What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator/Instructor, Public Safety position at Durham Technical Community College?
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full-Time Faculty
Job Number
24-25-00084
Division
Academics and Guided Career Pathways
Department
Public Safety Service Programs
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
3/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Coordinator/Instructor
in the Human Services & Public Safety Department. The
Coordinator/Instructor of Public Safety will manage the coordination, administration, and timely
execution of cross-functional projects with the Human Service & Public
Safety Pathway, including setting, tracking, and meeting deadlines,
coordinating course schedules, and maintaining program compliance. This
position will also develop and teach courses within the Public Safety
Continuing Education (CE) or Curriculum (CU) instructional programs as needed.
in the Human Services & Public Safety Department. The
Coordinator/Instructor of Public Safety will manage the coordination, administration, and timely
execution of cross-functional projects with the Human Service & Public
Safety Pathway, including setting, tracking, and meeting deadlines,
coordinating course schedules, and maintaining program compliance. This
position will also develop and teach courses within the Public Safety
Continuing Education (CE) or Curriculum (CU) instructional programs as needed.
Examples of Duties
- Maintain an accurate inventory of Public Safety Training supplies, including instructional supplies, portable equipment, and course records for all programs.
- Assures the maintenance and completion of records, reports, and other information required in this field related to the American Heart Association, AHA Training Site, and the Office of the State Fire Marshall.
- Participates and facilitates the coordination, design, and implementation of Public Safety programs in Durham and Orange Counties, including CPR and Fire Services.
- Coordinates and participates in the Training Site’s initial and subsequent site reviews. Maintaining a networking relationship with Durham Tech’s AHA Training Center.
- In coordination with the Director of Public Safety Training, performs site visits and compliance checks of college processes and State-mandated course requirements.
- Coordinates with the Director of Public Safety Training to prepare a master course schedule and assists with marketing and registration of courses.
- Develop and teach (6 credit hours or 96 contact hours) courses related to fire services, emergency management, public administration, or emergency medical services in the Public Safety pathway.
- Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Dean or Chief Academic Officer in meeting the institution's needs.
Minimum Qualifications
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, or PALS Instructor, N.C. State Fire Marshall’s Office, or N.C. State Office of Emergency Medical Services qualified instructor certification.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related public service or medical field of study.
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years of field experience in a public safety-related or educational fieldSupplemental Information
- Demonstrated ability to organize, develop, and teach professional-level courses and strong organizational skills
- Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of the community college student.
- Experience and high-level proficiency with college student information systems (e.g., Colleague), Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint 2010 or above), and basic query language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relations skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
- Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college coupled with the requirements as specified by the State of North Carolina public safety accreditation organizations.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of supply and asset management.
- Thorough knowledge of current departmental policies, county policies, and NCOEMS regulations and willingness to carry out set policies.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, at times, 50 lbs.
- Good eye/hand dexterity.
Normal Working Hours:
A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined by the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-half-day work weeks.
