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Position Title: FT Director of LCCC Police Academy

Position Classification: Full-Time Administration

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  1. Education - Associate's Degree or Higher degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education, or related field; A graduate of one of the following: The Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, The Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course, The Law Enforcement Instructor Training Course of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, The Northwestern University Staff and Command School, or Other law enforcement training program approved by the Commission.

  2. Experience - Ten (10) years in law enforcement, including five (5) years at an administrative level; Fifteen (15) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience as a Federal, State, or Municipal police officer with general police powers; Two (2) years experience as a police or adult education instructor.

  3. Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong moral character and commitment to transparency, integrity-based leadership; Ability to work well with a diverse group of college leaders, faculty, and community leaders; Proven track record of creating programs to advance positive relationships between law enforcement organizations and the communities we serve.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Provide administrative leadership for the Policy Academy, ensuring high standards of training to cadets and current certified police officers; Work collaboratively with College Administration to create, review, and modify Academy curriculum and design student support services to assist cadets from recruitment to gradation; Conduct regular assessment of training outcomes for continuous improvement; Establish and maintain accurate records including all documentation prepared for annual MPOECTS inspections; Coordinate and supervise daily operations of the LCCC Police Academy; Develop and implement policies, plans, and goals for LCCC Police Academy in alignment with MPOETC requirements and College policies; Recruit, supervise, and evaluate LCCC Police Academy instructors and staff and conducts annual evaluations of Academy staff; Ensure Academy instructors are maintaining MPOECT standards for curriculum; Prepare and manage LCCC Police Academy budget; Direct recruitment and screening of qualified cadets for admission to the Academy; Ensure compliance with MPOECTs Academy Director and Instructor Code of Conduct; Foster working partnerships with local police departments and responsive to community needs for training modifications; Teach courses in the LCCC Police Academy curriculum and serve as backup instructor as needed with teaching load and assignments determined by Vice President of Academic Affairs; Coordinate facility use and event space use for all Academy training, ceremonies, etc. with College administration and community partners; Maintain safe use and storage of all training equipment including firearms; Work with Administration to identify and secure grants and donations to support the LCCC Policy Academy; Acts as liaison for LCCC Police Academy for community leaders, local police departments, college leaders, and other stakeholders; Coordinate meeting schedule and agenda for all LCCC External Advisory Board meetings showing responsiveness to Advisory Board and community partners; Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Entry Salary: $66,929.35/ annual

    Standard Work Week: 35 Hours

    Apply End Date: October 19, 2025.

    Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, at 800-377-5222 extension 7243. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

    Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.