Law Enforcement - Peace Officer Instructor and Skills Program Director (Technical College Faculty)

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Working Title:

Law Enforcement - Peace Officer Instructor and Skills Program Director (Technical College Faculty)

Institution:

Minnesota North College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

MNOR - Hibbing Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$44,144.00 - $96,906.00

Job Description

PEACE OFFICER INSTRUCTOR AND SKILLS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Law Enforcement - MSCF Faculty

Unlimited, Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date:  August 18, 2025

Minnesota North College is seeking to hire an unlimited Peace Officer Instructor to lead the College’s Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training (MN POST) board-certified Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) programs in Hibbing, MN.  Minnesota North College prepares graduates for the MN POST certification and law enforcement careers, as well as, numerous other state and federal law enforcement employment opportunities.

This position involves teaching courses related to the Peace Officer Program, leading the skills components of the PPOE program at Hibbing during the academic year, and overseeing the summer skills program. Duties include coordination with the Minnesota State University Mankato Criminal Justice program for the spring semester skills program at MSUM.  Responsibilities will include organizing a wide variety of training components to meet MN POST standards, providing oversight and direction for numerous law enforcement skills instructors, care and upkeep of training equipment, documentation of student performance, pre- and post-reporting to MN POST, and student instruction.

Work Location: Minnesota North College – Hibbing Campus

Salary Range: $52, 586 - $73,690/annually 

This salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

About the Position
Minnesota North College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Peace Officer Instructor to lead the Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training (MN POST) certified degree programming in Hibbing, MN. This unlimited, full-time position will be responsible for the instruction and administration of the law enforcement courses and certified skills training required for MN POST licensure.

Minnesota North College is committed to producing law enforcement graduates who are culturally competent and able to equitably respond to all individuals they are charged to serve and protect and recognizes its essential role in advancing meaningful reforms in law enforcement. The institution is actively working to develop programs that prepare graduates for this important work. The peace officer faculty lead these efforts, ensuring that graduates are not only skilled in technical law enforcement duties, but also equipped to engage in positive and effective community policing.

This position plays a critical role in preparing future law enforcement officers for careers with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in coordinating and leading the skills-based training component of the MN POST Board certified Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program to ensure a seamless and effective educational experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct peace officer program courses including skills courses adhering to the standards set by the MN POST Board.
• Collaborate with MSU Mankato’s Criminal Justice Program for delivering the Minnesota North College’s Peace Officer Skills Certificate Program on location at MSUM and ensure proper integration of curriculum between academic and skills components.
• Program Leadership: Provide leadership and direction for law enforcement skills instructors, ensuring high-quality delivery of training and consistent standards.
• Training Management: Organize and facilitate a range of law enforcement training exercises that meet MN POST requirements, including defensive tactics, firearms training, emergency vehicle operation, and other core law enforcement competencies.
• Equipment Oversight: Manage, maintain, and oversee the upkeep of training equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and functional effectiveness.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document student performance, conduct assessmen