Criminal Justice Training Coordinator I / Instructor

Justice; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Criminal Justice Training Coordinator I to develop and deliver courses on Speed Measuring Instrument (SMI) and Specialized Driver Instructor Training (SDIT) at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, NC. The role emphasizes instructional quality, curriculum updates, and participant support in real-world law enforcement settings.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in criminology or related fields with several years of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminology/criminal justice or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminology/criminal justice or related field with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver courses in Speed Measuring Instrument (SMI) and Specialized Driver Instructor Training (SDIT) using approved curriculum.
• Curriculum maintenance: update lesson plans, scenarios, and materials to reflect current realities and feedback.
• Facilitate discussions and practical exercises, helping law enforcement apply resilience and readiness concepts.
• Coordinate and schedule courses with Academy staff and manage materials.
• Ensure course fidelity to learning objectives and document outcomes or improvements.
• Gather feedback and propose refinements to strengthen relevance and impact.

Skills

LIDAR/RADAR certifications

SDIT experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in criminology/criminal justice or related field

Bachelor’s degree in criminology/criminal justice or related field

Job description

Agency Dept of Justice Division DOJ Administrative Job Classification Title Criminal Justice Training Coordinator I (NS) Position Number 60011331 Grade NC15

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $67,980

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

This position is located in Salemburg, NC at the North Carolina Justice Academy.

Brief description of duties:

• Program instruction: plan and deliver courses in Speed Measuring Instrument (SMI) and Specialized Driver Instructor Training (SDIT) using approved curriculum, ensuring consistency with Academy standards and adult learning practices.
• Curriculum maintenance: update lesson plans, scenarios, and materials to reflect current operational realities, policy considerations, and field feedback.
• Participant support: facilitate discussions, guide practical exercises, and help law enforcement personnel apply resilience, stress management, and readiness concepts to real-world conditions.
• Coordination and logistics: work with Academy staff to schedule courses, manage materials, and support classroom or field execution.
• Quality assurance: ensure the course is delivered as designed, maintain fidelity to learning objectives, and document outcomes or improvement needs.
• Continuous improvement: gather participant and stakeholder feedback and recommend refinements to strengthen relevance, engagement, and impact.

Candidates may be required, based on operational needs, to obtain and maintain additional Commission instructor certifications beyond their primary discipline.

The Academy supports cross certification to enhance instructional capability and program delivery.

Travel may be required to deliver instruction at offsite locations throughout North Carolina based on course scheduling and operational needs.

The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.

The North Carolina Justice Academy (with campuses in Edneyville and Salemburg) provides basic, intermediate, and advanced training for law enforcement officers on topics including anti-terrorism, community-oriented policing, criminal investigation, traffic crash investigation, firearms, self-defense, and management and supervision. Additionally, the Academy provides basic, intermediate, and advanced training for Detention Officers and Telecommunicators on behalf of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Speed Measuring Instrument Certifications (LIDAR and RADAR).
• Experience with Specialized Driver Instructor Training (SDIT).
• Experience in curriculum development.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, one of the social sciences, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience in the field in which assigned; or Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, one of the social sciences, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressively responsible experience in the field in which instruction is to be conducted; or an equivalent combination of education arid experience.

Supplemental Information:

• The North Carolina Department of Justice, includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
• The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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