Deputy Director Criminal Justice Standards

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

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About The Position

The Deputy Director leads the Education and Training Section of the Criminal Justice Standards Division within the North Carolina Department of Justice. Reporting to the Division Director, the role provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of education and training programs administered under the authority of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The Deputy Director ensures Commission training standards are implemented consistently and effectively across approved schools, training institutions, and criminal justice agencies, and works with Division staff and external stakeholders to support training quality and compliance. The position manages the Section’s daily operations and assists the Director with the overall operation of the Division and administration of Commission programs. It oversees Commission-approved basic, specialized, and mandatory in-service training, including school accreditation, instructor certification, training program approvals, examinations, and compliance monitoring. The role also prepares reports and recommendations, helps address training-related rule changes, responds to stakeholders’ questions, and represents the Division and Commission at meetings and public events. The Deputy Director serves as Acting Director when the Director is absent and may appear before North Carolina General Assembly committees at the Director’s request. Some travel, including occasional overnight stays, is required. The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation. The vacancy is anticipated, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, preferably with a degree in criminal justice, business or public administration, or a closely related field, from an appropriately accredited institution, and four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience leading criminal justice education and training programs as a school director, training administrator, or supervisor responsible for basic or in-service training.
Experience developing, reviewing, implementing, or evaluating curricula and instructional programs.
Experience interpreting and applying criminal justice training standards and administrative rules.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community colleges, criminal justice agencies, instructors, and other training stakeholders.
Experience preparing recommendations and presenting information to boards, commissions, committees, or executive leadership.
Ability to meet the background investigation requirement.
Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operations of the Education and Training Section, establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and monitor work quality and timeliness.
Supervise staff who administer and monitor Commission education and training programs.
Establish employee work plans, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching, professional development, and corrective action as appropriate.
Develop and maintain procedures supporting consistent decisions, accurate records, responsive service, and effective program administration.
Assist the Director with recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of Section personnel.
Oversee Commission-approved basic, specialized, and mandatory in-service training programs within the Section’s responsibilities.
Direct staff responsible for school accreditation, instructor certification, training program approvals, examinations, and compliance monitoring.
Oversee reviews of training delivery, school operations, instructional practices, and required documentation; identify deficiencies and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Prepare reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for the Director, Commission, and committees.
Work with Division leadership, legal counsel, and designated rulemaking staff to identify training-related rule changes and assist with their review and implementation.
Respond to questions from school directors, instructors, agency heads, training personnel, governmental agencies, and the public regarding Commission training requirements.
Help resolve training and compliance concerns through clear communication, consistent application of standards, and practical guidance.
Represent the Division and Commission at meetings, conferences, and other events as assigned by the Director.
Perform duties as Acting Director in the Director’s absence.
Work with the Director to identify legislative priorities and strategies that support problem solving and information exchange among Commission client populations.
Appear before committees of the North Carolina General Assembly, as requested by the Director, to address proposed legislation affecting the Commission and criminal justice community.
Represent the Commission, Department of Justice, and Director through presentations and speeches to civic clubs, associations, news media, schools, graduating classes, and other groups.