Part-Time Law Enforcement​/Criminal Justice Trainers​/Instructors - Justice and Safety Institute

Application Instructions

• Current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) – log in to Workday to complete the internal application process.
• Current Penn State student (not previously employed at the university) – log in to Workday to complete the student application process.
• External applicant – click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

The Justice and Safety Institute is currently seeking qualified Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Trainers to instruct in our programs. Courses within this program focus on leadership and management models, styles, and approaches conducted on site for the client agency, online or in an asynchronous platform.

Subjects include, but are not limited to, Budgeting, Report Writing, Grant Writing, First Line Supervision, Field Training Officer, Police Executive Development, Advanced Executive Development, Media, Leadership and Command, Police Conduct, Performance Appraisal, and Risk Management.

• Travel for in-person instruction.
• Command experience in law enforcement (minimum of 3 years).
• Law enforcement supervisory experience (minimum of 5 years).
• Correctional facility supervisory experience.
• Operation of a motor vehicle – a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

EEO IS THE LAW – Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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