Training Coordinator/Instructor - CJIS

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid vacation (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) seeks a proactive trainer to work with the AFIS unit, improving Livescan submissions and data quality across the state.

You will develop agency training, stay current with FBI standards, and travel statewide to deliver instruction on fingerprint, palm print, mugshot collection and submission procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience
• Knowledge and experience with the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills to facilitate training

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the AFIS unit to identify issues with Livescan submissions across the state.
• Develop training for agencies utilizing a Livescan system to correct errors.
• Ensure all agencies collect information according to SLED and FBI standards.
• Provide training on proper collection of fingerprints, palms, and mugshots.
• Review AFIS errors to identify training needs at Livescan locations.

Skills

AFIS experience

Livescan training

Training others

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Tools

AFIS software

Job description

About SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

Job Responsibilities

About SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state. At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state. We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities. Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov .

General Responsibility

Collaborate with the SLED AFIS unit to identify issues/deficiencies and other errors with Livescan submissions from agencies across the state. Develop training to provide to agencies utilizing a Livescan system to correct errors. Ensure all agencies are collecting information according to SLED and FBI standards. Provide training on proper collection of fingerprints and/or palms and mugshots.

Specific Duties

• Review errors within AFIS to identify training needs at Livescan locations.
• Conduct training and audits at agencies and detention centers to ensure fingerprints, palm prints, mugshots, and arrest information is entered and submitted properly and in a timely manner.
• Stay apprised of system modifications and ensure agencies and detention centers re aware of any updates.
• Remain knowledgeable of SLED and FBI procedures for submission of fingerprints, palm prints, mugshots, and arrest information.
• Report any concerns or issues from agencies and detention centers regarding the entry and submission of fingerprints, palm prints, mugshots, and arrest information to the AFIS supervisor.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience
• Must have knowledge and experience with the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
• Must possess strong interpersonal and effective communication skills to facilitate training of agencies possessing a Livescan machine
• Must be able to train users of proper use, error detection, and how to resolve errors using the AFIS/Livescan processes
• Position requires statewide travel, including overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Livescan and fingerprints collection is preferred

Additional Comments

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

This is a temporary grant, full time position with insurance and leave benefits.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification. Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.