Law Enforcement Training Coordinator

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 65,873 - 80,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health insurance option

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Dakota State Government is seeking a qualified individual for a position within the Office of Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation in Pierre, SD. The role includes recruiting and selecting instructors, developing training schedules, managing training resources, and providing necessary instruction to students.

Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of law enforcement operations and effective teaching techniques. Additionally, the position offers competitive benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in basic law enforcement operations and adult learning techniques.
• Ability to develop learning objectives, lesson plans, and evaluation tools.
• Experience with teaching arrest and control tactic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and selecting instructors for training.
• Developing and maintaining training schedules.
• Supervising student and instructor behavior in classroom settings.
• Providing instruction and managing training resources.

Skills

Basic law enforcement operations

Adult learning techniques

Arrest and control tactic techniques

Use of force law and de-escalation training

Effective use of training materials

Microsoft Office products and software

Job description

Agency: Office of Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $73,193.10 annually

Pay Grade: J

Job ID: 36382

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and selecting instructors (adjunct, vendor or contractor).
• Developing training schedules.
• Providing course materials to students and instructors.
• Ensuring classroom and range readiness.
• Supervising student and instructor behavior in classroom and dormitory setting.
• Enforcing student academic, disciplinary, and performance standards.
• Developing lesson plans and other course materials.
• Managing training resources and facilities.
• Assessing the effectiveness of course materials and instructor delivery.
• Maintaining course and student records – paper and electronic.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with SD law enforcement agencies.
• Providing instruction to basic and advanced students as needed, based on qualifications.
• Providing instruction of arrest and control tactic techniques for basic and advanced training.
• Periodic travel may be required for work or training.

Licenses & Certifications

Incumbent will be sponsored to attend any trainings or certifications necessary to be proficient in training duties.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement operations.
• Adult learning techniques, principles and methods.
• Arrest and control tactic techniques.
• Use of force law and de-escalation training.
• Effective use of training materials.
• Microsoft Office products and software.

Skill to:

• Use computers to send email, enter data, and use Microsoft Office products.
• Prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with developing new curriculum.
• Develop learning objectives, lesson plans and evaluation tools.
• Teach and demonstrate arrest and control tactic techniques.

Ability to:

• Solve problems and resolve conflicts.
• Provide instruction to basic and advanced students as needed, based on qualifications.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to correct student performance or behavioral issues.
• Participate in intensive training up to 10 hours per day.
• Attend applicable training to better perform job duties.
• Work well with others and be a team player.

Additional Requirements

• Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• Successful applicant(s) will undergo a background investigation, an abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening before employment is offered.
• Position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Benefits

The State of South Dakota offers a $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits (Class A under SDRS).

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer.