Police Instructor
Position Overview
The Police Instructor assists in and/or is responsible for the instruction of students in basic, advanced, and specialized law enforcement classes, courses, and seminars conducted by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. The Police Instructor is responsible for development of curriculum and learning objectives for general police subjects and instruction of basic training and in-service training classes at KLETC and outreach sites across the state. Other tasks, duties, and assignments as directed which are related to the instructional mission of KLETC. The person in this position will report directly to the assigned Basic Training Assistant Director of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Some travel is required.
The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.
The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities
The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.
The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities
Job Description
Instruct student officers and police officers in basic (eligible for KU academic credit), intermediate, advanced, and/or specialized law enforcement classes, courses, seminars, and workshops at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) and outreach sites throughout Kansas. Provides student officers with academic counseling services and evaluates student officers achievement and provide/record appropriate records and reports. Develop curricula, learning objectives, lesson plans and handout reference material for all certified and authorized basic law enforcement training academy programs in Kansas. Regularly reviews current curriculum to assess and analyze validity. Bachelors degree or the ability to obtain within six months of hire date and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience as a full-time, certified law enforcement officer. Special Position Requirements: Holder of or ability to obtain a valid and current Kansas driver's license; May be exposed to hazards of firearms; emergency vehicle operations; physically demanding defensive tactics; and extreme weather conditions. May require occasional travel; No convictions of or diversions from any felony crimes, or any misdemeanor or felony crimes of domestic violence.
Position Requirements
60%
25%
10%
5%
Responsible for the instruction of students in basic, advanced and specialized law enforcement classes, courses, seminars and workshops at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and outreach sites throughout Kansas.
Utilizes diverse instructional methodologies based on proven adult learning principles while presenting and incorporating classroom and practical, scenario-based performance outcome training classes;
Researches, develops and evaluates practical application training exercises;
Researches, develops and instructs advanced training classes and seminars taught to local, state and federal law enforcement officers;
Attends advanced training classes, courses, seminars and workshops nationally to stay abreast of the latest information, techniques, methods and strategies of contemporary law enforcement operations related to assigned fields of police instruction.
Maintains a general knowledge of all areas of law enforcement to provide assistance to other instructors in the presentation of their assigned areas of instruction.
Provides student officers with academic counseling services, student evaluations, participates on curriculum committees and other duties commonly associated with the instructional professional.
Utilizes diverse instructional methodologies based on proven adult learning principles while presenting and incorporating classroom and practical, scenario-based performance outcome training classes;
Researches, develops and evaluates practical application training exercises;
Researches, develops and instructs advanced training classes and seminars taught to local, state and federal law enforcement officers;
Attends advanced training classes, courses, seminars and workshops nationally to stay abreast of the latest information, techniques, methods and strategies of contemporary law enforcement operations related to assigned fields of police instruction.
Maintains a general knowledge of all areas of law enforcement to provide assistance to other instructors in the presentation of their assigned areas of instruction.
Provides student officers with academic counseling services, student evaluations, participates on curriculum committees and other duties commonly associated with the instructional professional.
25%
Responsible for the development of curricula, learning objectives, lesson plans and handout reference material for all certified and authorized basic law enforcement training academy programs in Kansas.
Conducts research in assigned fields to stay informed of latest trends, theories, and methodologies;
Designs and develops new law enforcement curriculum by creating learning objectives, lesson plans, and other instructional support documents based on research, surveys and job task analysis to be disseminated to all Kansas law enforcement academy programs;
Regularly reviews current curriculum to assess and analyze validity;
Develops defensible test items and evaluation matrixes to be used for academic and practical application assessment in law enforcement classes and courses;
Initiates curriculum content changes based on law statute changes, court decisions or research;
Conducts research in assigned fields to stay informed of latest trends, theories, and methodologies;
Designs and develops new law enforcement curriculum by creating learning objectives, lesson plans, and other instructional support documents based on research, surveys and job task analysis to be disseminated to all Kansas law enforcement academy programs;
Regularly reviews current curriculum to assess and analyze validity;
Develops defensible test items and evaluation matrixes to be used for academic and practical application assessment in law enforcement classes and courses;
Initiates curriculum content changes based on law statute changes, court decisions or research;
10%
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Recruits, trains and schedules law enforcement officers from Kansas agencies to assist with practical training;
Assists Kansas law enforcement agencies in developing agency training programs;
Assists Kansas law enforcement agencies in hiring and promotional interview processes;
Provides expert instructional and curriculum development assistance to other Kansas law enforcement academies as needed;
Provides reports and recommendations to management staff concerning training equipment, inventory, maintenance, facility, budgetary and personnel needs;
Testifies in municipal, district and federal court when subpoenaed by competent court authority;
Ability to instruct or be trained to instruct firearms; emergency vehicle operation; physical defense tactics; vehicle stops; and practical training in officer survival;
Seeks grants to further enhance assigned areas of responsibility;
Adhere to University of Kansas, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and State of Kansas policies and procedures;
Recruits, trains and schedules law enforcement officers from Kansas agencies to assist with practical training;
Assists Kansas law enforcement agencies in developing agency training programs;
Assists Kansas law enforcement agencies in hiring and promotional interview processes;
Provides expert instructional and curriculum development assistance to other Kansas law enforcement academies as needed;
Provides reports and recommendations to management staff concerning training equipment, inventory, maintenance, facility, budgetary and personnel needs;
Testifies in municipal, district and federal court when subpoenaed by competent court authority;
Ability to instruct or be trained to instruct firearms; emergency vehicle operation; physical defense tactics; vehicle stops; and practical training in officer survival;
Seeks grants to further enhance assigned areas of responsibility;
Adhere to University of Kansas, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and State of Kansas policies and procedures;
5%
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;
- A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience as a full-time, state or federal certified law enforcement officer.
- Effective written communications skills as evident in application materials.
- Proof of education in the form of an official transcript from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Valid Kansas driver’s license, or a valid out-of-state driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Kansas license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree specifically in adult education or an academic discipline related to law enforcement from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;
- Post-bachelor’s degree, or progress toward such degree, in an academic discipline related to adult education or law enforcement from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;
- Ten years or more of full-time experience as a state of Kansas certified law enforcement officer;
- Experience in the training, education and/or instruction of adults, as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience as a law enforcement instructor in a law enforcement training academy or college setting, as evidenced in application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 24, 2025, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 24, 2025, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
90,000
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Application Review Begins
Monday March 24, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Monday May 5, 2025