Part-time Professional (Criminal Justice)

Position Title: Part-time Professional (Criminal Justice)   Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)   Department:

34800 - Criminal Justice

  Advertised Salary: $45.00 per hour   FLSA: Non-Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Temporary   Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time   Union Group: N/A   Term of Position: Less than 9 month   At Will/Just Cause: At Will   Summary of Position: Assist with instruction of Firearms Course for Law Enforcement Academy recruits.

The start date of this position is August 31, 2026.   Position Type: Staff   Required Education: Successful completion of MCOLES recognized police firearms instructor training course.   Required Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of law enforcement experience or relevant professional training and experience in firearms instruction.   Required Licenses and Certifications: Certified Michigan or National Police Firearms Instructor (NRA) or FBI Firearms Instructor.   Physical Demands:

• Inclement Weather
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Lifting
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Bachelor's degree Completion   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Report to Law Enforcement Academy Director.

Instruct students in firearms safety, handling and live fire on a firearms range for handguns, rifles and shotguns.

Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.   Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:     Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

  Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Certification/License

  Optional Documents:     Special Instructions to Applicants: Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of Michigan, National Police Firearms Instructor (NRA), or FBI Firearms Instructor Certification.
Unofficial Transcripts (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have attained a degree may attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.   Initial Application Review Date:
June 1, 2026   Open Until Position is Filled?: No   Posting Close Date:
May 31, 2026   EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.     Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.