<p>Definition</p> <p>About Golden West College</p> <p>Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two-year college, serving over 10,500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).</p> <p>D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility</p> <p>At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:</p> <ul> <li>Mission, Vison and Values </li><li>GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan </li><li>GWC Employee-Student Demographics </li><li>Student Equity and Achievement Program </li></ul> <p>Summary</p> <p>Plans, organizes, and directs all programs in the Regional Criminal Justice Training Center (RCJTC), including academic programs, certificate of achievement programs, Basic Recruit Academies (RBC & SIBC), Continuing Professional Training (CPT), institutes, workshops, seminars, lectures, contract education, and administrative elements. Participates in recruiting and selection of faculty and staff.</p> <p>Distinguishing Career Features</p> <p>The Associate Dean for the RCJTC is an academic management position that administers the programs and courses offered culminating in certificates, degrees, and California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certifications. These programs and curriculum are supported by simulations and practicum. The Associate Dean is responsible for complying with the guidelines and criteria established by the State of California, the Coast Community College District and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The Associate Dean also serves as the Director for POST certified academies administered by the RCJTC and must demonstrate the ability to manage the Regular Basic Course instructional system.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>The RCJTC employs a multi-disciplinary approach to training, and as such, required duties will vary with specific disciplines being examined. Incumbents should possess finely-honed leadership and management skills, consistent with executive-level law enforcement experience, and will typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:</p> <ul> <li>Plans, organizes, and directs criminal justice education as well as closely related disciplines. Assures compliance with POST regulation and participates in developing policies and procedures related to the approval and/or accreditation of these and other law enforcement programs. </li><li>Serves as the primary point of contact between the RCJTC and POST, insuring all POST-certified programs are delivered in a manner consistent with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and Six Pillars of Character. </li><li>Oversees the recruitment, selection, admission, and academic progression of students in the program. Monitors satisfactory academic progress and reviews students' records for advancement to higher levels of education or job placement. </li><li>Establishes standards for academic and academy performance for permanent and adjunct faculty. Assures that faculty maintain required licensure and credentials. </li><li>Facilitates the development of revised and new curriculum and program elements that stay current with State, Federal, and POST requirements. </li><li>Directs and participates in the preparation and assignment of class schedules and teaching assignments. Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff and monitors the credentials and teaching load of faculty. Leads and oversees the assignment and performance of executive and recruit training officers, maintaining the high-quality training standards for which GWC is known. </li><li>Initiates, maintains, and renews articulation agreements with universities. Serves as a liaison between the college, law enforcement training partners, and the RCJTC Executive Advisory Committee. </li><li>Develops, assembles, and recommends annual budgets by researching, reviewing, and analyzing historical information and projecting future needs. Controls and authorizes expenditures within the limitations of approved budgets. </li><li>Provides leadership for program review including process improvement and program development, systematic assessment of student progress and learning outcomes. </li><li>Directs and participates in the preparation of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to criminal justice and law enforcement agencies and program accreditation, including the Basic Course Certification Review (BCCR) process facilitated by POST. </li><li>Conducts advanced officer and continuing professional education training programs following approved texts, safety protocols, and manuals. </li><li>Collaborates with faculty within and outside of Criminal Justice, to advance the program and blend other education and training. </li><li>Attends continuing education, conferences, and Basic Course Consortiums to maintain licensure, comport with POST Regulation, and provide creativity and innovation to all facets of the RCJTC. Researches and surveys industry trends and legislation leading to recommending development of new programs and content that enhance the mission of the RCJTC. </li><li>Advocates for the needs of the division and communicates concerns with Executive Dean and/or administration. </li><li>Directs, supervises, and oversees the routine operations and delivery of instruction for the department. </li><li>Coordinates, develops, maintains, and implements program, District, and state policies, rules and regulations related to the Criminal Justice program. Coordinates related activities with participating agencies and individuals to ensure the integrity of established standards of all Criminal Justice programs. </li><li>Serves on department and campus committees related to the duties of the job. Represents the College on boards, committees at local, state, and national level to promote and support criminal justice instructional programs. Serves as the College and Criminal Justice representative to POST Advisory meetings regarding POST certification and training. </li><li>Oversees orientation and tenure review evaluation process of new faculty and tenured faculty. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position. </li><li>Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics. </li></ul>