DEFINITION:

Provides leadership and oversight through active participation in the work of faculty and staff responsible for providing classroom and laboratory instructional services to law enforcement students, and to perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to the Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Law Enforcement (LE) Training program area.  In addition, this position is to provide educational and credentialing opportunities for current law enforcement personnel and those seeking a career in law enforcement and related fields include detention, corrections, and/or telecommunicator while maintaining program requirements from all credentialing bodies. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from the Director of Law Enforcement Programs
• Exercises some supervision of PT instructors

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives, establishes schedules and methods for providing LE training programs, implement policies and procedures
• Participate in the administration of the LE program budget, submit budget recommendations; monitors expenditures
• Negotiate and acquire necessary  training facilities on and off campus as required for EWD LE courses
• Monitor and enforce program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to safety in LE classes
• Maintain records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs, accreditation requirements, North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NCCJETSC) and North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education Training and Standards Commission (NCSETSC) requirements
• Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities
• Lead, plan, provide training to, and review the work of faculty responsible for providing classroom instruction and laboratory demonstration services related to LE courses
• Lead, supervise, plan, provide training to, and review the work of staff responsible for providing administrative support related to LE courses
• Lead and participate in curriculum development; research and develop new courses and areas of study; participate in systematic program evaluation as indicated with new case law, administrative code and developing needs of the agencies.
• Act as an advisor to students and faculty; participate in student recruitment efforts
• Remain up-to-date with new developments and changes in the LE field; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other programs as appropriate
• Inventory department equipment and supplies as designated by the Director.
• Evaluate and maintain accurate records to ensure all faculty possess appropriate certifications and qualifications for courses of study offered
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Attend meetings, conferences, and other sessions related to essential functions
• Provides outreach to agencies within the service area to develop and/or provide training that best serves the needs of the clients.

Other Important Functions:

• Fill in for other instructors as needed
• May participate in advisory committee meetings in areas that are related to LE training
• Respond to student, faculty, or public inquiries; provide information within the LE area; resolve complaints in a timely manner
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various text books and select books to be used for future classes

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Assist with program accreditation and reaccreditation 
• Study community needs to guide organization and development of new courses and formats.  
• Assist with drafting contracts for all qualified course instructors and submit with instructor’s signature.
• Be responsible for all course completion reports, attendance rosters, and compliance reports to State agencies and local agencies.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the in-service requirements, new tactics and techniques, policies and procedures, training requirements and regulations for Law Enforcement Program areas to ensure that all training conforms to State and Federal protocol.
• Maintain up-to-date and current personnel files for instructors and assist in certifications.
• Monitor and ensure student compliance with State agencies (CJ Standards, Sheriff’s Standards, etc.).
• Manage program evaluations. 
• Attend professional development to maintain or enhance certifications required for instruction.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations, services and activities of a LE training program
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Modern principles and practices of LE training program development and  implementation
• Basic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws; codes; and safety regulations
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to LE training
• Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of LE training services
• Modern office equipment including computers
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Methods and techniques of classroom and laboratory instruction related to the LE area
• Operational characteristics of instructional equipment and tools used in the classroom or   laboratory
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies
• Current trends, research findings and developments in the LE area

Ability To:

• Supervise, organize, train and evaluate the work of instructional, technical and clerical personnel
• Coordinate, direct and implement LE training programs.
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient LE training programs
• Understand and interpret State Education and Administrative codes, policies and  procedures
• Administer LE training program budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner
• Lead, organize, and review the work of faculty and staff in the LE area
• Independently perform classroom and laboratory audits of activities in the LE area
• Research and develop new courses and instructional programs
• Operate a variety of instructional and office equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Current instructor certification through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NCCJETSC) and / or North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education Training and Standards Commission (NCSETSC)
• Five or more years experience in the Law Enforcement and/or Criminal Justice field
• Supervisory experience in the field

Minimum Experience:

• Five years of experience in law enforcement including three years of work with law enforcement training program instruction or implementation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to include but not limited to Power Point, Word. Proficient in Google Suite including drive, docs.  Experience with online course delivery through zoom, collaborate or others.  
• Experience with online learning.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Associate ‘s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience in the community college setting. 
• Experience with online teaching.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying. 
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required. 
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.