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. Job Summary: 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
