MPTC Instructor Webpage

Interested individuals need to notify their Agency Heads before pursuing Instructor training and certification. Below is a brief summary of training requirements to become a certified instructor.

1. Five (5) years law enforcement experience,
2. Completing an academic or tactical instructor development course,
3. Completing each topic’s instructor training,
4. Applying to the MPTC for certification to teach, and

5. If applicable, applying for an Active State Fiscal Contract in order to be paid when training on behalf of the MPTC.

Separate from the instructor certification process is the process by which the MPTC pays some instructors to provide training. This requires the instructor to enter into a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide instructional services. Every instructor contracted (paid) by the MPTC for instructional services rendered must have an active (unexpired) Instructor Contract on file at the MPTC Headquarters on or before the date they begin teaching.

Failure to complete the Instructor Contract may result in nonpayment for services rendered.

Contracted Instructors teaching on behalf of the MPTC are required to enter hours worked on a weekly basis in SSTA to be paid. You will identify the location and class taught from a drop-down menu, and then enter the total number of hours worked each day.

SSTA is available for time entry from a computer, tablet or mobile phone. SSTA allows you to access your tax forms, access pay stubs, update your direct deposit information and change your address.

Note: The system may occasionally be down for maintenance or processing; any changes to availability will be posted on www.mass.gov/masshr.

Easy access to forms and information for instructors...

MPTC Instructor Training and Certification Contacts

Quick Guide for MPTC Instructor Training & Certification

NEW Instructor Contract Packet (Updated 06/26/23)

Existing Instructor Contract Renewal (Updated 06/26/23)

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