Director, Basic Law Enforcement

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Job Title: Director, Basic Law EnforcementAgency: Augusta Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000003604Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details: $62,954.76 - $75,279.25 Job Description: JOB SUMMARY

The Director of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy is responsible for providing strategic leadership, academic oversight, and operational management of the Law Enforcement Academy. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality training programs that meet Georgia P.O.S.T. Basic Mandate Standards and prepare students for successful law enforcement careers.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provide academic leadership for the academy, ensuring they meet the needs of the community and law enforcement agencies.

• Coordinate development, implementation, and evaluation of the academy

• Monitor alignment of the curriculum with the Technical College System of Georgia (T.C.S.G.) state standards and with Georgia P.O.S.T. standards.

• Provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.

• Collaborate with admissions staff to ensure the admission of qualified students.

• Monitor student enrollment, retention, and placement data.

• Develop and manage the academy's annual budget, operational guidelines, and annual planning.

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructors and instructional facilitators of the academy.

• Coordinates and acts as facilitator for the quarterly academy advisory committee meetings as required by T.C.S.G. and Georgia P.O.S.T., and maintains the agenda and minutes.

• Build and maintain relationships with local law enforcement agencies, university administration, and other community partners.

• Direct departmental operations (e.g., preparation of class schedules, ordering of equipment and supplies, inventory of instructional property, equipment, and materials).

• Oversee the development of training materials, examinations, and class schedules to ensure students receive a quality educational experience that meets accredited standards.

• Review instructors’ course guidebooks to ensure compliance with the College, T.C.S.G., and accreditation guidelines.

• Maintain necessary program documentation.

• Participate in recruitment activities for the college and the academy.

• Maintain open communication with program faculty, the Dean of Public and Professional Services, and Vice Presidents of the College concerning program effectiveness.

• Communicate faculty, staff, and students’ concerns to the Dean of Public and Professional Services.

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the academy’s non-credit programs and service standards by attending state meetings and working with consortium members.

• Perform any other related duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to maintain and update lesson plans and course materials that reflect current curriculum standards.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary trends, practices, and issues within law enforcement and public safety.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven leadership and supervisory abilities.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

• Five (5) years of full-time sworn law enforcement experience

• Teaching Experience

• Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor Certification OR ability to qualify for Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor Equivalency Approval

• Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field.

• Experience as a Director of a Law Enforcement Academy.

• Supervisory experience.

• Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor certifications: Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and EVOC.

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.