LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING OFFICER
About The Position
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency. The Law Enforcement Training Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering law enforcement training programs for cadets, officers, and public safety professionals in Arkansas. This role supports state-mandated basic, advanced, and specialized training programs that promote competency, ethics, and effectiveness in law enforcement.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in law enforcement.
- Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas.
- CLEST General Instructor certification required.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation abilities for both classroom and field settings.
- Capacity to convey complex information clearly and concisely to learners at varying levels of experience.
- Dependability, integrity, and a strong commitment to public service ethics.
- Flexible and resourceful in addressing learner needs and adapting lesson plans or instruction methods as situations evolve.
- Strong situational awareness and critical thinking, especially during scenario training.
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport with a diverse population of learners.
- Calm demeanor and professionalism under pressure, particularly when addressing safety concerns or performance issues.
Nice To Haves
- OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom and hands-on training in areas such as Arkansas law, report writing, firearms, use of force, traffic enforcement, defensive tactics, ethics, and emergency response.
- Facilitate dynamic, scenario-based training simulations to reinforce decision-making, teamwork, and safety protocols.
- Assist in developing and updating course materials, lesson plans, and instructional guides to comply with CLEST standards.
- Stay current with changes in Arkansas law enforcement practices, procedures, and state regulations to ensure curriculum relevance.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, test scores, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure training documentation and activities comply with the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) regulations.
- Participate in audits or accreditation activities, as needed.
- Enforce safety protocols during physical and field training, including firearms qualification, physical conditioning, and high-risk scenario exercises.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for specialized law enforcement skills or topics, such as crisis intervention or de-escalation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
