Director, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Director, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Salary

$134,265.00 - $175,185.00 Annually

Location

380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Job Type

Educational Administrator

Job Number

27-022

Division

Health & Public Safety

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Representative Duties

Under the supervision of an appropriate administrator, the Director of P.O.S.T. provides vision, leadership, direction and administration for the P.O.S.T. and other assigned public safety academies/programs. The Director of P.O.S.T. establishes and maintains a supportive program atmosphere of positive challenge, relevancy, and academic achievement for students to pursue a future in their chosen field of occupation.

• Participates with faculty in curriculum development and annual evaluation, review, and revision of courses, course materials, and instructional methods.
• Oversees and directs the operational activities of POST and other assigned academies/programs. Develops an academic class and module schedule for POST and other assigned academies/programs with the Dean
• Hires, directs, and evaluates faculty and staff of the assigned academies/programs.
• Ensures the assigned academies/programs meet accreditation and state agency requirements.
• Verifies all student academy/program completer meet all the requirements for state certification. Directs the graduation ceremonies of each academy.
• Directs activities related to high-level-technological simulators; e.g. Force Option Training Simulator (FOTS) and/or Enforcement Driver Simulator (EDS). Monitors the installation and maintenance of simulators. Reviews and approves qualifications for operation of simulators.
• Develops and implements contract and policy/procedure for outside agency use of simulators and monitors compliance.
• Works with the Articulation Officer, provides outreach and articulation services for success and growth of the programs. Informs counselors, faculty, staff and students of potential job placements or labor market information and related local, state, or federal statutes/initiatives that may impact the assigned academies/programs.
• Expands and enriches community recruiting activities through ongoing networking with local or regional universities, high schools, middle schools, career days, and/or IVC clubs.
• Utilizes data, state requirements, and Advisory Committee recommendations to facilitate Program Review and ongoing academy/program self-study/accreditation processes in collaboration with Faculty and Dean.

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Minimum Qualifications

Possession of any master's degree and one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience in a law enforcement or related field.

AND

Possession of education and current certifications to comply with the POST requirements for instructors and directors including completion of the Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC), from an accredited provider such as the Instructor Development Institute (IDI) or Academy Instructor Certificate Program (AICP), or its authorized equivalent.

AND

Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with disabilities.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:

Candidates submitting foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach the documents to your online application.

Supplemental Information

Initial salary placement is normally at Range 4 step 1. Initial placement may be negotiated at a higher step depending on experience and education. Please click here to review current salary schedule.

IMPORTANT:

• First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 23 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
• All application communications, including interview invitations, are sent through our applicant tracking system (NeoEd). Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their NeoEd account and ensuring that their contact information (including email address and phone number) is accurate and up to date. Failure to respond to interview invitations or other time-sensitive communications within the specified timeframe may result in removal from further consideration for the position. Due to the volume of applications received, candidates who do not respond may be considered withdrawn (no-show), and interview opportunities may be extended to other qualified applicants.

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Employer/employee paid medical coverage options, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional information, click here.

Earned annual sick leave.

Enrollment in a California Retirement System.

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Please answer the following questions specifically and completely. These supplemental questions will be used with other application materials to screen applicants for interview. Applicants should submit at least one well-developed paragraph for each of the supplemental questions. Answers should be thoughtful, substantive, carefully edited and may be much longer than one paragraph. If your response exceeds the maximum 600 character limit, you may continue your response by attaching an additional typed document. Please make sure to identify the questions by number. I have read and understand the above statements.

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Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College?

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Supplemental Question B: How do you define Diversity? Please share an example of how your personal and professional experience have informed your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). How do you plan to integrate DEIA in your position?

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Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand.

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Employer Imperial Valley College

Address 380 E. Aten Rd.

Imperial, California, 92251

Phone (760) 355-6210

Website http://imperial.edu/faculty-and-staff/human-resources/