What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Criminal Justice Academy position at Indian Hills Community College?
Description
The Criminal Justice Academy Director is responsible for the administration, leadership, and management of the academy's operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal training requirements.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Degree in Criminal Justice or related discipline required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in law enforcement, training, or public safety education.
- Experience in training program development, curriculum management, and instructional oversight.
- Knowledge of law enforcement policies, and criminal justice training methodologies.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop partnerships with law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
- Experience as a police academy instructor, law enforcement trainer, or command staff officer.
- POST Certification as a law enforcement instructor.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in law enforcement training and technology.
Work Performed
- Fulfill the Mission and Vision of ILEA as it is laid out in Iowa Code and ensure all programs follow ILEA requirements, structure, and meet the programmatic requirements (I.E. and comply with federal and state code, guidelines, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to course topic areas).
- Maintain accreditation and certification requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Oversee IHCC Regional Law Enforcement Academy student and instructional operations.
- Evaluate instructor performance and ensure professional development occurs through ongoing training and education.
- Oversee student admissions, evaluations, and progress and address disciplinary matters, complaints, and student concerns in a fair and professional manner.
- Meet all assigned classes and office commitments as scheduled to meet academy requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Responsible To:
Vice President, Business Solutions
Position Level:
Professional - Non-Exempt, traditional funding on a letter of employment
Employment Length:
Part Time, Temporary - May 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025
Schedule:
Up to 24 hours per week. Some work to be performed outside of regular IHCC hours.
