Instructor/Coordinator, Corrections, Detention; and Law Enforcement Training

Wake Tech; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wake Tech in North Carolina seeks a Full-Time Instructor / Coordinator for Corrections, Detention, and Law Enforcement Training. This role delivers classroom, laboratory, firearms, and scenario-based instruction, supports program coordination, and ensures compliance with state standards and college policies.

You will develop curricula, manage daily operations of training programs, advise students, build partnerships with criminal justice agencies, and maintain training equipment and records

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of experience in adult corrections, detention, law enforcement, or a closely related criminal justice field.
• Current North Carolina Criminal Justice General Instructor Certification.
• Current CJ Specialized Firearms Instructor (DAC) Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Current CJ Specialized CRDT Instructor (DAC) Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Current HSI Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Current Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.

Responsabilités

• Delivers instruction in NCDAC pre-service, in-service, and specialized training programs.
• Delivers instruction in Detention Officer Certification Courses (DOCC) and detention officer in-service training programs.
• Provides instruction in assigned law enforcement training programs, including BLET, mandated training, and continuing education courses.
• Delivers and evaluate firearms, CRDT, HSI, expandable baton, and other specialized criminal justice training programs in accordance with NCDAC and North Carolina CJET Standards.
• Delivers instruction in traditional, hybrid, laboratory, practical skills, and scenario-based learning environments.
• Prepares lesson plans, instructional materials, examinations, practical exercises, and assessments.

Connaissances

Corrections training

Law enforcement training

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Instructional methods

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

MS Office

Learning management systems

Instructional technology

Description du poste

The Full-Time Instructor / Coordinator, Corrections, Detention, and Law Enforcement Training is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, student support, program coordination, and administrative leadership for North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) training programs, Detention Officer Certification Courses (DOCC), law enforcement continuing education programs, and assigned Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) courses. The instructor delivers classroom, laboratory, practical skills, firearms, CRDT, HSI, expandable baton, and scenario-based instruction while ensuring compliance with all applicable commission standards, agency requirements, college policies, and accreditation guidelines.

This position supports the mission of the college by preparing corrections, detention, and law enforcement professionals for successful careers through effective instruction, curriculum development, workforce training, advising, and collaboration with criminal justice agencies. The position also assists with coordinating the daily operations of assigned training programs and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction in NCDAC pre-service, in-service, and specialized training programs
• Delivers instruction in Detention Officer Certification Courses (DOCC) and detention officer in-service training programs
• Provides instruction in assigned law enforcement training programs, including BLET, mandated training, and continuing education courses
• Delivers and evaluate firearms, CRDT, HSI, expandable baton, and other specialized criminal justice training programs in accordance with NCDAC and North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards requirements
• Delivers instruction in traditional, hybrid, laboratory, practical skills, and scenario-based learning environments
• Prepares lesson plans, instructional materials, examinations, practical exercises, and assessments that support established learning outcomes
• Utilizes effective instructional methods that promote student learning, engagement, and skill development
• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment
• Evaluates student performance and provide timely feedback regarding academic progress and practical skill proficiency
• Provides remediation and additional support to students when necessary
• Maintains accurate attendance, grading, certification, testing, and training records
• Advises and mentor students regarding educational, certification, and career goals
• Assists with planning, scheduling, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of corrections, detention, and law enforcement training programs
• Ensures compliance with College policies, accreditation standards, commission requirements, and agency training mandates
• Maintains training equipment, instructional materials, supplies, and classroom readiness
• Remains current on corrections, detention, and law enforcement practices, legal updates, instructional technologies, and adult learning methodologies
• Supports recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives
• Assists with curriculum review, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develops and maintains administrative processes that improve operational efficiency and service delivery
• Serves as a liaison among criminal justice agencies, regulatory bodies, program participants, and college departments
• Maintains all required instructor certifications and professional credentials
• Participates in professional development activities as required by the college, commissions, and partner agencies
• Serves on departmental, divisional, and college committees as assigned
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies
• Represents the college at community events, advisory committee meetings, professional associations, and workforce development partnerships
• Assists with public safety training programs including firearms, detention officer, correctional officer, defensive tactics, and other criminal justice disciplines as qualified and assigned
• Supports accreditation reviews, compliance audits, and commission inspections
• Provides requested reports, documentation, and program data in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of correctional, detention, and law enforcement training standards and practices
• Knowledge of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission policies and procedures
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional practices
• Ability to teach adult learners in classroom, practical skills, and scenario-based environments
• Ability to develop lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and public safety partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, learning management systems, and instructional technology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate and supervise correctional, detention, and law enforcement practical skills training
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, and participate in physically demanding training activities
• Ability to demonstrate firearms, defensive tactics, CRDT, HSI, expandable baton, and related training techniques
• Ability to lift, transport, and set up training equipment and supplies up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in classrooms, firearms ranges, defensive tactics facilities, correctional training environments, and outdoor training areas
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional extended schedules based on training needs

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience in adult corrections, detention, law enforcement, or a closely related criminal justice field
• Current North Carolina Criminal Justice General Instructor Certification
• Current CJ Specialized Firearms Instructor (DAC) Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe
• Current CJ Specialized CRDT Instructor (DAC) Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Current HSI Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe
• Current Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe
• Ability to obtain and maintain all additional certifications required for assigned instructional responsibilities
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience teaching NCDAC, DOCC, BLET, detention officer, or criminal justice continuing education courses
• Possession of additional criminal justice specialized instructor certifications
• Experience providing practical skills and scenario-based instruction
• Experience teaching in a community college, academy, military, correctional, detention, or public safety training environment
• Curriculum development experience
• Experience using educational technology and learning management systems
• Experience coordinating training programs, schedules, and agency partnerships