Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

10/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

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$73,836.00 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

4449 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475 USA

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training

DOCJT is now offering a higher starting salary for Law Enforcement Training positions! Looking for the next step in your law enforcement career? As a Law Enforcement Instructor, you’ll be able toutilize your passion and knowledge for law enforcement, to provide quality criminal justice training, through both in-person and virtual training methods, that will enhance the ability of the state's law enforcement personnel.

Which will reduce crime and its cost to society and create a safe, secure environment for Kentucky.

The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT), located in Richmond, Kentucky, has an opening for a Law Enforcement Instructor III assigned to the Tactics Section. This position offers experienced law enforcement professionals the opportunity to directly influence how officers prepare for some of the most demanding situations they may face in the field.

Tactics Instructors deliver high-liability, hands‑on training in vehicle operations, traffic stop tactics, building searches, warrant service, officer tactical medicine, officer rescue and counter‑ambush, and Critical Incident Response or active shooter response. Instruction also includes low‑light tactics, scene approaches, tactical movement, casualty extraction, situational awareness, threat assessment, and use‑of‑force decision‑making.

Through realistic scenarios, practical exercises, and classroom instruction, Tactics Instructors train both basic recruits and veteran officers to think clearly, move with purpose, and make sound decisions under pressure. This position is well suited for instructors who want to bring real‑world experience into the training environment and help shape the next generation of Kentucky law enforcement officers.

• Instructs, evaluates, coordinates and recommends law enforcement topics, and scenario based training to agency leaders reflecting the needs of the law enforcement agencies served.
• Conducts research, manages and develops training curriculum, updates established lesson plans, develops new lesson plans, and instructional class material for law enforcement or law enforcement related topics.
• Coordinates training classes, class preparation and completes required training course administrative paperwork.
• Coordinates on the job training and mentoring for new instructional staff. Serves on agency committees. Advises and counsels trainees and assists in the development of training needs.
• Attends internal and external training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Sworn law enforcement experience.
• Special Weapons and Tactics training or experience.
• Vehicle operations training or experience.
• Traffic stops training or experience.
• Active Shooter and/or Rapid Response to Active Shooter training or experience.
• Firearms training or weapon handling experience.
• Knowledge of the use of computer technology, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.
• Significant experience in public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience in adult learning principles.
• Ability to work outside periodically at all times of the year.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of…