Took a quick look, and found a job posting for a
Police Academy Instructor in Wyoming. Below is what they're looking for... a pretty exhaustive list. The question here is, does anyone think someone who has attended a police academy training for 5, 10, 20, or any other number of years, would be qualified for this position? I am skeptical.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants who are Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy certified Custody & Control Instructors.
Preference may be given to candidates with a degree in police science/criminal justice plus six years as a law enforcement officer, including four years with responsibility for classroom training or on-the-job instruction.
Preference may be given to applicants who are currently POST Instructor certified.
Preference may be given to applicants who are Peace and/or Detention Officer certifiable.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Federal and Wyoming statutes applicable to law enforcement training methods, techniques, and practices
Knowledge of effective techniques of instruction in adult learning principles
Knowledge of division's mission, goals, and policies, and procedures.
Subject matter expert in one or more law enforcement topics
Knowledge of the agency budget process
Skill in instructional techniques, research, and development
Skill in the use of law enforcement equipment necessary to perform the functions of the position.
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in training, lesson plans, and visual aid preparation.
Skill in interpersonal communications
Skill in organization, planning, and time management
Skill in police procedures and tactics, to include the use of motor vehicles and physical motor skills to demonstrate and actively participate in physical skills such as fitness, custody control, and firearms instruction
Skill in effectively passing on knowledge and skills which are required.
Skill in performing consistently and effectively under pressure
Skill in working with students who have varying abilities and experiences.
Skill in organizing and managing time and resources
Skill in consistently and accurately evaluating programs and personnel/student
Skill in working with common office technology, computers, and communications systems
Skill in the use and understanding of Custody & Control
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)