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Working Title:

Director of Police Training & Education and PPOE Coordinator - MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1

Institution:

Alexandria Technical and Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

Alexandria

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$30.55 - $45.92

MMA UNCLASSIFIED JOB POSTING

POSITION: Director of Police Training & Education and PPOE Coordinator (PCN 01162832)

STARTING DATE: Approximately February 2, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $63,788 to $92,373 annually

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time, Unlimited

DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position is filled.

OVERVIEW:

Are you ready to shape the next generation of peace officers in Minnesota? We’re looking for a visionary leader to guide our Police Training & Education Division and keeps us in compliance with our Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program. This isn’t just administration; it’s about building a program that blends academic excellence, cultural competency, and community trust.

This is a high‑impact leadership role at the heart of our division. With a primary focus on the PPOE program, you’ll oversee both the strategic vision and day‑to‑day operations. That means supervising summer skills faculty, directing curriculum development, and championing transformative educational practices that emphasize cultural competency and community engagement. You’ll collaborate closely with the Dean to support faculty and students, addressing conduct concerns with fairness and professionalism. Beyond campus, you’ll serve as a key liaison with the MN POST Board and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and maintain accreditation, while building strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies, community stakeholders, and educational institutions.

In this role, you’ll:

+ Inspire and mentor faculty, staff, and students.

+ Drive innovation in curriculum, ensuring our graduates are prepared for today’s challenges.

+ Build bridges with law enforcement agencies, community partners, and statewide organizations.

+ Teach and recruit, bringing energy into the classroom while championing student success.

+ Oversee hands‑on Skills training, making sure students leave confident and career‑ready.

We’re looking for someone with real-world peace officer experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for education. If you’ve worked with diverse communities, led teams, and know how to balance compliance with creativity, you’ll thrive here.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact — not just on students, but on the communities they’ll serve. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help us remain Minnesota’s premiere police training facility, we’d love to hear from you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

**Minimum Qualifications** _(expected to have to enter job)_

+ Five years of full-time licensed peace officer experience. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field can substitute for one year of experience; An Associate’s degree can substitute for six months experience.

+ POST eligible and currently or previously licensed.

+ Direct experience working with Minnesota POST Board in an official capacity and ability to become immediately engaged with POST Board.

+ Demonstrated leadership experience.

+ Demonstrated experience working with people of varied lived experiences.

+ Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.

**Preferred Qualifications** _(desired but not expected to have to enter job)_

+ Ten years of full-time licensed peace officer experience.

+ Previous teaching or training experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.

+ Two years of supervisory experience.

+ Prior experience as a PPOE coordinator.

+ Five years of primary patrol related responsibilities within the past ten years.

About Our College

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,700 students each year, and has been ranked the #1 Community College in Minnesota (https://www.alextech.edu/about-atcc/recognition) every year since 2019. ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways (https://www.alextech.edu/programs) in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate (https://www.alextech.edu/about-atcc/student-achievement) in the country, a 99% job placement rate (https://www.alextech.edu/about-atcc/student-achievement/graduate-job-placement-history) , and several online programs ranked in the top 20 nationwide, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.

The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today’s dynamic, global workforce.

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.

TO APPLY:** Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs. **You must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume, and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

CONTACT: Jen Olson, (320) 762-4461

[email protected]

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 ($250 - $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.

Desired Start Date:

02-02-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

11-11-2025

Close Date:

12-19-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Jennifer Olson

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]