[Hiring] Law Enforcement / Peace Officer - Technical College Faculty @North Hennepin Community College

Role Description

The Peace Officer Instructor is responsible for delivering high quality instruction that prepares students for ethical, effective, and community focused careers in law enforcement and beyond. This position draws upon the instructor’s professional experience to integrate theory, practical application, and current best practices into the learning environment. The instructor serves as a mentor and role model for future peace officers by fostering professional standards, critical thinking, and accountability consistent with state licensure requirements and the evolving expectations of the profession. Through instruction, assessment, and student support, the Peace Officer Instructor contributes to student success, workforce readiness, and the ongoing mission of the college to serve its communities through excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with a major in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in law enforcement, a maximum of two years of this experience may be in corrections.
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training Board of Minnesota) eligible, or a Federal licensed agent with the powers of arrest, the completion of a basic course recognized by a state council, state commission, state board, or state agency which leads to licensing or basic certification as a law enforcement officer.

Requirements

• Be employed full-time by a certified school and designated by the school to manage the day-to-day activities of the professional peace officer education program.
• Have a bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, education, social or behavioral science, or related field.
• Have at least three years of experience with a criminal justice agency.
• Manage Instruction – maintaining and communicating which PPOE learning objectives are assigned to specific courses.
• Managing Facilities and Equipment – ensure the program has necessary resources to support learning, communicate fitness standards to students and provide opportunities for students to assess and improve their fitness levels.
• Managing Program Policies, Procedures, and Advisory Board.
• Student advising specifically related to POST Board criteria, program, and employment standards.
• Notifying the POST Board (signing off) of students who become eligible to take the Peace Officer Examination.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package featuring low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options.
• Dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents.