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Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor - Law Enforcement - Public Safety Center

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/22/2025 CLOSED ON 2/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor - Law Enforcement - Public Safety Center position at Harrisburg Area Community College?

Job Summary: Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor- Law Enforcement - Public Safety Center are PART-TIME instructors that provide interactive classroom or on-line based instruction and student academic support for assigned classes. Lesson plans are designed or delivered to ensure both quality and consistency of academic instruction. Strong candidates must possess good organizational skills, the ability to motivate and encourage success in fulfilling their teaching duties with minimal supervision. Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning amongst a wide range of student backgrounds. Candidates should demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, initiative and a sincere interest in transforming students' lives so that they can reach their maximum potential, while being culturally sensitive and dependable. Adjunct faculty may also have a responsibility for providing face to face instruction both on and off campus to local organizations, military groups, government entities, companies, and other educational institutions within HACC's service region.

This position will be responsible for providing education as outlined above for the following discipline(s) and areas of study:
-Police Academy (Act 120)
-Mandatory In-Service (Act 180)
-Lethal Weapons (Act 235)
-Probation/Parole courses Law Enforcement Elective training Contracted training Firing Range facilitation.
-Non-Credit Law Enforcement Elective Programs
-Role Players

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
* Background or Experience in a Law Enforcement Related Field
* MPOETC-certified General or Specialized Instructor (For Act 120 and Act 180 program instruction)
* PSP certified Act 235 instructor (For Act 235 program instruction)
* FETC-certified Instructor (For Probation/Parole program instruction)
* Law Enforcement Subject Matter expert (for elective program instruction)
* Certified firearms instructor (for range operations)
* Instructor credentials for specific areas of instruction (for contracted training programs)

Licensing Requirements:

* MPOETC-certified General or Specialized Instructor (For Act 120 and Act 180 program instruction)
* PSP certified Act 235 instructor (For Act 235 program instruction)
* FETC-certified Instructor (For Probation/Parole program instruction)
* Law Enforcement Subject Matter expert (for elective program instruction)
* Certified firearms instructor (for range operations)
* Instructor credentials for specific areas of instruction (for contracted training programs)

-Valid Driver's License
-Please note that all teaching faculty are required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range: Varies

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Job Specific Task List:

  • Deliver classroom and hands-on law enforcement training in compliance with MPOETC, FETC, and State and National standards. - (Essential)
  • Develop and update lesson plans, training materials, and scenario-based exercises. - (Essential)
  • Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback. - (Essential)
  • Maintain accurate training and certification records. - (Essential)
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed during all training activities. - (Essential)
  • Collaborate with Workforce Development staff, fire departments, and community partners to meet training needs - (Essential)
  • Maintain required instructor certifications and participate in ongoing professional development - (Essential)
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Part-Time (less than 1,000 hours)

If part time, hours per week: Varies

The Equipment You'll Need:

It is HACC's expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment while working remotely.

  • Your own computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox, Edge, Safari, Chrome) https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/the-latest-version/
  • Access to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL, 4G/LTE, FIOS, Satellite, or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast https://www.speedtest.net/
  • Equipment/technology which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events, such as USB Headset, speaker and microphone, captioning services, adaptive technology, assistive devices, etc.

If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role, you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together
  • We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
  • We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
  • We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
  • We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.
Caring for Each Other
  • We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
  • We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
  • We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
  • We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.
Caring by Doing What is Right
  • We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
  • We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
  • We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
  • We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.

 

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