Director, Justice Academy & Training Standards

State of North Carolina - Justice; North Carolina; On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Justice seeks a Director for the NC Justice Academy with campuses in Salemburg and Edneyville. The role oversees program administration for the commissions, directs strategic planning, and ensures alignment of operations with the academy's mission.

The position requires supervisory experience in law enforcement training, strong public speaking skills, and advanced degrees in criminology or related fields. Travel and administrative leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field with progressive responsibility experience.
• Administrative leadership and supervisory experience in criminal justice training preferred.
• Public sector experience and ethics compliance knowledge are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight as Program Administrator for the NC Criminal Justice training commissions.
• Develop, plan, implement, and enforce programs of the commissions and academy.
• Oversee grants, HR administration, and program resources to meet goals.
• Directly supervise Deputy Directors, Accreditation Manager, and Admin Assistant.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public speaking experience

Experience in law enforcement training

Education

Master's degree in criminology, criminal justice, public or police administration or related field

Doctoral degree in criminology, criminal justice or related field

Job description

North Carolina Department of Justice seeks a Director for the NC Justice Academy with campuses in Salemburg and Edneyville. The role oversees program administration for the commissions, directs strategic planning, and ensures alignment of operations with the academy's mission.

The position requires supervisory experience in law enforcement training, strong public speaking skills, and advanced degrees in criminology or related fields. Travel and administrative leadership are essential.