Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Richmond, KY

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About The Position

DOCJT is now offering higher starting salary for Law Enforcement Training positions!

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 Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) located in Richmond has an opening for a Law Enforcement Training Instructor III for the Resiliency (LEPDW Program) Section. The law enforcement professional will provide instruction on mental health, coping strategies, and building resiliency to police officers and telecommunicators.

The law enforcement professional will also assist in the Kentucky Post- Critical Incident Seminar (KYPCIS) seminar and provide mental health support and resources to agencies throughout the Commonwealth to assist police officers and telecommunicators after a critical incident. Significant portions of these topic areas involve classroom, skills training, practical scenario training, and virtual training options.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Must have seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor or any combination of the aforementioned experience.
• 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 law enforcement experience with critical incident(s).
• Experience as a law enforcement Chaplain.
• Involvement with police officers who have experienced their own critical incident.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, peer team, trauma response, suicide recognition and Post Critical Incident Seminars.
• Significant experience in public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience in adult learning principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, 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, 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) + Paid Holidays
• Overtime and 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