Instructor, Law Enforcement Academy

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Designs lesson plans, identifiesobjectives and outcomes, and delivers curriculum within the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Basic Peace Officer (POLICE) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides lesson plans, objectives and identified outcomes for the learning modules tied to OPOTA Basic Police Training Curriculum
• Teaches, instructs, and coaches students in basic police training, related topics, and skills
• Monitors students’ performance to make suggestions/corrections for improvement and to ensure that students satisfy course standards, training requirements, and OPOTC state licensing standards
• Works individually and with other instructors to review and evaluate individual students and their progress
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• OPOTA Basic Peace Officer (POLICE) Instructor certification (unless otherwise approved by OPOTA)
  
• Certification must list all course curriculum in subject areas which the instructor is certified to instruct
  
• Instructor Certification. (Unless otherwise approved by OPOTA)
  
• Minimum of five years Law Enforcement experience
  
• Unless an “OPOTA Special Subject Instructor”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal), interpersonal and organizational skills
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word Processing and PowerPoint Presentation software, as well as Internet and Email basic skills
  
• Ability to effectively present, teach, and coach basic police training curriculum at the basic police academy level
  
• Ability to navigate and function in an adult learning environment
  
• Must have curriculum subject area knowledge/personal experience either through years of service, specialized training, or educational opportunities
• Must have the physical ability to instruct and function in the required subject matter being taught
  
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
  
• Communication
  
• Time Utilization

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
  
• Quality of Work

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
  
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Possess a license in a relevant field or recognized competency with at least three years of full-time experience and training in the subject area
  
• An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional classroom environment, with some work being completed outdoors.
  
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.