What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Basic Law Enforcement Training position at Western Piedmont Community College?
Posting Number
2010-0502
Position Title
Assistant Director, Basic Law Enforcement Training
Open Date
11/05/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Permanent or Temporary
Permanent
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) supports the Director in the administration, coordination, and delivery of all training programs within the BLET program. This position ensures compliance with North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) Training and Standards Division requirements and assists in maintaining the highest level of instructional quality and operational effectiveness across all law enforcement training programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Under the direction of the School Director, the Assistant Director will:
- Coordinate, support, and deliver Commission-mandated Basic Law Enforcement Training courses, including planning, scheduling, and instructional delivery
- Evaluate BLET instructors and specialized instructors (both on and off campus) in accordance with NCDOJ and NC Sheriffs’ Commission certification and recertification requirements
- Coordinate, support, and deliver Commission-mandated Detention Officer Certification Courses (DOCC), including instructor evaluations as required
- Assist with planning, coordination, and delivery of the Telecommunicator Certification Course in collaboration with the School Director and local PSAP coordinator
- Conduct, coordinate, or evaluate Commission-mandated In-Service Training for Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, Sheriffs, Detention, and Telecommunications personnel
- Support the coordination and facilitation of specialized training, including officer wellness, defensive tactics, firearms, driver training, and rapid deployment, ensuring appropriate resources, facilities, and staffing are in place
- Conduct and support Speed Measurement Instrument training and instructor certification programs
Required Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to review and edit training documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with partner law enforcement agencies
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and maintain operational accuracy
- Basic equipment maintenance and inventory oversight
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Certifications
- Current NCDOJ Training and Standards certified General Instructor
- Certification as a Qualified Assistant (QA) with the NCDOJ Training and Standards Division, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license
- Successful completion of an acceptable background check as required for NC Justice Officer Certification
- Associate Degree or the ability to obtain one within 24 months of hire
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant criminal justice field experience
- Minimum of 3 years of law enforcement training or teaching experience meeting NCDOJ standards
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program within the past 12 months
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Current Specialized Instructor Certification(s) from the NCDOJ Training and Standards Division in any specialized program area
- Active sworn law enforcement officer status
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