Firearms & Defensive Driving Training Instructor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement program

Job summary

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is seeking an instructor to research, develop, and deliver law enforcement firearm and driving training for basic and advanced students, officers, and other assigned groups.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction, coaching as safety officer, and conducting firearms, driving, and incapacitation (INCAP) drills. The role requires BID certification and SC LEO credentials, with willingness to travel for field training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of firearms law enforcement instructional experience or
• Master’s degree and two (2) years of firearms law enforcement instructional experience and
• Currently certified as a Basic Instructor Development (BID) Instructor and
• Currently certified S.C. Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver approved instruction on basic firearms safety, defensive driving, and related techniques.
• Serve as a coach and safety officer during classroom, firearms range, and driving instruction. Perform duties as either the primary or assistant instructor during firearms qualifications and emergency vehicle operations training.
• Serve as the primary or assistant instructor for shotgun, moving target (mover), and incapacitation (INCAP) drills within the Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program. Evaluate and update the course as needed.
• Serve as the primary or assistant instructor for Basic Patrol Rifle and Patrol Rifle Instructor courses. Evaluate and update the course as needed.
• Assist with the planning, preparation, delivery, and support of all Range Unit training programs as needed.
• Ensure all required instructor documentation is completed and maintained, including instructor activity sheets, ACADIS video requirements, and PowerDMS policy reviews.
• Perform law enforcement duties during critical incidents, including natural disasters and other emergency events requiring a law enforcement response. Participate in ride-alongs and provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as assigned.

Skills

Instructing firearms

Defensive driving instruction

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma + 8 years firearms instruction

Associate degree + 6 years firearms instruction

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years firearms instruction

Master’s degree + 2 years firearms instruction

Job description

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is seeking an instructor to research, develop, and deliver law enforcement firearm and driving training for basic and advanced students, officers, and other assigned groups.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction, coaching as safety officer, and conducting firearms, driving, and incapacitation (INCAP) drills. The role requires BID certification and SC LEO credentials, with willingness to travel for field training.