Criminal Justice Academy Commander (Part-Time)

Position Information

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Job Title Criminal Justice Academy Commander (Part-Time) Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 03017 Department Criminal Justice Job Category Support Job Type Part-Time Status Grant Funded Job Open Date 05/18/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Training Academy, part of the Department of Criminal Justice at Sinclair Community College, offers both pre-service and in-service training to support the needs of area law enforcement and corrections agencies. Peace Officer Basic and Corrections training offered through the Criminal Justice Training Academy follows the curriculum and standards of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and all commanders and instructors are certified by OPOTA. We also add content to the Basic curriculum beyond that required by the State.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

State certified commanders administer the day to day operation of the academy in compliance with state regulations.

Requirements

Requirements outlined by the Ohio Attorney General's Office in the Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-1-05 for Basic Academy Instructors can be found here.

Requirements outlined by the Ohio Attorney General's Office in the Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-9-05 for Basic Corrections Academy Instructors can be found here.

Summary of Commander Qualifications:

• High school graduate or possession of a "General Education Development" certificate
• Seven years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer, two of which must be as a full-time law enforcement supervisor
• Completion of ninety quarter hours or sixty semester hours at an accredited college or university
• Professional references from three current police administrators of the rank of lieutenant or above
• No convictions for a felony, crime of moral turpitude, offense of violence, sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense, or any other peace officer disqualifying offense

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you meet all of the necessary credentials outlined in the Requirements Section of the Posting Details relative to the Commander role in which you are applying?

• Yes

• No

• • In Applicant Documents under "Other" attach: A brief biographical paragraph listing your criminal justice experience to include: assignments; degrees; honors; awards; and any other relevant information that can be shared in a biographical introduction.

• Yes

• No

• • In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.

• Ohio

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.

• No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other