Looking for the next step in your law enforcement career? As a Law Enforcement Instructor, you’ll be able to
utilize your passion and knowledge for law enforcement, to provide quality criminal justice training, through
both in-person and virtual training methods, that will enhance the ability of the state's law enforcement
personnel. Which will reduce crime and its cost to society and create a safe, secure environment for Kentucky.
The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) located in Richmond, Kentucky has an opening for a Law
Enforcement Instructor for the Patrol Section. The law enforcement instructor will facilitate instruction in
Patrol Shooting Scene Reconstruction, Crime Scene Investigation, Advanced Latent Print Development, School
Resource Officer, and Digital Photography. This position provides training to basic recruits and active police
officers for required annual in-service and professional development on investigations, School Resource
Officer duties, and evidence collection and packaging. Significant portions of these topic areas involve
classroom, skills training, and practical scenario training.
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:
- Sworn civilian law enforcement experience.
- Full-time School Resource Officer Experience in Law Enforcement.
- Crime Scene, Evidence Collection and Collision Reconstruction experience.
- Networking contacts with associations within the School Resource Officer field, such as, Kentucky Association of school resource officers (KYASRO) and National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO).
- Training/ experience in classroom instruction.
- Knowledge in the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- KLEC Certified Instructor
Additional / 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
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
A background check is required. Final job offer is contingent upon successful completion of background
investigation. In compliance with Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency, a standard 5.28
physical exam will be required after initial offer of employment.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact.
Applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms
and ammunition at the time of appointment.
