Director, Southern Desert Regional Police Academy

Director, Southern Desert Regional Police Academy

Job Description

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. CSN provides an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment with hundreds of degrees and certificates across 70 academic programs. CSN hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a diverse student population.

More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), offering associate and select bachelor’s degrees. In line with CSN’s mission, vision, and values, we foster an environment where diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

CSN recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution and supports student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty provide culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission to create and preserve an environment dedicated to educational access, equitable resources, dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We are committed to a Students First institutional culture, embracing difficult conversations, examining implicit biases, and continuously improving by centering the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to a discrimination-free workplace and learning environment based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in all programs and activities.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region offers professional satisfaction and quality of life with opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada provides outdoor recreation, with nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots such as Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park. Residents enjoy vibrant communities in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class dining, and parks.

The region has a reasonable cost of living and mild winters with ample sunshine.

Las Vegas features professional sports teams and events, including the NHL Golden Knights, WNBA Aces, NFL Raiders, Las Vegas Lights FC, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid:
  Tuition and fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off:
  Various time off options to support work-life balance.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: 19.25% employee contribution with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives.

For more information about CSN benefits, please visit the CSN benefits page.

* This Position is open until filled.

Job Summary

The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy (SDRPA) was established in 2003 and is located at the Waters Street Facility in Henderson, NV. CSN serves as the fiscal and logistical agent for the SDRPA. The CSN Academic Director serves under the administrative direction of the CSN Dean of Business, Hospitality and Public Services. The Academic Director acts as the academic liaison between the college and the SDRPA Commander and leadership.

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