Adjunct- Ohio Peace Officer

 

Salary: $28.00 per hour

 

Under the direct supervision of the Commander of the Peace Officer Academy, performs the
following functions. Provide instructional services provided and approved by the Ohio
Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC); Engage in continuous professional
development in both teaching and course curriculum specific theory and practices; Academy
instructors may be requested to participate in department activities; Participate in new
student enrollment activities (recruitment, registration, Discover Hocking, and Showcase);
Participate in Academic Affairs and other institutional activities; Maintains a safe working
area and conditions.

 

-PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: The Police Academy Instructor will provide

instruction to academy students in accordance with the Ohio Peace Officer Training

-Commission approved curriculum. Instructors will follow the provided lesson plans, use
student work sheets an activities as provided, with emphasis on the incorporation of as
-many principles of adult learning as possible to include Problem Based Learning (PBL),
Student Center Learning (SCL), active group discussions, scenario activities and other
responsible adult learning techniques. . The instructor will be responsible for all pre-class
preparation, including development of audio visuals, handouts, scenario preparation, and
that all student to instructor and student to equipment ratios are followed.
The instructor will be responsible for completing all forms required by a course and returning
them to the commander by the end of the appropriate course. These are forms used to
track a student’s progress in the academy and learning skills. These would be the
proficiency sheets, tests, and other OPOTA and course specific forms.

-PERFORMS STUDENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES: Police Academy Instructors may be
requested to assist with the recruitment of Police Academy students; advise student having

difficulty in class; maintain appropriate files; direct students to appropriate department and

College resources; maintain confidentiality;

-ENGAGES IN CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH TEACHING
AND POLICE ACADEMY RELATED TOPICS: Each instructor will be required to teach a
minimum of 24 hours over the three year spam of his/her OPOTC teaching certificate, teach
in a minimum of 2 academies, and obtain 24 hours of continuing education related to the
subject matter in the OPOTC curriculum. These are the minimum requirements set forth by
the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
It will be the instructor’s responsibility to renew his certificate and any related certificates to
maintain an active OPOTC certification. It will also be the instructor’s responsibility to
provide the academy commander a copy of his OPOTC certificate and any related
certifications after they are renewed.

-PARTICIPATES IN PUBLIC SAFETY SERVCIES DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES: Work
cooperatively with others to accomplish the goals of the department and technology; share
expertise and materials with other department members; work constructively to resolve
individual and department concerns; actively participate in technology and department
activities and meetings; follow departmental policies.

-PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Is familiar
with the mission and philosophy of Hocking College; follows Hocking College policies and
procedures; promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and
community lines; participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities and committees;
participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the
assessment of student academic achievement;
At all times maintains a safe working area and conditions.

 

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills
-Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, although an Associate’s degree in
Criminal Justice or related field is preferred, completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training
Commission approved Instructional Skills Course, and 5 years of full-time relevant law
enforcement experience or qualify as a special topics instructor.
-The degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or
equivalent as verified by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services, Inc.
-Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
-Proficient in the use of email.
-Proficient in the use of Microsoft and Google applications such as Google Doc, Google
Slides, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive, and Google Drive.
-Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.

-Knowledge of subject area.

-Knowledge of educational theory and application.
-Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
-Interest in and commitment to the principles of adult learning process.
-Educational technology skills.
-Confidentiality.
-Caring attitude toward students.
-Learning and self-motivation skills.
-Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
-Knowledge of College resources available to students.
-Knowledge of organizational structure.
-Current knowledge of OPOTC programs, objectives, and requirements.
-Openness to suggestions for improvement.
-Attention to detail.
-Flexibility in dealing with others.
-Ability to work as a team member.
-Ability to prioritize work.
-Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and
values.
-Positive attitude.
-Knowledge of safe working conditions.