Law Enforcement Faculty

Job Description

MSCF FACULTY JOB POSTING

POSITION: Law Enforcement Faculty - Peace Officer Program
STARTING DATE: Approximately August 17, 2026
SALARY: $44,144 - $71,893 (2024-2025 contract; subject to change based on the 2025-2027 contract)
APPOINTMENT: Full-Time, Unlimited
DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by May 15, 2026 (11:59 PM). The search will remain open until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Hennepin Technical College Peace Officer Program is a Minnesota POST-certified program designed to prepare students for licensure and careers in law enforcement. The program integrates academic coursework with practical, skills-based training aligned with Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board requirements. Students gain foundational knowledge in criminal law, patrol procedures, emergency response, community policing, ethics, and communication, along with applied training in defensive tactics, firearms, and scenario-based exercises. The program serves both traditional students and individuals seeking career transitions into law enforcement. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a student-centered program focused on developing competent, ethical, and community-oriented peace officers prepared to serve diverse communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This full-time faculty position will:

• Deliver instruction in law enforcement and peace officer curriculum in classroom, lab, and scenario-based settings

• Teach courses aligned with Minnesota POST competencies, including but not limited to patrol procedures, criminal law, investigations, use of force, and community relations

• Facilitate hands-on training environments, including skills-based and scenario training

• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement efforts

• Provide student academic advising and support student success initiatives

• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current law enforcement knowledge and instructional practices

• Participate in departmental, campus, and system-wide service activities

• Support student recruitment and program outreach efforts

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Associate's degree with a major in law enforcement or criminal justice.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in law enforcement, a maximum of two years of this experience may be in corrections.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

• POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training Board of Minnesota) eligible, or a Federal licensed agent with the powers of arrest, the completion of a basic course recognized by a state council, state commission, state board, or state agency which leads to licensing or basic certification as a law enforcement officer, including but not limited to the basic Drug Enforcement Administration's Agent school, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Basic Agent school or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's uniform patrol course or basic investigators course.

Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement

• course construction (credit course)*

• teaching/instructional methods (credit course)*

• student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)*

• philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)**

• Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.

• * These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)

• ** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution

• Minimum of 8 years of full-time law enforcement experience

• Recent patrol experience within the past 10 years

• Current or prior certification as a firearms instructor

• Experience in defensive tactics, use-of-force training, or tactical response

• Prior teaching, training, or field training officer (FTO) experience

• Experience using learning management systems such as D2L Brightspace

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and communities

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

This role does not have a fixed schedule; work hours will vary based on class scheduling needs.

About HTC 

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.