Deputy Director Criminal Justice Standards

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Director to oversee the Education and Training Section within the Criminal Justice Standards Division. You will lead program delivery, ensure training standards are applied consistently across schools and agencies, and supervise staff responsible for basic and in-service training.

Collaborating with the N.C. Justice Academy, colleges, and law enforcement partners, you will guide curriculum development, compliance, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice, including supervisory experience.
• Experience leading criminal justice education and training programs as a school director, training administrator, or supervisor.
• Experience developing, reviewing, implementing, or evaluating curricula and instructional programs.
• Experience interpreting and applying criminal justice training standards and administrative rules.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Education and Training Section; set priorities, assign responsibilities, monitor quality and timeliness of work.
• Supervise staff administering Commission education and training programs; conduct performance reviews and coaching.
• Develop procedures to promote consistent decisions, accurate records, and responsive service.
• Assist the Director with recruitment, onboarding, and development of Section personnel; oversee training program approvals and compliance.

Skills

Education program leadership

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Collaboration with colleges

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Administrative

Job Classification Title

Criminal Justice Standards Deputy Direct (NS)

Position Number

60011387

Grade

NC21

About Us

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: $70,627 - $99,300

This is an anticipated vacancy. Vacancy effective date is January 1, 2027.

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

This position serves as Deputy Director over the Education and Training Section of the Criminal Justice Standards Division. This position reports to the Division Director and provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of education and training programs administered under the authority of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

The Deputy Director ensures that Commission training standards are implemented consistently and effectively across approved schools, training institutions, and criminal justice agencies. This position works closely with Division staff, school directors, instructors, community college administrators, agency leaders, and other stakeholders to support quality training and compliance with Commission requirements.

This position manages the daily operations of Criminal Justice Standards and assists the Director in the overall operation of the Division and the administration of CJ Commission programs. Duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• Directs the daily operations of the Education and Training Section, establishes priorities, assigns responsibilities, and monitors the quality and timeliness of work.
• Supervises staff responsible for administering and monitoring Commission education and training programs.
• Establishes employee work plans, conducts performance reviews, and provides coaching, professional development, and corrective action as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains procedures that promote consistent decisions, accurate records, responsive service, and effective program administration.
• Assists the Director with recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of Section personnel.
• Oversees the administration of Commission-approved basic, specialized, and mandatory in-service training programs within the Section’s assigned responsibilities.
• Directs staff responsible for school accreditation, instructor certification, training program approvals, examinations, and monitoring compliance with applicable standards.
• Oversees reviews of training delivery, school operations, instructional practices, and required documentation to identify deficiencies and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Prepares reports, briefing materials, and recommendations for the Director, Commission, and committees.
• Works with Division leadership, legal counsel, and designated rulemaking staff to identify needed changes to training-related rules and assist with their review and implementation.
• Responds to questions from school directors, instructors, agency heads, training personnel, governmental agencies, and the public regarding Commission training requirements.
• Helps resolve training and compliance concerns through clear communication, consistent application of standards, and practical guidance.
• Represents the Division and Commission at meetings, conferences, and other events as assigned by the Director.
• Performs duties as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.
• Work with the Director to identify legislative priorities and strategies to ensure problem solving and exchange of information among the various client populations served by the Commission.
• Appear before Committees of the NC General Assembly, as requested by the Director, to address proposed legislation affecting the Criminal Justice Standards Commission and the criminal justice community.
• Represent the Commission, the Department of Justice and the Director through presentations and speeches to various civic clubs, associations, news media, schools, classes graduating from Commission mandated training courses, and other groups.

Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required
The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.

Criminal Justice Standards is a Section of the Training and Standards Division in the Department of Justice, which is composed of four major units. These include the N.C. Justice Academy with two separate campuses, one East and one West, the Criminal Justice Standards Section, the Sheriffs’ Standards Section, and Private Protective Services. This Division provides a consolidated team of agencies and offices whose primary goal is to ensure and advance the competence and integrity of the criminal justice professions in North Carolina.

The Training and Standards Division promotes the goal of competence and integrity in the criminal justice professions through employment and certification standards, professional training, and technical assistance. The Division accomplishes this goal through the provision of coordinated staffing support to the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (G. S. 17C), the Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission (G. S. 17E), the North Carolina Justice Academy (G. S. 17D), Private Protective Services (G. S. 74C) and Alarm Systems Licensing (G. S. 74D). In addition, the Division works to promote coordination within the criminal justice system to minimize duplication and effective utilization of current resources.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Experience leading criminal justice education and training programs as a school director, training administrator, or supervisor responsible for basic or in-service training.
• Experience developing, reviewing, implementing, or evaluating curricula and instructional programs.
• Experience interpreting and applying criminal justice training standards and administrative rules.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community colleges, criminal justice agencies, instructors, and other training stakeholders.
• Experience preparing recommendations and presenting information to boards, commissions, committees, or executive leadership.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, preferably with a degree in criminal justice, business or public administration or closely related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of criminal justice including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

TheNorth Carolina Department of Justice, includes theNorth Carolina State Crime Lab, theNorth Carolina Justice Academy,and theSheriffs’andCriminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Supplemental Information

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.

EEO Statement

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.