Employment Opportunity: Atlantic Police Academy

Holland College is seeking a highly motivated bilingual (French/English) individual to join our Atlantic Police Academy (APA) Team. This position is a primary firearms instructor but may participate in the delivery of a variety of skills, including but not limited to:

• Use of Force
• Note taking and report writing
• Criminal investigations
• Investigative Interviewing
• Court Testimony
• Scenario training

The candidate will deliver public safety training to new students and/or experienced officers in all the APA’s programs, as per the approved course training standards (CTS).

• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Support student success.
• Ensure a safe and respectful working environment at all times.
• Assist in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of training classes and courses.
• Develop, review and update learning materials, using an online based learning management system (SAM).
• Maintain personal and professional certifications.
• Work flexible hours on occasion to assist with the delivery of training.
• Other duties as required.

• Graduate of a police academy or public safety training recognized by Federal or Provincial legislation, having served a minimum of seven years, and having left in good standing. Applicants must have operational experience within the past three years. 
• A minimum of three years in a training capacity.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required.
• Firearms instructor certification is required.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and problem solving skills.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable working in a digital environment and commitment to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience.
• Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships in a team environment is required.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as required.

Assets:

• Carbine Instructor, Active Attacker/Active Shooter Instructor, Taser Instructor.
• Criminal Investigations experience (notes, report writing, interviewing, court testimony).
• Experience instructing criminal law.
• Experience in drill.