Program Director II, Police Academy, Police Studies Criminal Justice

Applicant Eligibility

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Minimum Annual Salary: $74,836.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $80,823.00
To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus five (5) years of additional applicable work experience and/or higher degrees. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications, and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications may be considered.

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer‑provided medical & dental coverage for employees (employee‑only option)
• 85% employer‑provided medical & dental coverage for employee’s spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4‑day work week – Fridays Off
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees and for dependents
• PERA employer benefits (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The Program Director oversees the state‑regulated Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Peace Officer Academy, ensuring POST compliance and meeting objectives set by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. The Program Director also directs the Police Studies and Criminal Justice Associate Degree programs, manages budget responsibilities, provides program leadership, supervises staff, and handles hiring, training, and student grievances.

• Provides direction & oversight of the POA to ensure POST compliance as per Rule 21 of the POST P&P.
• Schedules classes and instructors, places book orders, and facilitates the POA selection process.
• Provides direction & oversight of the Police Studies program and the Criminal Justice program.
• Observes, orientates, trains, supports, and evaluates faculty/staff and students; forwards up-to-date information on changes in law, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and implements short‑/long‑term planning for respective program areas.

• Hires & supervises full‑time and part‑time faculty and assistant instructors for POA, Police Studies, and Criminal Justice.
• Oversees curriculum taught and day‑to‑day activities of staff/faculty.
• Provides student advising for the POA certificate program, the Police Studies, and the Criminal Justice degree programs.
• Creates promotional materials; participates in recruitment and retention activities; contacts prospective students and alumni.
• Attends and participates in meetings, committees, and taskforces as program liaison internally and externally.
• Monitors and makes development recommendations regarding program budgets; provides recommendations for off‑campus training sites/contracts and articulation agreements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Safety, Business Administration, or another related field; plus four (4) years of related work experience in public safety or another related area, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. Three (3) of the four (4) years must be supervisory experience.
• Colorado Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Completion or federal equivalent (must be in good standing).
• Position requires use of a company vehicle for business travel. Selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Colorado Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Completion or federal equivalent (must be in good standing).