Lead Patrol Tactics Instructor & De‑Escalation Trainer

State-of-Washington-Criminal-Justice-Training-Commissio; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

State retirement plan

Flexible/compressed schedules

Job summary

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks two Criminal Justice Trainer 3 positions in the Applied Skills Training Division (ASTD) PTI program. As lead instructors, these roles guide professionals in sound decision‑making using agency curricula and philosophy, blending classroom, scenarios, hands‑on drills, and simulated environments.

Locations include Arlington, Burien, Pasco, Spokane, or Vancouver, with outstanding healthcare, state retirement options, advancement

Qualifications

• Five or more years of law enforcement and/or certified corrections experience.
• Five or more years as a trainer of criminal justice or military personnel.
• Three years as a WSCJTC Criminal Justice Trainer 2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive decision‑making training using agency curricula and philosophy.
• Instruct practical methods, highlight reasoning and when to deploy tools and tactics.
• Assist program manager and CJT4 in certifying statewide PTI instructors.
• Coordinate with colleagues on coverage, objectives, and class status.
• Lead and mentor PTI instructors; provide feedback and assess performance.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Training experience

Public speaking

Education

Associates degree or higher in criminal justice

Job description

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks two Criminal Justice Trainer 3 positions in the Applied Skills Training Division (ASTD) PTI program. As lead instructors, these roles guide professionals in sound decision‑making using agency curricula and philosophy, blending classroom, scenarios, hands‑on drills, and simulated environments.

Locations include Arlington, Burien, Pasco, Spokane, or Vancouver, with outstanding healthcare, state retirement options, advancement