Criminal Justice Training Instructor ; Behavioral Science

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Behavioral Science Unit, is seeking an instructor to research, develop, and deliver law enforcement training for basic and advanced officers, investigators, and other assigned groups.

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and instruct training programs in Field Training Officer Management, Basic Instructor Development, and Specific Skills Instructor courses.
• Review and grade pre‑qualification requirements and post‑course summaries; support Academy instructors with best practices in curriculum development.
• Instruct report writing and courtroom procedures. Conduct and evaluate practical problem‑based scenarios using firearms training simulations and Crisis House simulations.
• Develop and deliver new training programs based on emerging trends and best practices to enhance public safety.
• Ensure compliance with Academy standards, testing requirements, and student discipline policies.
• Perform assigned law enforcement duties, including ride‑alongs and assisting partner agencies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and partner agencies to support instructional and operational goals.

The hiring salary is commensurate with full‑time LEO instructional experience: $60,696–$66,000.

• High school diploma and eight (8) years of law enforcement experience or
• Associate degree and six (6) years of law enforcement experience or
• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of law enforcement experience and
• Experience must include two (2) years of road experience and
• Currently certified S.C. Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or
• Currently certified LEO in another jurisdiction with full powers of arrest with the ability to become an S.C. LEO within one year of hire.
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  *** Upload with your application a training transcript from the POST or certifying body.)

• Must be available for occasional field training or assisting other agencies requiring after‑hours, overnight, and/or weekend duty.
• Experience teaching, developing lesson plans, and creating law enforcement training materials and curriculum.
• Basic Instructor Development (BID) certification.

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary law enforcement principles, practices, tactics, and methods.
• Knowledge of instructional visual aids and presentation development.
• Proven ability to instruct, research, and develop comprehensive lesson plans, presentations, and curriculum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of student assessment and academic evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop practical solutions, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of students and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and agency partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to participate in field training requiring travel and overnight stays.
• Availability to work holidays when classes are in session.
• Availability for occasional evening or nighttime instruction.
• Availability to assist other law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.

• The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement. We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state—training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, and time of hurt.
• It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work‑life, home‑life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.
• We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
• South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

We are the face of law enforcement. Join us!

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement Program