What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Academy Training Coordinator position at Sinclair Community College?
At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:
- Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
- Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
- Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
- Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
- Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.
The Training Academy, part of the Department of Criminal Justice at Sinclair Community College, offers both pre-service and in-service training to support the needs of area law enforcement and corrections agencies. Peace Officer Basic and Corrections training offered through the Criminal Justice Training Academy follows the curriculum and standards of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and all commanders and instructors are certified by OPOTA.
The Criminal Justice Training Academy Coordinator provides leadership for the college’s training to meet the needs for law enforcement, corrections and private security training in the Miami Valley region. The salary for this position is negotiable.
The salary for this position begins at $57,344.00 and is determined commensurate with education and experience.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
- Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
- OPERS pension participation option, with 14% employer contribution
- 4 weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3 weeks of sick leave annually
- 14 days of annually observed company holidays
- Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
- High quality programs and events for work-life balance
- SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Provide leadership for the development of Academy training to meet area needs
- Select and supervise contract employees who provide training
- Manage the Training Academy budget, ensuring high-quality and affordable training for area agencies, and oversee training facilities
- Have or be able to obtain certifications to become an OPOTA commander and instructor for basic law enforcement training
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field required; bachelor’s, master’s degree and/or graduate of National Academy preferred
- Ability to work effectively with area agencies to determine and develop training activities that are responsive to the needs of agencies required
- Successful prior experience as a college level academic and/or OPOTA certified instructor/trainer in the field of criminal justice required
- Ability to effectively supervise personnel and manage operations, including budget, facilities and equipment required
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required
Salary : $57,344
