Director, BLET School and Criminal Justice In-Service

Employer

Rockingham Community College

Job Location

On-Site

Salary Grade

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits; NC Retirement System (TSERS)

Job Reports To

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 05/05/2025

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

38

Employment Type

Full-time Staff

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED LICENSING:

  • Current General Instructor certification by North Carolina Department of Justice, Training, and Standards Division 
  • School Director Certification or ability to earn certification within 2 months of employment 
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (A, B, or C ):
Minimum:  High School Diploma/Equivalency (recognized by the issuing state) AND five years of practical experience as a criminal justice officer or as an administrator/specialist in a field directly related to the criminal justice system. At least one year of the required five years’ experience must have been while actively participating in criminal justice training as a Commission-certified instructor; 

OR

(B) Associate’s degree AND four years of practical experience as a criminal justice officer or as an administrator/specialist in a field directly related to the criminal justice system. At least one year of the required four years’ experience must have been while directly participating in criminal justice training as a Commission certified instructor;

OR

 (C) Bachelor’s degree 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree
Specialty instructor certifications (i.e. Firearms, SCAT, Hazardous Materials, Physical Fitness)

Position Description

Job Duties

  • Plans, develops, implements, and administers the Basic Law Enforcement Training program and Criminal Justice In-Service programs
  • Ensures programs and courses are current and in compliance with North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and orienting part-time faculty for the program areas; Assists in recruiting and training qualified instructors for BLET and in-service courses
  • Coordinates approved course outlines, textbooks, materials, supplies, and facilities
  • Provides each instructor with a current commission-approved course outlines and explains the duties and responsibilities
  • Coordinates the evaluation of instructors
  • Coordinates instruction for on-campus and off-campus instruction
  • Works collaboratively with law enforcement agencies to evaluate course content for relevance and to develop new courses
  • Coordinate advisory committee membership and meetings
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and coordinating background checks on potential BLET students
  • Maintains the code of student conduct and reports issues to senior administration and employers
  • Assists in the placement of graduates
  • Establishes and/or maintains robust, positive partnerships with law enforcement agencies. Maintains positive relationships with law enforcement agencies
  •  Maintains strict compliance with NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission record keeping and other state, federal, and college standards
  •  Assists in the planning, budgeting, and use of departmental funds
  • Identifies needs and develops plans and projections for future academy growth or organizational improvements
  • Maintains accurate records for the college, auditors, training and standards, and SACSCOC
  • Oversees the maintenance and procurement of the equipment required for quality instruction
  • Monitors compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and institutional accreditation
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

How to Apply

Contact Info

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100