The instructor will instruct BLET students in the thirty-seven blocks of required instruction in the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, as well as numerous mandated blocks of law enforcement in-service classes. The instructor must be prepared to teach individuals the cognitive, physical, and critical thinking skills that are required of a law enforcement officer. The instructor will be required to demonstrate and teach the student in the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons, mechanical equipment, and electronic data devices that are currently used in the law enforcement profession. Law Enforcement Instructors are required to maintain certifications in the areas of their expertise.
NOTE: The purpose of a continuous recruitment posting is to build a pool of interested applicants should the need for additional adjuncts arise due to student enrollment.

The individual must have a background in law enforcement, either currently active or retired. To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to teach the job functions that are being covered in the particular law enforcement training outline. Job knowledge, past experience(s), and the ability to demonstrate different physical and mental requirements of the profession in a satisfactorily manner is required. Periodic evaluations are conducted and must reflect satisfactory performance. The instructor must maintain current instructor certification(s) in his/her area(s) of expertise as mandated by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.
RELATED SKILLS
Possess the ability to relay pertinent information to the student using proper grammar.
Possess the ability to properly assess student performance through practical skills evaluation.
Have the ability to stimulate and encourage class discussions.
Demonstrate tact, enthusiasm, and sensitivity.
Utilizes good questioning techniques to enhance student response and participation.

Minimum five years law enforcement experience
North Carolina Training and Standards Instructor Certification in each area of the instructor’s expertise

Associates Degree or higher

Established for each Workforce, Technologies and Community Education program. Contact Director for specifics.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the instructor to successfully perform the job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation’s may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, the accommodation must be authorized by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The instructor is frequently required to sit.
• The instructor is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, controls; reach with hands and arms; lay down, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• The instructor may occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The instructor may be required to use weapons that produce loud rapport and recoil.
• The instructor may be required to operate a motor vehicle in accordance to rules and operating requirements of the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.
• The instructor may be required to demonstrate non-lethal control techniques that would require great physical exertion and stamina.
• The instructor may be required to demonstrate the use of chemical munitions that contain irritants that greatly affect the eyes, skin, and respiratory system for a short duration of time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an instructor may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable instructors with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. However, the accommodation(s) must be approved by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.

• While performing the duties of this position, the instructor may be required to work outside in rain, cold, and windy conditions.
• The noise level in this work environment is normally quiet, however, some duties require loud rapport and recoil of weapons.