About the position
Looking for the next step in your law enforcement career? As a Law Enforcement Instructor, you’ll be able to utilize your passion and knowledge for law enforcement, to provide quality criminal justice training, through both in-person and virtual training methods, that will enhance the ability of the state's law enforcement personnel. Which will reduce crime and its cost to society and create a safe, secure environment for Kentucky.
The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has an opening for a Law Enforcement Training Instructor III in the Louisville Field Section. This position's primary designated workstation will be in, Louisville and will work in conjunction with the main campus located in Richmond, Kentucky. The instructor will teach from established lesson plans and develop, implement, and evaluate training courses that meet the standards and requirements of DOCJT and the Kentucky Law Enforcement Counsel (KLEC).This is delivered through classroom instruction in general and specialty law enforcement topics for In-Service, including, courses pertinent to current investigational methods, as well as contributing to professional development in current law enforcement personnel, and agencies around the Commonwealth. Courses include Basic Interviewing, Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation, Contemporary Issues in Policing and Terrorism, Tactics and Techniques, Internal Affairs, and Human Trafficking.
Responsibilities
• Instructs, evaluates, coordinates and recommends law enforcement topics, and scenario based training to agency leaders reflecting the needs of the law enforcement agencies served.
• Conducts research, manages and develops training curriculum, updates established lesson plans, develops new lesson plans, and instructional class material for law enforcement or law enforcement related topics.
• Coordinates training classes, class preparation and completes required training course administrative paperwork.
• Coordinates on the job training and mentoring for new instructional staff. Serves on agency committees. Advises and counsels trainees and assists in the development of training needs.
• Attends internal and external training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Must have seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor or any combination of the aforementioned experience.
• Must have completed 320 clock hours of in-service or equivalent continuing education credits approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
• Applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of appointment.
Nice-to-haves
• Sworn law enforcement experience.
• Significant experience in public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience in adult learning principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.
• Broad knowledge of law enforcement topics.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• A master's degree will substitute for one year of experience.
• Additional experience as a sworn Law Enforcement officer, telecommunicator, or Law Enforcement Training Instructor will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Benefits
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• First day coverage health insurance with optional health reimbursement account
• State-paid life insurance with options for additional self and family coverage.
• Retirement (If not previously retired from KPPA)
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)