INTERNAL ONLY: Criminal Justice Training Instructor (Police Science)

https://youtu.be/87yUiXaW3oA The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy), Police Science Unit, is currently seeking an instructor. The instructor will function under general supervision and perform daily duties to support the operation of the unit.

Duties include:

Develops, updates, and delivers lesson plans and instructional content for the Police Science Unit. Conducts curriculum research to ensure training materials remain current, relevant, and aligned with best practices in law enforcement. Serves as a primary or secondary instructor for both classroom and practical exercises within the basic law enforcement training program. Instructional areas include active shooter response, basic patrol operations, crimes in progress, building clearing, and arrest strategies. Provides instruction and support for advanced police science training courses and may assist with training in other instructional units as needed. Prepares, reviews, and updates student materials to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. Maintains responsibility for the currency and integrity of assigned training programs, ensuring alignment with job-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities identified through program task analysis. Enforces student discipline in accordance with established policies and training standards. Performs sworn law enforcement duties during critical incidents, including natural disasters and man-made emergencies requiring coordinated law enforcement response. Participates in ride-alongs and provides operational support to partnering law enforcement agencies (state, local, and municipal) as needed or directed. High school diploma/GED and eight (8) years of law enforcement experience or Associate's degree and six (6) years of law enforcement experience or Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of law enforcement experience or Master's degree and two (2) years of law enforcement experience and Experience must include two (2) years of road experience and Experience must include two (2) years of investigative experience and Currently Basic Instructor Development (BID) certified and Currently a certified S.C. Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) and Must be able to work some nights and weekends as needed and Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.

Salary:

The hiring salary is commensurate with full-time LEO instructional experience: $60,696-$66,000. Two (2) years of experience writing lesson plans and/or developing training material.

Active Shooter Training Investigative Experience About You:

Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices; modern police practices, techniques, tactics, and methods. Extensive knowledge of investigation practices. Skill to research and develop comprehensive lesson plans in assigned training areas. Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; analyze problems and make appropriate recommendations. Able to coordinate the work of students/others. Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, supervisors, students, and agency representatives. Able to work under limited supervision using independent discretion and judgment. Responsible for managing, directing, and controlling all training delivery in assigned areas of instruction. Maintain good physical condition to facilitate the ability to conduct demonstrations and work in the practical problems training area. Available to work some nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must acquire/maintain a valid SC CDL license as required for student bus transport. About the

Academy:

The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement . We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state—training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, and time of hurt. It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life, home-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability. South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. We are the face of law enforcement. Join us! The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid parental leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)