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Criminal Justice Training Instructor I (Behavioral Science)
State of South Carolina
Criminal Justice Academy
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$60,696 - $66,000
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is about teaching law enforcement officers skills in behavioral science, such as handling crises, writing reports, and courtroom procedures, while also creating new training programs based on current trends.
It involves leading classes, evaluating students, and sometimes helping with real-world police work like ride-alongs.
A good fit would be someone with solid police experience who enjoys teaching and staying updated on best practices to improve public safety.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma with 8 years of law enforcement experience, or Associate degree with 6 years, or Bachelor’s degree with 4 years
- At least 2 years of road (patrol) experience in law enforcement
- Current certification as a South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), or certified LEO in another jurisdiction with ability to obtain SC certification within 1 year
- Experience in teaching, developing lesson plans, and creating law enforcement training materials (preferred)
- Basic Instructor Development (BID) certification (preferred)
- Availability for occasional after-hours, overnight, or weekend duties for field training or assisting agencies
- Strong knowledge of law enforcement principles, instructional methods, and student assessment techniques
Full Job Description
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Behavioral Science Unit, is seeking an instructor to research, develop, and deliver law enforcement training for basic and advanced officers, investigators, and other assigned groups.
Duties include:
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and instruct training programs in Field Training Officer Management, Basic Instructor Development, and Specific Skills Instructor courses.
- Review and grade pre-qualification requirements and post-course summaries; support Academy instructors with best practices in curriculum development.
Instruct report writing and courtroom procedures. Conduct and evaluate practical problem-based scenarios using firearms training simulations and Crisis House simulations.
Develop and deliver new training programs based on emerging trends and best practices to enhance public safety.
Ensure compliance with Academy standards, testing requirements, and student discipline policies.
Perform assigned law enforcement duties, including ride-alongs and assisting partner agencies as needed.
Communicate effectively with staff, students, and partner agencies to support instructional and operational goals.
Salary:
- The hiring salary is commensurate with full-time LEO instructional experience: $60,696-$66,000.
Requirements
Minimum requirements:- High school diploma and eight (8) years of law enforcement experience or
- Associate degree and six (6) years of law enforcement experience or
- Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of law enforcement experience and
- Experience must include two (2) years of road experience and
- Currently certified S.C. Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or
- Currently certified LEO in another ***jurisdiction with full powers of arrest with the ability to become an S.C. LEO within one year of hire.
Additional requirements:
Must be available for occasional field training or assisting other agencies requiring after-hours, overnight, and/or weekend duty.
Qualifications
We prefer that you currently possess the following:- Experience teaching, developing lesson plans, and creating law enforcement training materials and curriculum.
- Basic Instructor Development (BID) certification.
Additional Information
About You:
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary law enforcement principles, practices, tactics, and methods.
• Knowledge of instructional visual aids and presentation development.
• Proven ability to instruct, research, and develop comprehensive lesson plans, presentations, and curriculum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of student assessment and academic evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop practical solutions, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of students and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and agency partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to participate in field training requiring travel and overnight stays.
• Availability to work holidays when classes are in session.
• Availability for occasional evening or nighttime instruction.
• Availability to assist other law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.
• Knowledge of instructional visual aids and presentation development.
• Proven ability to instruct, research, and develop comprehensive lesson plans, presentations, and curriculum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of student assessment and academic evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop practical solutions, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of students and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and agency partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to participate in field training requiring travel and overnight stays.
• Availability to work holidays when classes are in session.
• Availability for occasional evening or nighttime instruction.
• Availability to assist other law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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)
- Retirement Program
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