Program Director II, Police Academy, Police Studies, & Criminal Justice

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Minimum Hiring Annual Salary :

$74,836.00

Maximum Hiring Annual Salary :

$80,823.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus :

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and / or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
• A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and / or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered.

The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below :

Job Description :

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Police Academy / Police Studies / Criminal Justice Program Director oversees the state-regulated Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Peace Officer Academy, which confers the following certificates : Basic Peace Officer Academy; Standard Field Sobriety Test; Tactical Casualty Care for Law Enforcement Skills; Arrest Control, Driving, and Firearms. Primary focus is on POST compliance and ensuring all objectives are met for the Colorado Attorney General’s Office Basic Peace Officer Academy. The Program Director also oversees the Police Studies and Criminal Justice Associate Degree programs. The Program Director performs management duties, including but not limited to developing and implementing short-term and long-term plans, managing budget responsibilities, providing program leadership, and supervising staff. This role involves interviewing, recommending candidates for hire, training, & supervising full-time and part-time Faculty and Assistant Instructors working in the police academy / police studies, and criminal justice degree and certificate programs. This role serves as the initial point of contact for employee and student grievances or complaints related to the degree and certificate programs, and responds appropriately or escalates the issue up the chain of command.

This position is authorized - but not required - to carry a concealed firearm on Aims Community College property. Carrying a concealed firearm under this authorization is strictly voluntary. Individuals choosing to carry must meet eligibility requirements and comply with all conditions outlined in the College’s Concealed Carry Authorization document. Carry is permitted only while performing official duties.

Records :

Police Academy, Police Studies, & Criminal Justice Direction, Oversight, & Compliance :

Supervision :

Advising :

Recruitment, Retention, & Marketing :

Internal & External Collaboration :

Budget :

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Public Safety, Business Administration, or another related field; plus four (4) years of related work experience in public safety or another related area, or an equivalent combination of education and / or work experience. Of the four (4) years of required work experience, three (3) years must be supervisory experience.

Colorado Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Completion or federal equivalent (must be in good standing).

This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS : Cover Letter

Resume

Colorado Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Completion or federal equivalent (must be in good standing).

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous experience as a Police Academy Director in an interim or permanent role.

All Applicants :

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page : https : / / www.aims.edu / departments / human-resources / hiring-process .

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening / Selection :

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and / or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.