Public Safety Academy Instructor Position Available In Lumpkin, Georgia

Public Safety Academy Instructor
University of North Georgia
in Dahlonega, GA

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Full-Time

Salary:

salary for this position is $22.79-$25.07 hourly

Posted:

06/16/2025

Category:

Criminal Justice Job ID:

286674 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The Department of Criminal Justice/Public Safety Academy at the University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time staff position on the Dahlonega campus. This position will support the Public Safety Academy and the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in POST. The workload may require some travel to conduct labs and training classes at other locations. We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as Training Academy Instructor. This role is ideal for someone passionate about law enforcement training and education, who thrives in both curricular and instructional environments. Responsibilities Facilitate, and participate in training dates, exams, and events related to the P.O.S.T academy, including marketing and advertising of the academy.
This includes training students in areas pertaining to the P.O.S.T. program, when certified to do so.
Help coordinate and facilitate P.O.S.T. academy graduations.
Assist with P.O.S.T. agency, lab, and grant accounts through the deposit of funds, payment of invoices, gathering quotes, and purchasing equipment.
Facilitate the purchasing and distribution of uniforms and equipment to academy students.
Purchase all items related to basic office needs within the academy.
Submit maintenance and IT requests to maintain office functionality.
Coordinate yearly inventory checks with Logistics.
Assist with Facilitating appointments, physical fitness exams, and psychological exams required for certification with P.O.S.T.
File applications required for certification and maintain all training files and paperwork with P.O.S.T.
Maintains P.O.S.T. certification via state mandated yearly training and attends any training certification or conference courses, implementing current and emerging training and teaching law enforcement officers for the benefit of

UNG P.O.S.T.

students and prospective law enforcement agencies. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities The individual must have strong verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation skills.
Have an ability to teach courses in all areas of the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council Basic Mandate Course.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field is required.
If not currently certified as a Georgia P.O.S.T.
Instructor, the selected candidate must successfully complete the UNG Public Safety Academy Instructor School within the first six (6) months of employment and later a firearms instructor school and others recommended by the Public Safety Academy director.
Must be a certified Police Officer and Certified P.O.S.T. Instructor. Proposed Salary The proposed salary for this position is $22.79-$25.07 hourly rate. Required Documents to Attach Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Contact Information for Three Professional References USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

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