Adjunct- Ohio Peace Officer

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Location: Nelsonville, OH

Job : 862

# of Openings: 1

Salary: $28.00 per hour

Under the direct supervision of the Commander of the Peace Officer Academy, performs the following functions. Provide instructional services provided and approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC);
Engage in continuous professional development in both teaching and course curriculum specific theory and practices;
Academy instructors may be requested to participate in department activities;
Participate in new student enrollment activities (recruitment, registration, Discover Hocking, and Showcase);
Participate in Academic Affairs and other institutional activities;
Maintains a safe working area and conditions.

• PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: The Police Academy Instructor will provide instruction to academy students in accordance with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission approved curriculum. Instructors will follow the provided lesson plans, use student work sheets and activities as provided, with emphasis on the incorporation of as many principles of adult learning as possible to include Problem Based Learning (PBL), Student Center Learning (SCL), active group discussions, scenario activities and other responsible adult learning techniques.
  
  The instructor will be responsible for all pre-class preparation, including development of audio visuals, handouts, scenario preparation, and that all student to instructor and student to equipment ratios are followed. The instructor will be responsible for completing all forms required by a course and returning them to the commander by the end of the appropriate course. These are forms used to track a student’s progress in the academy and learning skills.
  
  These would be the proficiency sheets, tests, and other OPOTA and course specific forms.
• PERFORMS STUDENT RECRUITMENT
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Police Academy Instructors may be requested to assist with the recruitment of Police Academy students; advise student having difficulty in class; maintain appropriate files; direct students to appropriate department and College resources; maintain confidentiality;
• ENGAGES IN CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH TEACHING AND POLICE ACADEMY RELATED TOPICS: Each instructor will be required to teach a minimum of 24 hours over the three year spam of his/her OPOTC teaching certificate, teach in a minimum of 2 academies, and obtain 24 hours of continuing education related to the subject matter in the OPOTC curriculum. These are the minimum requirements set forth by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
  
  It will be the instructor’s responsibility to renew his certificate and any related certificates to maintain an active OPOTC certification. It will also be the instructor’s responsibility to provide the academy commander a copy of his OPOTC certificate and any related certifications after they are renewed.
• PARTICIPATES IN PUBLIC SAFETY SERVCIES DEPARTMENT
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Work cooperatively with others to accomplish the goals of the department and technology; share expertise and materials with other department members; work constructively to resolve individual and department concerns; actively participate in technology and department activities and meetings; follow departmental policies.
• PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Is familiar with the mission and philosophy of Hocking College; follows Hocking College policies and procedures; promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and community lines; participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities and committees; participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the assessment of student academic achievement;
  At all times maintains a safe working area and conditions.

• Must have a minimum of a high school…