Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Richmond, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is hiring a Law Enforcement Training Instructor III for its Tactics Section in Richmond, Kentucky. The instructor delivers in-person and virtual criminal justice training to Kentucky law enforcement personnel, using real-world experience to prepare basic recruits and veteran officers for demanding field situations.

Tactics instruction includes vehicle operations, traffic stop tactics, building searches, warrant service, officer tactical medicine, officer rescue and counter-ambush, critical incident or active shooter response, low-light tactics, scene approaches, tactical movement, casualty extraction, situational awareness, threat assessment, and use-of-force decision making. Training is delivered through realistic scenarios, practical exercises, and classroom instruction.

The role includes instructing and evaluating training, developing and maintaining curriculum and instructional materials, coordinating classes and administrative paperwork, mentoring new instructional staff, serving on committees, and advising trainees. Work is typically performed in a classroom or simulated training setting, with travel to facilities throughout Kentucky. A background investigation and post-offer physical examination are required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience; additional qualifying experience may substitute for education year for year.
• Seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor, or any combination of these.
• Completion of 320 clock hours of in-service training or equivalent continuing education credits approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
• Maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meet applicable federal and state laws for carrying, using, and possessing firearms and ammunition at appointment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods.
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
• Ability to communicate frequently in person or through technology and spend a major portion of work time using a computer.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and required post-offer physical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Sworn law enforcement experience.
• Special Weapons and Tactics training or experience.
• Vehicle operations training or experience.
• Traffic stop training or experience.
• Active Shooter and/or Rapid Response to Active Shooter training or experience.
• Firearms training or weapon-handling experience.
• Knowledge of computer technology, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Blackboard.
• Significant public speaking and presentation experience.
• Experience with adult learning principles.
• Ability to work outdoors periodically throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, evaluate, coordinate, and recommend law enforcement topics and scenario-based training to agency leaders, reflecting the needs of the agencies served.
• Research, manage, and develop training curricula; update established lesson plans; and develop new lesson plans and instructional materials for law enforcement or related topics.
• Coordinate training classes and class preparation, and complete required course administrative paperwork.
• Coordinate on-the-job training and mentoring for new instructional staff.
• Serve on agency committees.
• Advise and counsel trainees and assist in developing their training needs.
• Attend internal and external training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation time, plus paid holidays.
• Overtime and compensatory time.
• First-day health insurance coverage with an 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior