Law Enforcement / Peace Officer - Technical College Faculty

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Working Title:

Law Enforcement / Peace Officer - Technical College Faculty

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Job Description

The Peace Officer Instructor is responsible for delivering high quality instruction that prepares students for ethical, effective, and community focused careers in law enforcement and beyond. This position draws upon the instructor's professional experience to integrate theory, practical application, and current best practices into the learning environment. The instructor serves as a mentor and role model for future peace officers by fostering professional standards, critical thinking, and accountability consistent with state licensure requirements and the evolving expectations of the profession. Through instruction, assessment, and student support, the Peace Officer Instructor contributes to student success, workforce readiness, and the ongoing mission of the college to serve its communities through excellence in education.

Salary Range:

$43,912 - $95,542: Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Associate's degree with a major in law enforcement or criminal justice.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in law enforcement, a maximum of two years of this experience may be in corrections.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

• POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training Board of Minnesota) eligible, or a Federal licensed agent with the powers of arrest, the completion of a basic course recognized by a state council, state commission, state board, or state agency which leads to licensing or basic certification as a law enforcement officer, including but not limited to the basic Drug Enforcement Administration's Agent school, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Basic Agent school or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's uniform patrol course or basic investigators course.

Additional Requirements:

• Requirements per the Professional Peace OfficerEducation Coordinator Manual:

• Requirements to Become a PPOE Coordinator According to Minnesota Rules all PPOE coordinators must:

• Be employed full-time by a certified school and designated by the school to manage the day-to-day activities of the professional peace officer education program

• Have a bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, education, social or behavioral science, or related field

• Have at least three years of experience with a criminal justice agency

• In addition to teaching courses, the coordinator is responsible for ensuring the program maintains alignment with POST Board requirements of an Academic PPOE program. They are summarized in bulleted format as they related to the online program but full details are available in Section Five of the Professional Peace OfficerEducation Coordinator's Manual.

• Manage Instruction - maintaining and communicating which PPOE learning objectives are assigned to specific courses.

• Managing Facilities and Equipment - ensure the program has necessary resources to support learning, communicate fitness standards to students and provide opportunities for students to assess and improve their fitness levels.

• Managing Program Policies, Procedures, and Advisory Board

• Student advising specifically related to POST Board criteria, program, and employment standards

• Notifying the POST Board (signing off) of students who become eligible to take the Peace Officer Examination

Other Requirements

Applications must include:

• Online Employment Application

• Resume

• Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications

• Unofficial copy of transcripts

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (Start Date: January 7, 2026)

Telework (Yes/No)

Teaching structure varies and has the opportunity to teach online, in-person, and remote instruction.

About

Institution Information

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment - We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

• Excellence - We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

• Trust and Respect - We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

• Collaboration - We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

• Curiosity and Creativity - We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

• Accountability - As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

12-15-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-21-2026

Close Date:

10-06-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Felicia Mary Telecky

Posting Contact Email:

felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu