College Laboratory Assistant 1 - Peace Officer

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Working Title:

College Laboratory Assistant 1 - Peace Officer

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical CollegeCollege Laboratory Asst 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$20.58 - $29.24

Job Description

The Peace Officer Lab Assistant plays a vital role in supporting student learning and ensuring a safe, well-organized lab environment. This position provides direct oversight and guidance to students during lab sessions, reinforcing instructional objectives while maintaining safety protocols. The Lab Assistant serves as a resource for students, offering hands-on support and fostering a productive learning atmosphere aligned with program goals. This responsibility is considered essential, as it directly supports the core function of the lab and requires specialized knowledge of law enforcement procedures and safety standards.

In addition to student oversight, the Lab Assistant is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and cleaning lab classrooms to ensure readiness for instruction and demonstrations. This includes managing supply inventory and coordinating materials needed for efficient and effective lab experiments. The role requires a high level of accountability and attention to detail, with discretion level A, allowing the employee to make informed decisions, take appropriate action, and report outcomes through standard review processes. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong commitment to public safety education and a proactive approach to supporting academic excellence.

Salary Range: $20.58 -$28.35 hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Peace Officer education at the high school level or above or,
• 2 years of work experience as Peace Officer (where no degree/certificate/diploma/licensure is required) or
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience. An associate degree is equivalent to 6 months’ experience; a bachelor’s degree is equivalent to 1-year professional experience.

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of Peace Officer education to assist and instruct students in labs and evaluate student performance. 
• Knowledge of subject matter presented within the college lab sufficient to respond to conceptual questions raised by students.
  Knowledge of laboratory equipment sufficient to instruct others in its proper use and to perform routine maintenance.
• Lab practices, techniques and safety standards sufficient to determine the physical layout of a lab and to prepare various lab materials and experiments.
• Ability to observe the progress of the student and prepare written and verbal evaluations to the student's instructor.
• Ability to communicate orally with students and instructors through short lectures, demonstrations or discussions.
• Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of student assistants in the performance of routine lab work.
• Ability to develop and maintain lab records and reports.
• Ability to analyze instructional lab practices and experiments and develop and recommend changes or new approaches to instructors.
• Ability and initiative to make independent decisions and solve problems for which there is no precedent or procedures since s/he has extensive freedom to act throughout the day
• Organizational skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize work assignments effectively and efficiently, sometimes under high stress levels.
• Knowledge and proficiency in various software for the personal computer such as word processing, spreadsheets, and various databases; as well as copiers, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealings with faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, record keeping, and basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of human relations skills and communication skills so that a favorable environment is created and maintained within the office and with the external community

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours / day - 40 hours / week

Telework (Yes/No): No

About

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a comprehensive two-year college in the Minnesota State System. RCTC offers over 70 programs in 10 pathways with both liberal arts and career/technical education academic options.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care 
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. 

Other Information 

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at our Campus Safety webpage.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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:

09-16-2025

Position End Date:

09-17-2025

Open Date:

08-29-2025

Close Date:

09-03-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Marco Alonso Schmidt-Salcedo

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]