Instructor, Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) Academy

Instructor Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) Academy Salary: $33.35 Hourly Location: Center for Public Safety Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary Job Number: 202600074 Org: Institute of Public Safety Opening Date: 03/24/2026

Description Benefits Questions

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Reporting to Captain Hoobin, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the Program Manager and the Program Coordinator, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a CJSTC-certified General Topic Instructor.

Required Experience:

• 3 years of law enforcement.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is a part-time on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures).
• Requires availability 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers.
• Possession of a valid Floridas Drivers License is required (or must be eligible to obtain a Floridas license within 30 days).

Previous employees and candidates are welcome to apply/reapply for any posted positions. Only one application per posting job number (listed at top of posting) is needed.

Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• an electronic job application
• current vita/resume
• license/certification
• unofficial transcripts

The screening and selection process may take more than 2 weeks. Please contact careers@polk.edu if you have questions or would like more information.

Important Information

• Upload unofficial transcripts when applying. If you need to request official transcripts, please have them sent directly to HR@polk.edu. Once opened or uploaded by you, they become unofficial.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veterans Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
• Applicants may reapply for any posted position.

Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the Colleges equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator 3425 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803 863.669.2.903 compliance@polk.edu

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01 Are you over the age of 18? Yes / No

02 Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Yes / No

03 Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.) Yes / No

04 Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs? Yes / No

05 Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.) Yes / No

06 Are you a current employee at Polk State College? Yes / No

07 Are you bilingual? Yes / No

08 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree + 18 graduate hours
• Doctorate Degree

09 Do you have a CJSTC license/certification? Yes / No

10 How many years of professional law enforcement experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

11 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I understand and agree / No, I do not agree

Required Question

Employer: Polk State College Address: 999 Avenue H NE Winter Haven, Florida, 33881 Phone: 8632971055 Website: www.polk.edu