Subject Matter Expert; SME; Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Job Title:

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Location:

India (Remote)
Availability requirement:  Minimum 15-20 hours per week

Core

Qualifications:

Relevant Educational Degree:  A bachelor's or advanced degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Criminology, or a closely related STEM field.

Applied Industry

Experience:

Practical, real-world experience working in a forensic laboratory, law enforcement, or crime scene investigation (CSI) setting.

Familiarity with Legal Procedures:  A strong understanding of the chain of custody and how scientific evidence is properly collected, preserved, and presented as admissible evidence in court.

Course-Specific Expertise:

Broad Forensic Knowledge:  Demonstrated competency across the varied scientific disciplines covered in the course, such as DNA analysis, toxicology, physical anthropology, and computer forensics.

Career Pathway Insight:  Up-to-date knowledge of the daily duties, educational requirements, certifications, and realities of various forensic careers, as this specific course places a heavy emphasis on career exploration.

Simulation Assessment

Skills:

The ability to accurately evaluate the realism, educational value, and safety of practical course projects, such as mock crime-scene investigations or the development of cybersecurity plans.

Curriculum Familiarity:  Prior experience reviewing or teaching high-school-level educational materials to ensure the scientific concepts are engaging, age-appropriate, and pedagogically sound.

Key Responsibilities
Review law, public safety, and forensic science content.
Recommend corrections to improve technical accuracy.
Review SBs for technical accuracy, pedagogy, grade-level appropriateness, and investigative case studies.
Review multimedia assets, including images, videos, animations, and interactives, for legal, procedural and subject accuracy, and instructional effectiveness.
Identify content gaps, inconsistencies, and required revisions
Verify assessments, activities, and learning objectives for alignment and rigor.
Collaborate with instructional designers, content developers, editors, and media teams.
Participate in review meetings, team calls, and project discussions.
Ensure high-quality, objectives-aligned content prior to final publication.