Anticipated Career Technical LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY INSTRUCTOR wanted for TRI STAR CAREER COMPACT

Tri Star Career Compact is accepting applications for the anticipated position of a full-time Career Technical Law and Public Safety Instructor for the 2026-27 school year.

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Creates, plans, implements, and evaluates instruction within the Criminal Justice curriculum designed to address a wide range of maturity and skill levels for11th and 12th grade students. Courses currently consist of Criminal Law & Court System, Police Work & Public Safety, Investigations & Forensics, and Homeland Security. Assists students with work-based learning opportunities as well as with post-secondary placement. Encourages parental, business, and community involvement.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess, or ability to obtain, a valid Ohio teaching license in Criminal Justice/Public Safety (Career Technical Licensure).
Minimum of five years of experience in the field of criminal justice/public safety.
Ability to successfully teach courses in the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce career field specifically within the Law & Public Safety pathway.
Knowledge and/or certifications should include but not limited to: NIMS, APCO, OSHA, CPR, Stop the Bleed, etc.
Possess, or ability to obtain, van and/or bus driver certification.
A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Complies with drug-free workplace rules and policies.
Ability to pass FBI/BCI background checks.
Willingness to work/assist with an advisory group.
Willingness to be involved in the school improvement process.
Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE:
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference by 3:00 p.m. February 13, 2026 to: Paula VanTilburg, Assistant Director, Tri Star Career Compact, 7655 State Route 703, Celina, OH 45822 OR paula.vantilburg@tristarcc.org

A description of the program can be found here on the Tri Star website.