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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Criminal Justice Training Instructor I (Behavioral Science)

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $66K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Criminal Justice Training Instructor I for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy's Behavioral Science Unit. The role involves researching, developing, and delivering law enforcement training for various officers and ensuring compliance with Academy standards and testing requirements.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Law Enforcement ExperienceBID CertificationCurriculum DevelopmentLesson Plan DevelopmentInstructional SkillsTeam CoordinationCultural CompetenceCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

Must be available for occasional field training or assisting other agencies requiring after-hours, overnight, and/or weekend duty

Preferred

Experience teaching, developing lesson plans, and creating law enforcement training materials and curriculum

Basic Instructor Development (BID) certification

Benefits

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

Generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies

Insurance benefits including prescription coverage and wellness benefits

Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement plan options including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

Eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program

Other benefits including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more