Fair & Impartial Policing Instructor

State of Vermont; Pittsford (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Criminal Justice Council is seeking a Fair & Impartial Policing Instructor to design and deliver impactful training that shapes how law enforcement professionals think, lead, and serve across Vermont.

This role involves facilitating challenging conversations about bias, culture, and race, and helping agencies apply equitable, evidence-based practices. It emphasizes data-driven strategies and statewide partnership.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience instructing and implementing organizational change initiatives including training on race, equity, and inclusion.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with leading or supporting professional development, large group facilitation, and survey data tracking/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver impactful training; facilitate conversations about bias, culture, and race.
• Help law enforcement agencies implement evidence-based, equitable practices.
• Incorporate data into real-world strategies and support agencies as they implement and evaluate changes.
• Build relationships statewide with officers, supervisors, agency leaders, and community partners to shape policies and training.

Skills

Facilitation

Training delivery

Survey data analysis

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Vermont Criminal Justice Council is seeking a thoughtful, innovative, and highly motivated professional to serve as a Fair & Impartial Policing Instructor. This role goes far beyond delivering training, and it is an opportunity to influence how law enforcement professionals across Vermont think, lead, and serve their communities.

The FIP Instructor will design and deliver impactful training; facilitate challenging conversations about bias, culture, and race; and help law enforcement agencies put evidence-based, equitable practices into action. A key part of the job is incorporating data into real-world strategies and supporting agencies as they implement and evaluate these changes. Relationship building is central to the role. The instructor will work directly with officers, supervisors, agency leaders, and community partners statewide to shape policies, training, and practices that affect public safety across Vermont.

The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, comfortable navigating difficult discussions, and skilled at engaging diverse groups. They should be able to work independently, think creatively, and be motivated by the opportunity to create long-term, meaningful change.

Overall, this position offers a unique chance to influence statewide policing practices and help build a law enforcement profession grounded in fairness, impartiality, and public trust. Help us build a law enforcement profession that is continually learning, adapting, and earning the trust of the communities it serves.

Who May Apply

This position, Fair & Impartial Policing Instructor (Job Requisition #54715), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lisa Ryan at [e-mail].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are carried out in a variety of settings but most frequently within a standard office, or classroom. Position duties may require performance outside of normal workdays and hours due to the nature of law enforcement training and culture shift. Flexibility is required and tight deadlines can occur. Strong and differing opinions may arise as to the nature, content, or method of delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience instructing and implementing organizational change initiatives INCLUDING training or initiatives regarding race, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience with leading or supporting professional development, large group facilitation, and survey data tracking and/or analysis.

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass a background investigation applicable to the position.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.