Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III

Overview

Final date to receive applications 1/21/2026 (7:00 PM EST). Law Enforcement Training Instructor III – Pay Grade 15 – Salary $73,836.00 Annually.

Employment Type:

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

Hiring Agency:
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training.

Location:

4449 Kit Carson Dr, Richmond, KY 40475 USA.

DOCJT is offering a higher starting salary for Law Enforcement Training positions. This role supports training for basic recruits, patrol officers, first-line supervisors, mid-level executives, and executive leaders through in-person and virtual methods.

• Instructs, evaluates, coordinates and recommends law enforcement topics and scenario-based training to agency leaders reflecting the needs of the agencies served.
• Conducts research, manages and develops training curriculum, updates lesson plans, develops new lesson plans and instructional material for law enforcement 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.
• Knowledge of computer technology (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard).
• Ability to network with internal and external contacts and organizations (e.g., KACP, CJEDAA, KSA).
• Experience in scheduling and coordinating courses, including traditional and blended learning.
• Education and training hours in basic and advanced leadership development topics (coaching, mentoring, motivation, supervision, management, ethics, budgets, change management).
• Graduate of an advanced leadership program (e.g., FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, SSL, Kellogg School of Management) or a Master’s in a leadership-related field.
• Meet KLEC certification requirements for leadership training (LEN Instructor Development Course and related credentials) with related experience or education substitutions as specified.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods.
• May be required to carry and/or use a firearm.
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.
• Spend a major portion of time using a computer.
• Travel required (state vehicle provided).

DOCJT offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Overtime/Compensatory Time, health insurance with optional HRA, life insurance, retirement, wellness incentives, training opportunities, and a 401K option.

A background check is required. Final job offer is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. A standard 5.28 physical exam is required after initial offer of employment.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor, or related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

A master’s degree substitutes for one year of experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Additional experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, or Law Enforcement Training Instructor may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must have completed 320 clock hours of in-service or equivalent continuing education credits approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or the Department of Criminal Justice Training. Must maintain required licensure/certification for the length of employment. The employing agency must ensure possession and maintenance of required credentials.

Work is typically performed in a classroom and/or simulated training setting. Travel to various facilities throughout the state may be required.

This position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, per KRS 18A.111.

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Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D