Standards and state regulatory agency requirements.
• Submit a Personal Development Plan to the appropriate Dean annually demonstrating responsibility for professional development and personal growth.
• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes, methods of measurement and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to maximize student learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information per the College and FERPA guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with off campus facility stakeholders for reservation of facilities off campus.
• Maintain accuracy in the assigned subject matter through involvement in professional organizations and attending or facilitating professional meetings, conferences, workshops, on-campus and off-campus.
• Substitute for other instructors within the field in case of absence.
• Represent the College at community and outside organization functions/events.
• Participate in the marketing of academic programs to the community, participate in presentations to the community, local schools, and business and industry.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate and discuss options with SCC's Financial Aid Office for possible funding resources for potential students.
• With guidance from the Dean of Healthcare and Public Safety Training, schedule and coordinate BLET Graduation ceremonies.
• Perform registration duties and maintain accurate attendance records as well as accurate forms for regulatory agencies.
• Uphold the dignity of the profession by appropriate dress, behavior, maintenance of office and classroom environments, and communication.
• Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities.
• Perform other duties related to and within the scope of the mission of the college as assigned.
• Attend the mandated School Directors Conference hosted by NCDOJ annually.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. (Required)
• Must have held a current General Instructor Certification for one year. (Required)

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain specialty instructor certifications for law enforcement (i.e. Firearms, SCAT, Hazardous Materials, Physical Fitness.) (Preferred)