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Long-Term Temporary Criminal Justice Academies Coordinator

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range: $75,434.18 - $124,106.29/10-month academic year, depending upon education and experience

Job Type:

Job Number: AC24-00950

Location: Tustin, CA

Division: SAC Human Services & Technology

Closing: 9/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Santa Ana College (SAC) through its Criminal Justice Academies (CJA) has partnered with the Orange County Sheriff's Department to provide instruction for aspiring and current peace officers since 1970. Currently, the Academies provide instruction across 89 courses on two satellite campuses:

• The Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy (OCSRTA), since 2007; and


• The Sandra Hutchens Regional Law Enforcement Training, since 1965.

Additionally, the CJA partner with a total of 14 public agencies, nonprofits, and private entities to offer numerous specialty training courses. All instruction is governed by accreditation standards. These include; CA Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), CA Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, and Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach all assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments unless excused according to Board Policy provisions. Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress. Assist in maintaining course outline for each assigned course. Be familiar with and observe the administrative regulations as they appear in the Faculty Handbook (flex calendar obligations, course overviews, etc). Participate in department committees and activities. Will teach a variety of courses/levels within the discipline/area of study.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Applicants must meet one of the following):

• Possess from an accredited institution: Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment, OR


• Possess a valid California Community College credential, OR


• The equivalent (applicants who do not meet the above minimum qualifications must complete the Equivalencies Section in the application form).
  
  
  
  • Equivalencies that the Department accepts as valid: Six years of full-time experience in public safety and/or related field, and at least two years of training experience as a primary or collateral assignment instructing trainees {including in-service training and/or regional seminars) in subjects mandated for police academy or advanced officer training by the California Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
  
  
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and widely varying levels of proficiency preferred.


• A working knowledge of and experience with student learning outcomes and assessment.


• Willingness to serve as a faculty coordinator for CJA curriculum management, program development, Modern Police AA Degree implementation, apprenticeship planning, and bachelor's degree planning.

ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.

EEO STATEMENT

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Application Screening

In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Educational experience - breadth and depth


• Work experience - breadth and depth


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities


• Curriculum development


• Program development


• Community involvement


• Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socioeconomic community


• Credentials or minimum qualifications authorizing service in other areas of need


• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test, teaching demonstration, presentation of sample online unit/module, and oral interview.

Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the interview date. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills


• Presentation


• Problem-solving skills


• Successful teaching, problem-solving, or performance demonstration


• Writing skills/demonstration

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance.

Application Procedure

This long-term assignment is temporary. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete Rancho Santiago Community College District online application that includes the items listed below as soon as possible. Only complete application packets will be considered for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

1. RSCCD Online Application


2. Cover Letter


3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume - details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience


4. Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)

Foreign Degrees
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is approved by or a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), or Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:

1. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.


2. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.


3. Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)


4. Submit official transcripts.


5. Submit official verification of employment letters.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/4638835/long-term-temporary-criminal-justice-academies-coordinator