Instructor/Coordinator, Law Enforcement Training

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced professional to serve as Full-Time Law Enforcement Training Instructor / Coordinator. You will lead criminal justice training offerings, mentor students, and oversee program operations to meet state standards and accreditation requirements.

The role requires comprehensive instructional delivery across classroom, lab, and scenario-based settings, plus curricular development, advising, and collaboration with local public safety

Qualifications

• Must hold Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission General Instructor certification.
• Current North Carolina Instructor for General Instructor certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and delivers criminal justice and public safety training programs in accordance with state standards.
• Delivers instruction in traditional, hybrid, lab, and scenario-based environments.
• Maintains attendance, grading, certification, and training records; provides feedback on student progress.
• Advises and mentors students regarding educational and career goals.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating programs.
• Builds relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree

General Instructor Certification (NC CETSC)

Instructor certification (General) within timeframe

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Educational technology

Job description

The Full-Time Law Enforcement Training Instructor / Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, student support, program development, and administrative leadership for the Law Enforcement Training programs and other North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission courses. The instructor delivers classroom, laboratory, scenario-based, and practical skills training while ensuring compliance with all applicable commission standards, college policies, and accreditation requirements. They will have some administrative duties assisting with coordinating the daily operations of the courses.

This position supports the mission of the college by preparing students and public safety professionals for successful careers in law enforcement and related criminal justice fields through effective instruction, curriculum development, advising, and community engagement.

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.

• Teaches and delivers criminal justice and public safety training programs, including certification, instructor training, and continuing education courses, in accordance with applicable state standards, regulatory requirements, and agency needs
• Delivers instruction in traditional, hybrid, laboratory, skills-based, and scenario-driven learning environments
• Prepares course materials, lesson plans, examinations, practical exercises, and assessments that support established learning outcomes
• Utilizes a variety of instructional methods to promote student learning and engagement
• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment
• Evaluates student performance and provide timely feedback regarding academic progress and skill development
• Maintains accurate attendance, grading, certification, and training records
• Advises and mentors students regarding educational, certification, and career goals
• Maintains all required instructor certifications and professional credentials
• Remains current on law enforcement practices, legal updates, instructional technologies, and adult learning methodologies
• Identifies and assists students who may require academic intervention or additional support
• Teaches other commission-mandated and in-service law enforcement courses as assigned
• Assists with planning, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating programs
• Develops and maintains administrative processes that improve operational efficiency and service delivery
• Serves as a liaison among departments, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and program participants
• Participates in professional development activities as required by the college and state regulatory agencies
• Serves on departmental, divisional, and college committees as assigned
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Represents the college at community events, advisory committee meetings, and public safety partnerships
• Assists with firearms, defensive tactics, driving, detention, telecommunicator, detention officer, or other public safety training programs as qualified and assigned
• Supports accreditation, compliance reviews, and commission audits
• Provides requested reports, documentation, and data to supervisors in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of North Carolina criminal justice laws, procedures, and law enforcement practices.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission regulations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional practices
• Ability to deliver classroom, practical skills, and scenario-based instruction
• 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 relationships with students, colleagues, and public safety partners
• Proficiency with learning management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and instructional technology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements:

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Current certification as a North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission General Instructor
• Current North Carolina Instructor for General Instructor certification or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe
• Ten (10) years of sworn law enforcement experience
• Five (5) years of documented instruction of teaching BLET commission-certified criminal justice training courses
• Valid Driver's license and approval required by the College's liability insurance carrier

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, or a related field
• Fifteen (15) years of sworn law enforcement experience in multiple areas within a Law Enforcement organization to include but not limited to patrol, investigations, administration, and other specialties
• Ten (10) years of documented instruction of teaching BLET commission-certified criminal justice training courses
• Experience teaching in community college, academy, military, or public safety training environment
• Current or previous certification in specialized instructional areas such as Firearms, Driver Training, Subject Control/Arrest Techniques, Physical Fitness, RADAR, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Instructor for General Instructor certification or other commission-recognized disciplines
• Curriculum development experience
• Experience using educational technology and learning management systems
• Supervisory or command-level law enforcement experience