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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Justice and Safety Institute is seeking qualified law enforcement instructors for the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy at University Park.  This work assignment requires face-to-face, hands-on instruction with no possibility of remote work. 

The Sheriff’s Academy hosts up to three, 19-week residency training programs yearly. All instructors are adjunct, part-time and schedule training assignments as needed.

Training modules include:

• Firearms
• Defensive Tactics
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care/Emergency First Aid
• Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
• Physical Conditioning
• Officer Safety
• Crisis Intervention
• Pennsylvania Criminal and Civil law

Interested instructors are required to produce certification certificates for these specialized subjects.

In addition, all potential instructors must be certified through PCCD (Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency) and the Sheriff & Deputy Sheriff Training and Education Board.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis through the open job announcement and will be reviewed as Academy needs arise.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US 
driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required 
in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing 
diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual 
uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity 
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and 
nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core 
strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

 

 

 

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