Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Richmond, KY

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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) located in Richmond, Kentucky has an opening for a Law Enforcement Instructor in the Coordination Section. An Instructor in the Coordination Section is assigned Basic Training Classes to guide them through the academy. A class coordinator is a role model and a major influence on a recruit’s success while in Basic Training. A class coordinator is responsible for but not limited to the following duties: tracking and monitoring recruit progress, establishing class leadership, maintaining a standard of expected behavior for the class, liaison for that recruit to their employing agency. In addition, a coordinator provides training in diverse areas in Basic and In-Service Training involving general law enforcement topic areas.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor or any combination of the aforementioned experience.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Sworn civilian law enforcement experience.
• Experience in adult learning principles.
• Broad knowledge of law enforcement topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge in the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

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, and 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime or 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 the Kentucky Public Pension Authority)
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

What This Job Offers

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