Law Enforcement Coordinator

Law Enforcement Coordinator
Rasmussen University
Eagan, MN

The Law Enforcement Coordinator is responsible for providing data, information, research, standards and program certification to the Minnesota POST Board that is governed by Minnesota state law. This role is instrumental in managing an effective Rasmussen Law Enforcement Certification Program, that requires state standards and best practices be followed according to Minnesota State Law, as well as guiding the School of Justice Studies Mentoring Program for our "Skills" Academy students.

Responsibilities:

• Pre-enrollment process
  • Document Review for pre-enrollment checklist (BCA, Driving Record, Physical, etc)
• Skills Cohort projections –collaboration with schedulers for projected Skills cohorts
• POST Exam sign-off
• Promotion of Law Enforcement Programs within community
  • LEO Fair, SOTA Conference, SCALE Law Enforcement Expo, Chief’s Conference, etc
• Collaboration with Skills Coordinator to ensure completion of SC duties
• Coordination of partnership contracts for Skills course administration & invoice payment
  • Dakota County Technical University – Vehicle Lease police training squads
  • North Metro Range – Firearms range training space
  • Dakota County Technical University – Emergency Vehicle pursuit driving
• Assist with Credit transfer & Transcript Review under POST rules & guidelines
• Student and campus training and advising as needed, on topics to include: law enforcement employment, careers, background investigations; POST rules; program requirements
• Participate in the Skills instructor meetings in person, via Webex, or via Conference Call – one per quarter
• Attendance at POST meetings and conferences related to Skills programming
  • Annual PPOE Coordinators’ meeting (Fall)
  • POST Board meetings & Training Committee meetings as necessary
• New Instructor interviews
• Teaching observations for current instructors
  • Observations for instructor development – 1 observation per course per quarter
  • Collaboration with various Skills instructors for consistency across courses and classes
• Instructor budgeting/expense sheet for contract/payroll completion – per quarter
• Lead the Skills instructor meeting in person, via Adobe Connect, or via Conference Call – one per quarter
• Scheduling and Attendance documentation (through collaboration with admin assistants)
  • Course schedule for Skills cohorts (breakdown of all course dates/times in Program)
  • Attendance tracking sheet for Skills Program, per cohort
• Orientation for incoming Skills student team
  • Coordination with Fitness Testing Coordinator on Cooper testing
  • Coordination of uniform sizing through vendor
  • Collection of student equipment needs for subsequent duty gear issue
  • Launch of new Skills student teams
    • Equipment issue, form collection, paperwork & signoffs, etc
  • Management of Skills student issues (ongoing)
    • • Resolution with instructors when possible
      • Escalation to LE Coordinator and appropriate channels where necessary

• • Wrap up of graduating Skills student team
    • Certificate issue (Skills, baton, ASR, TASER, etc)
    • Congratulations ceremony
    • Equipment collection
  • Collaboration with Lead Instructors, Equipment Manager, and Fitness Testing Coordinator to ensure completion of duties

Reporting Relationships:

The Law Enforcement Coordinator reports to the Department Dean of the School of Justice Studies. This role has no direct reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, education, social or behavioral science, or related field
• Have at least three years of experience with a criminal justice or law enforcement agency

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $85,300 to $119,400. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands*, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

*Some programs not available to residents of all states.

About Us:

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.