Class Code: 06068

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTOR

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, instructs officers at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Plans, assigns, checks work, gives instructions and maintains discipline.

Counsels and provides guidance to officers in the area of the instructor's proficiency.

Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.

Uses educational media equipment for instructional purposes.

Assists in planning, preparing, and evaluating training materials and course outlines.

Writes articles for law enforcement publications.

Corresponds with graduates in response to questions or problems in the field of the instructor's experience.

Makes public appearances before law enforcement agencies or interested public groups.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge and understanding of programs, responsibilities, organization, standards, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Law Enforcement Academy.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques of progressive law enforcement training and instructional methods.

Knowledge of current law enforcement programs, literature, curricula, printed and visual material available.

Ability to persuade, challenge, and motivate classroom students.

Ability to research, plan and make use of law enforcement training materials.

Ability to operate various office machines as needed.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, police administration, police science or a closely related field, or the social or behavioral sciences and five years of progressively responsible peace officer experience in a law enforcement agency or program;

OR

graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in criminology, policy administration, police science or a closely related field, or the social or behavioral sciences and three years of experience as a jailer trainer, jail administrator, peace officer, civilian jailer, or correctional officer in a jail, holding facility, prison or correctional institution;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of graduate level course work in law, criminology, police administration, police science or a closely related field, for each year of the qualifying experience to a maximum of three years;

OR

substituting six months of full-time employment as a training instructor in a recognized law enforcement training or educational program for each year of the qualifying experience.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

For certain designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request only those applicants possessing a minimum of: twelve semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination thereof in one of the following:

338 media specialist

339 jailer

355 law enforcement

Effective Date: 10/89 GRC