What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protective Services - Law Enforcement Instructor position at Berks Career & Technology Center?
Do you have a strong background in law enforcement, a passion for what you do, and a desire to share your expertise with high school students? If so, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for!
Start date: Beginning of the 2025-2026 School Year (on or around August 13, 2025).
About Us: BCTC is a premier career and technology center that operates as a school of choice, designed for high school students as well as adult students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with a highly relevant career and technical experience that is connected directly to business and industry.
Position Goal: Provide high-quality education to secondary students in our Protective Services – Law Enforcement program. The ideal candidate will guide students in understanding the duties of police officers and public security personnel, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic and crowd control, witness interviewing, evidence collection, crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment handling, report preparation, and more.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, emergency management, or a related field.
Prior teaching or training experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or public safety is preferred. Current certifications in law enforcement or public safety (e.g., PA Act 120 certification, emergency management, or related certifications) are a plus.
In addition, the candidate must have a minimum of four years of paid law enforcement experience with expertise in areas such as patrol, investigations, corrections, and law enforcement procedures. Willingness to complete coursework to earn a vocational teaching certification or currently hold a PA Vocational Teaching certificate in Criminal Justice/Police Science (PDE CIP: 43.0107 Occupational Competency Code 2048). Prior teaching experience is not required.
Work schedule: Full-time, 10-month position (190 days/year). Regular hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 3:15 pm (7 ¾ hours), including a 30-minute duty-free lunch. The role requires participation in six evening functions per school year, totaling three contractual workdays. Faculty meetings will extend the workday by up to 15 minutes twice a month.
Why join our team? A comprehensive benefits package, including year-round Capital Blue Cross family medical and prescription plans (with reasonable deductibles and co-pays).Employer-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.Paid time off (PTO): 10 sick days (accumulative), 2 personal days (with an additional day after 6 years of employment), and 1-3 bereavement days as needed.PSERS retirement contributory pension plan and tuition reimbursement (up to $7,500/year based on certification and contract conditions). Competitive starting salary, determined by experience and the professional union salary matrix, with annual increases.
Come join our BCTC family, where you will enjoy an incredible career, attractive benefits, flexibility, and many personal and professional growth opportunities! To apply, complete the on-line employment application process under the Human Resources link that is available @ www.berkscareer.com. Refer to job ID#434.
Questions: 610-743-7645
Application Deadline:on or before Thursday, March 13, 2025 or until the position is filled. E.O.E.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,122.00 - $79,839.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,122 - $79,839
