REPOSTED: Criminal Justice Training Firearms Instructor I

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

• This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.*

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Range Unit, 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.

Duties Include

• 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.

Salary

• The hiring salary is commensurate with full-time LEO instructional experience: $66,300-$72,094.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• High school diploma and eight (8) years of firearms law enforcement instructional experience or
• Associate degree and six (6) years of firearms law enforcement instructional experience or
• 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
• Currently a certified LEO in another ***jurisdiction with full powers of arrest with the ability to become an S.C. LEO within one year of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Must work in inclement weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

We prefer that you currently possess the following:

• Driving Instructor Certification
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

About You

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary law enforcement principles, practices, tactics, and methods.
• Knowledge of instructional visual aids and presentation development.
• Proven ability to instruct, research, and develop comprehensive lesson plans, presentations, and curriculum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of student assessment and academic evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop practical solutions, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of students and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and agency partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to participate in field training requiring travel and overnight stays.
• Availability to work holidays when classes are in session.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Must obtain and maintain CDL.
• Must maintain good physical condition.
• Availability to assist other law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.

About The Academy

• The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement. We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state—training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, and time of hurt.
• It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life, home-life balance as well as excellent state-government benefits.
• We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
• South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Join us!

We are the face of law enforcement.

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement Program