Law Enforcement Academy Director
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Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff, Police/Nurse
| Position Title: | Law Enforcement Academy Director | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
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34800 – Criminal Justice |
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| Advertised Salary: | $78,000 – $83,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Temporary | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: |
Successful Candidates will be expected to provide leadership in the strategic planning, administration, staffing and program compliance of the Pre-Service Track Program and Regional Training Academy. Assure compliance with policies, practices, and procedures of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and Ferris State University. Serve as the Liaison between, Ferris State University, MCOLES, Michigan Criminal Justice Training Consortiums and Mid-Michigan law enforcement agencies. Develop, coordinate, schedule and staff grants. Develop, coordinate, schedule and staff in-service training programs. Facilitate the Police Academy Advisory Board. Perform other duties as needed by the School of Criminal Justice. This is a 3-year renewable position. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in criminal justice or related field of study. | |
| Required Work Experience: | United States Law Enforcement experience required. Administrative experience required. |
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Graduate degree related to Criminal Justice or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Experience teaching in a law enforcement academy. Grant writing experience. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Experience in personnel management and supervision, budget development and control are key competences for the role. A working knowledge of MCOLES policy and procedures and curriculum requirements are also essential. Candidates must possess adequate computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives. Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Skills and Abilities: | Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, and inclusion. | |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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| Initial Application Review Date: |
November 18, 2024 | |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes | |
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| 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. | |
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