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10/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III
Pay Grade 15
$73,836.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training
4449 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475 USA
Description
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:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Additional / Supplemental Information:
DOCJT offers great EMPLOYEE benefits package, including:
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.
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 Catherine Eaves at Catherine.eaves@ky.gov or 859-622-8543.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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