Here you will find information about instructor training, certification, and other instructor related resources offered by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)
Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified instructor for the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC). You will find valuable information on this webpage about instructor training, certification, and other resources to support you in becoming an MPTC Instructor.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to maximize their skills and talents to serve our citizens.
Interested individuals need to notify their Agency Heads before pursuing MPTC Instructor training and certification. Below is a brief summary of training requirements to become an MPTC certified instructor.
Five (5) years law enforcement experience
Resume
Completing an academic or tactical instructor development course
Completing each topic’s instructor training
Applying to the MPTC for certification to teach
If applicable, applying for an Active State Fiscal Contract in order to be paid when training on behalf of the MPTC
Must be in compliance with the MPTC Instructor Code of Conduct
Click on the links below for detailed information.
NOTE: The guides to instructor certification, renewal and observation requirements are being updated and will be published when completed.
Receiving Payment to Provide Instructional Services
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.
Self Service Time and Attendance (SSTA) for MPTC's Contracted Instructors
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.
