21st Century Public Safety Academy Instructor
On-site · Olathe, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
21st Century Public Safety Academy Instructor in Olathe, KS is responsible for implementing, organizing, and planning a rigorous instructional program within the 21st Century Public Safety Academy. The role involves delivering and developing coursework (including Introduction to Public Safety, Law Enforcement levels 1 and 2, and mentoring a Public Safety Senior Capstone project), creating lesson plans, updating curriculum, procuring supplies, maintaining equipment, fostering a positive learning environment, assessing student progress, and coordinating with law enforcement and district staff. The instructor must be commission-trained with law enforcement experience, maintain required certifications, and participate in ongoing professional development. Strong communication, collaboration with district personnel, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and a commitment of at least two years are essential. The position is a certified-contract role with a five-year rotational structure and requires a formal selection process.
Required Qualifications
- Commissioned, non-probationary officer with the Olathe Police Department
- Minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement experience by August 1st, 2026
- Rating of “Valued Performer” or higher on most recent performance appraisal
- Meet and maintain all qualifications and certifications required by Olathe Police Department Administrative Regulations, Olathe City Ordinances, Kansas Statutes, and Federal Regulations
- Meet and maintain all requirements for instruction per the Kansas State Department of Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum two-year commitment to the assignment
- Successful completion of a selection process including oral interview, classroom presentation, and review of personnel file and productivity reports
- Selections will involve an Olathe School District representative, School Resource Officer Sergeants, Special Operations Commander, and Chief of Police approval
- Background clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint, TB Test
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