Criminal Justice Institute Instructor (Academy)

Job Description

Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:

*Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.

*Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.

*Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.

*Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as a Criminal Justice Instructor - Academy!

Are you passionate about working with the next generation of Law Enforcement Officers? Do you have a wealth of LEO experience to share with our academy students? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Criminal Justice Institute Instructor coordinates and instructs Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Recruit and Crossover Training Courses.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs Basic Recruit and Crossover Training programs as prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the College.

• Organizes, records, and processes required training attendance, certification, and/or training documentation.

• Reviews and administers end-of-course examinations.

• Secures examination materials and student results per FDLE, CJS, and College policies.

• Appropriately integrating computer software and technology to provide interesting and professional presentations.

• Maintains a safe and effective classroom environment.

• Participates in department, division, and CJI Instructor meetings at least once per year.

• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certified instructor or have a CJSTC 82 Instructor Exemption.

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a certified criminal justice officer or three (3) years' experience in the high-liability topic of instruction for which certification is sought.

• Must be a public speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds and be outside in the various elements of weather. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.