Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

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8/11/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-04807

Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$69,221.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training

Location

5409 Madison Pike

Independence, KY 41051 USA

Description

DOCJT is now offering higher starting salary for Law Enforcement Training positions!

The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is the premier law enforcement training agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is growing its services in the northern region of the state! DOCJT is seeking to fill the Law Enforcement Training Instructor III position for the DOCJT Field Section located in Independence, KY.

DOCJT is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality training programs through both in-person and virtual training methods to law enforcement officers throughout the Commonwealth. This role involves training in-service officers and basic recruits in various law enforcement disciplines. These include, but are not limited to, criminal law, patrol procedures, investigations, firearms, defensive tactics, and emergency vehicle operations and emergency response. The instructor will teach from established lesson plans and develop, implement, and evaluate training courses that meet the standards and requirements of DOCJT and the Kentucky Law Enforcement Counsel (KLEC).

If you’re committed to promoting excellence, professionalism, and innovation in law enforcement practices, DOCJT may be the next step in your Law Enforcement career!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructs, evaluates, coordinates and recommends law enforcement topics, and scenario based training to agency leaders reflecting the needs of the law enforcement agencies served.
  
• Conducts research, manages and develops training curriculum, updates established lesson plans, develops new lesson plans, and instructional class material for law enforcement or law enforcement related topics.
  
• Coordinates training classes, class preparation and completes required training course administrative paperwork.
  
• Coordinates on the job training and mentoring for new instructional staff. Serves on agency committees. Advises and counsels trainees and assists in the development of training needs.
  
• Attends internal and external training courses.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Significant experience in public speaking and presentation skills.
  
• Sworn civilian law enforcement experience.
  
• Experience in adult learning principles.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
  
• Knowledge of the use of computer technology, e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; Blackboard, etc.
  
• Broad knowledge of law enforcement topics.
  
• Ability to work in a team environment.
  

Additional and supplemental information:

• Maintain a valid driver�s license.
  
• Lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
  
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
  
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.
  
• Spend a major portion of time using a computer.
  
• Travel required (state vehicle provided).
  

DOCJT offers great employee benefits package, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
  
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
  
• Overtime and compensatory time
  
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Retirement
  
• Wellness incentives program
  
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
  
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
  

A background check is required. The final job offer is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation. In compliance with the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency, a standard 5.28 physical exam will be required after an initial offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor or any combination of the aforementioned experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience as a sworn Law Enforcement officer, telecommunicator, or Law Enforcement Training Instructor will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must have completed 320 clock hours of in-service or equivalent continuing education credits approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or the Department of Criminal Justice Training. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a classroom and/or simulated training setting. May be required to travel to various facilities throughout the state.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joseph Wallace at joseph.wallace@ky.gov or 859-622-6485.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D