Instructor​/Criminal Justice Training Coordinator

Criminal Justice Training Coordinator I (NS)

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $60,500

This position is currently located at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, NC, assigned to the Training Division, and is responsible for researching, developing, and creating law enforcement and criminal justice related materials. The position may be located at either campus location:
Edneyville, NC or Salemburg, NC, depending on the proximity of the selected candidate.

This position will be primarily responsible for maintaining, coordinating and developing the Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC), Detention Officer mandated in-service training classes, Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and teaching related classes for other law enforcement disciplines. The position will be assigned to one of four instruction work teams and will be required to perform a portion of the preceding organizational duties, including coordinating – and instructing in – basic, advanced, and specialized criminal justice training curricula using an Instructional System Design model of analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation phases, which may consist of creating both traditional and e-learning courses that may include annual in-service training, or other training as assigned.

In addition, the position will also be responsible for providing technical assistance in assigned content areas upon request from criminal justice personnel regarding operational policies and procedures and developing advanced and specialized criminal justice training materials that will include curricula, hypermedia, and other audiovisual materials.

This position may/will additionally be responsible for providing training or acting as supplemental trainer for other subject areas offered by the North Carolina Justice Academy, including but not limited to Academy based courses, Commission-mandated courses and Mandatory In-service Training Courses. The position ensures that the appearance, organization and functionality of e-learning meets North Carolina Department of Justice standards. This position is also responsible for review, proofreading and editing new and existing lesson plans as part of the development and content process.

Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required. The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.

• Certified as a General Instructor by the NCCJETSC
• Experience developing lesson plans for criminal justice/law enforcement training
• Experience as a Detention Officer and Supervisor

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree in criminology, criminal justice, one of the social sciences, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience in the field in which assigned; or Bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, one of the social sciences, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressively responsible experience in the field in which instruction is to be conducted;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Resumes and cover letters:
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer. Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.

Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

EEO Statement:
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.