Criminal Justice Training Instructor & Curriculum Designer
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Education / Teaching
Training Instructor / Specialist, Adult & Continuing Education, Education Administration
Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.
As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE15
LOCATION OF POSITIONCarroll County
Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions
6852 4th Street
Sykesville, MD 21784
POSITION DUTIESThis is a repost of the position and if you previously applied, you would not need to reapply.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
The incumbent teaches classes to criminal justice entrance‑level students and is also responsible for coordinating training classes taught by other instructors. The incumbent also researches and develops classes on various criminal justice related topics. The incumbent will instruct Legislative Mandated training for members of Administrative Charging Committee, Administrative Law Judges, Law Enforcement Command
- Level personnel and Police Trial Board Civilian members. Assists other units in presenting program materials.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Instructs Legislative Mandated training for members of Administrative Charging Committee and Police Trial Board Civilian members
- Assists other units in presenting program materials
- Assists unit members with field training and train‑the‑trainer programs
- Evaluate training courses to determine their value before material is presented
- Design and implement assigned associated programmatic projects
- Conduct on-going research to update training materials/lesson plans/power point presentations for assigned classes
- Arrange/coordinate the training locations within assigned areas
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
- Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. - Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in the law enforcement profession to include two (2) years of experience as a Police Trainer/Instructor, developing and delivering training. - Notes:
Candidates may substitute additional professional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education, for up to four years.
- Valid MPCTC Academic Instructor Certification (COMAR 12.04.04 or 12.10.06), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
- Available to provide in‑person training within various locations throughout Maryland on a continuous basis
The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.
SELECTION PROCESSPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked…
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