What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Training instructor I (Behavioral Science) position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
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
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
We prefer that you currently possess the following:
About You
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes 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 Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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.
- The hiring salary is commensurate with full-time LEO instructional experience: $60,696-$66,000.
Minimum and Additional 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 with the ability to become an S.C. LEO within one year of hire 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes 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 Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Salary : $60,696 - $66,000