Job Summary

The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy (SDRPA) was established in 2003 and is currently located at the Waters Street Facility in Henderson, NV. CSN serves as the fiscal and logistical agent for the SDRPA. The CSN Academic Director (a Professional at-will employee) serves under the administrative direction of the CSN Dean of Business, Hospitality and Public Services. The Academic Director serves as the academic liaison and coordinator between the college and SDRPA Commander and leadership. The CSN Academic Director is responsible for supporting the LETA Commander with advice related to training support, infrastructure and academic curriculum responsive to the needs of the public safety agencies within the region. They assist the Commander to maintain academic rigor in compliance with the colleges' accrediting agencies and CSN Criminal Justice Program. The Academic Director works collaboratively with the LETA Commander to review and monitor appropriate P.O.S.T and CSN Criminal Justice academic standards including oversight of assessment of cadet learning.

Leadership and Management:

• Works closely with assigned academy instructors, CRJ Instructional Faculty and staff to provide guidance and support in appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Works with the Academy Commander and CSN Department Chair to develop and implement training schedules, curricula, and instructional materials to ensure a superior training program.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Promotes collaborative educational partnerships between CSN and the LETA Commander, the SDRPA Executive Board, and other internal and external entities.
• In conjunction with the LETA Commander, represents CSN, and the academy, as requested, at college events, community meetings, and professional conferences.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with college stakeholders, partners, and agencies.
• Works closely with the CSN VPAA and the academic Dean to promote the development of the CSN Center of Excellence in Public Safety.
• Supports the planning and organizing of training program expansion.

Academic Duties

• Works closely with SDRPA leadership for grading, maintaining the Academy Learning Management System, and the administration of student learning outcomes assessment.
• Works with the Academy Commander to oversee the management and security of all tests and the testing bank, ensuring it is current and accurate.
• Assists the Academy Commander in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Ensures the curriculum is aligned to CSN Criminal Justice academic standards and course objective requirements.
• As a subject matter expert, assists the Academy Commander in assessing effective physical learning environments for students.
• Provides program analysis and participates in strategic and long-range instructional planning.
• Administers student learning assessment processes in accordance with CSN policy and practice.
• Formulates and reviews academic evaluation of teaching faculty at the SDRPA.

Training and Development:

• Reviews and advises the Academy Commander and CSN Department Chair on the design and delivery of advanced training modules for law enforcement techniques, legal standards, ethics, and community relations.
• Reviews and communicates new developments and innovations in Public Safety Programs.
• Conducts instructional needs assessments as appropriate. Ensures training programs are up to date with current best practices, technological advancements, and legal requirements.
• Assures that all programs, services and functions comply with federal, state and local codes, rules, regulations, ordinances and CSN policies and procedures. Ensure all training is conducted in an appropriate and safe manner.

Administrative Duties:

• Assists the Academy Commander's assignment of faculty and assistants to courses, monitors schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester, and assures accurate and timely attendance reporting for all the Southern Desert Regional Academy courses.
• Prepares and manages academy reports, documentation, and records related to training activities and trainee performance.
• Participates in strategic planning and development of academy goals and objectives.
• Provides input in the development and administration of the SDRPA program annual budget process.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.