Law Enforcement Trng Instructor I

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Law Enforcement Training Instructor I in Richmond, KY. The role involves providing quality criminal justice training, both in-person and virtually, to enhance law enforcement personnel's skills. Responsibilities include teaching, developing lesson plans, and preparing administrative paperwork. Candidates should have law enforcement experience, particularly in investigative topics. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with some travel required.
Description

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 Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) located in Richmond, Kentucky has an opening for a Law Enforcement Instructor for the Investigations Section. The law enforcement professional will facilitate instruction in Investigative topics to in-service law enforcement officers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Training topics include but are not limited to the following: domestic violence, sexual assault, narcotics investigations, interview and interrogations, child abuse, human trafficking, and undercover investigations. Instructors will provide the latest tactics, techniques used to accomplish these investigations.

Responsibilities And Duties
• Teaches assigned law enforcement topics using approved lesson plans, conducts scenario-based training and utilizes adult learning principles.
• Researches, revises established lesson plans, develops new lesson plans and instructional class materials for law enforcement or law enforcement related topics.
• Coordinates class training and class preparation for training courses.
• Prepares and completes all required administrative paperwork, testing, grading and any class required reports.
• Attends internal and external training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Sworn civilian law enforcement experience.
• Investigative experience in Law Enforcement focused on Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Sexual Assaults, and Domestic Violence.
• Experience in interview and interrogations, suspect identification, and courtroom testimony.
• Training and experience in classroom instruction.
• Knowledge in the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Additional And Supplemental Information
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• May be required to carry and, or, use a firearm.
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.
• Spend a major portion of time using a computer.
• Travel required (state vehicle provided).

DOCJT offers great EMPLOYEE benefits package, including:
• A 37.5 hour work week
• Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays
• Overtime, Compensatory Time
• Affordable health Insurance with optional health reimbursement account
• Free life insurance
• Retirement (If not previously retired from the Kentucky Public Pension Authority)
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Lots of employee discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education

A background check is required. Final job offer is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. In compliance with Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency, a standard 5.28 physical exam will be required after initial offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or in law enforcement telecommunications.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or in law enforcement telecommunications will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform work in a classroom and/or simulated training setting.