Director, Southern Desert Regional Police Academy

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Job Description
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About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.


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Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

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* This Position is open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by April 3, 2026.

Job Summary

The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy (SDRPA) was established in 2003 and is currently located at the Waters Street Facility in Henderson, NV. CSN serves as the fiscal and logistical agent for the SDRPA. The CSN Academic Director (a Professional at-will employee) serves under the administrative direction of the CSN Dean of Business, Hospitality and Public Services. The Academic Director serves as the academic liaison and coordinator between the college and SDRPA Commander and leadership. The CSN Academic Director is responsible for supporting the LETA Commander with advice related to training support, infrastructure and academic curriculum responsive to the needs of the public safety agencies within the region. They assist the Commander to maintain academic rigor in compliance with the colleges' accrediting agencies and CSN Criminal Justice Program. The Academic Director works collaboratively with the LETA Commander to review and monitor appropriate P.O.S.T and CSN Criminal Justice academic standards including oversight of assessment of cadet learning.

Leadership and Management:

• Works closely with assigned academy instructors, CRJ Instructional Faculty and staff to provide guidance and support in appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Works with the Academy Commander and CSN Department Chair to develop and implement training schedules, curricula, and instructional materials to ensure a superior training program.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Promotes collaborative educational partnerships between CSN and the LETA Commander, the SDRPA Executive Board, and other internal and external entities.
• In conjunction with the LETA Commander, represents CSN, and the academy, as requested, at college events, community meetings, and professional conferences.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with college stakeholders, partners, and agencies.
• Works closely with the CSN VPAA and the academic Dean to promote the development of the CSN Center of Excellence in Public Safety.
• Supports the planning and organizing of training program expansion.

Academic Duties

• Works closely with SDRPA leadership for grading, maintaining the Academy Learning Management System, and the administration of student learning outcomes assessment.
• Works with the Academy Commander to oversee the management and security of all tests and the testing bank, ensuring it is current and accurate.
• Assists the Academy Commander in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Ensures the curriculum is aligned to CSN Criminal Justice academic standards and course objective requirements.
• As a subject matter expert, assists the Academy Commander in assessing effective physical learning environments for students.
• Provides program analysis and participates in strategic and long-range instructional planning.
• Administers student learning assessment processes in accordance with CSN policy and practice.
• Formulates and reviews academic evaluation of teaching faculty at the SDRPA.

Training and Development:

• Reviews and advises the Academy Commander and CSN Department Chair on the design and delivery of advanced training modules for law enforcement techniques, legal standards, ethics, and community relations.
• Reviews and communicates new developments and innovations in Public Safety Programs.
• Conducts instructional needs assessments as appropriate. Ensures training programs are up to date with current best practices, technological advancements, and legal requirements.
• Assures that all programs, services and functions comply with federal, state and local codes, rules, regulations, ordinances and CSN policies and procedures. Ensure all training is conducted in an appropriate and safe manner.

Administrative Duties:

• Assists the Academy Commander's assignment of faculty and assistants to courses, monitors schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester, and assures accurate and timely attendance reporting for all the Southern Desert Regional Academy courses.
• Prepares and manages academy reports, documentation, and records related to training activities and trainee performance.
• Participates in strategic planning and development of academy goals and objectives.
• Provides input in the development and administration of the SDRPA program annual budget process.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in criminal justice, Criminology, JD, or other directly related fields from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Five years of demonstrated full-time occupational experience in the criminal justice profession (law enforcement, courts, or corrections.
• A minimum of two years full-time equivalent to CRJ teaching experience in a college level educational or training setting.
• Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum, assessment plans, formative and summative assessments, assessment instruments, conducting analysis of course and program assessment.
• Knowledge of Nevada P.O.S.T. regulations and college accreditation standards including academy course sequencing, mandates, and minimum requirements.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement training philosophies and instructional requirements.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of budget planning, development, and supervision.
• Knowledge of lesson plan development and training program evaluation.
• Maintains physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or public administration related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Three years of supervision and management responsibility with a Public Safety agency.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in a law enforcement academy.

Salary Information

Administrative Faculty D - Starting salary is $103,901.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

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Posting Close Date
08/31/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.


All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.


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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.


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