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Criminal Justice Mobile Training Instructor

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,696–$66,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Compensation and Benefits, Criminal Justice, Driving Instructor, Facebook, Firearms Experience, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Law Enforcement, Lesson Plans, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Product Demonstration, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, SSI, Safety Process, State Government, Student Conduct, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
3 days ago
Salary: $60,696.00 - $66,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188401
Agency: Criminal Justice Academy
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 5/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JC94
Position Number:: 600100270
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pay Grade: LAW05
Hiring Range - Min.: $60,696.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $66,000.00
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online: • All information must be completed including the supplemental questions or your application will not be accepted. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine qualifications. • A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL HIRES. ADDITIONALLY, A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND FINGERPRINTING ARE REQUIRED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. • The selection process may take two to four weeks and may include a panel interview. All interviewees will be contacted regarding final hire selection.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy), Mobile Training Unit (MTU), is seeking an instructor to research, develop, and deliver law enforcement training to basic and advanced officers, investigators, and other assigned groups.
Duties include:
  • Develops and updates lesson plans, researches curriculum content, and provides instruction regarding law enforcement practices and procedures for the MTU program.
  • Prepares and updates student material. Maintains currency, accuracy, and relevancy of existing programs and training material in assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures current training materials support the necessary job-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the specific program task analysis.
  • Observes and participates in the instruction of the Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program to ensure consistency with field instruction.
  • Performs law enforcement duties during times of critical incidents, whether natural or man-made crisis events requiring sworn personnel response. Required to do "ride-alongs" and assist other law enforcement agencies, as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
  • 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 or
  • Master's degree and two (2) years of law enforcement experienceand
  • Experience must include two (2) years of road experience and
  • Basic Instructor Development (BID) or Specific Skill Instructor (SSI) certification 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.
(***) Upload with your application a training transcript from the POST or certifying body.
Salary:
  • The hiring salary is commensurate with full-time LEO instructional experience: $60,696-$66,000
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of experience writing lesson plans and/or developing training material.
  • Defensive Tactics (DT) Instructor certification
  • Firearms Instructor (FI) certification
  • Driving Instructor (DI) certification
Additional Comments
About You:
  • Extensive knowledge of contemporary LE principles, practices, techniques, tactics, and methods.
  • Able to research and develop comprehensive lesson plans in assigned training areas.
  • Responsible for controlling all training delivery in assigned areas of instruction.
  • Adheres to safety and testing procedures.
  • Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; analyze problems and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Able to coordinate the work of students and enforce student discipline in a fair, but firm manner.
  • Able to work effectively under general/limited supervision using individual discretion and prudent judgment.
  • Work in a professional manner with others in a team environment to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Adhere to the chain-of-command and agency policies/procedures.
  • Manage time effectively, completes administrative work, meets deadlines, problem solves, and accurately completes assignments.
  • Maintain good physical condition to facilitate and conduct demonstrations.
  • Available for frequent travel and field training or assisting other agencies requiring after hours, overnight and/or weekend duty.
About the Academy:
  • The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is thestarting 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, time of hurt.
  • It takes ateam 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!
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, 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)

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education and work history. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. Provide an explanation for any gaps in the employment official application. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring manager. I have read and I acknowledge the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No

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A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, prior employment verification, and fingerprinting prior to an offer of employment. You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. All degrees must be from an accredited college or higher education institution. Applicants not chosen for this position may apply for future job vacancies at the SC Criminal Justice Academy. I have read and I understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you CURRENTLY a certified Class 1 LEO?
  • Yes, certified S.C. LEO
  • Yes, certified LEO in another jurisdiction
  • No, not currently LEO certified

04

If you are a CURRENT law enforcement officer certified in a jurisdiction outside of South Carolina, please specify.
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Place ONE check below by the education and experience that you CURRENTLY possess.
  • I have a master's degree and at least two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
  • I have a bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of law enforcement experience.
  • I have an associate's degree and at least six (6) years of law enforcement experience.
  • I have a high school diploma/GED and at least eight (8) years of law enforcement experience.
  • I lack the required minimum education and experience stated in the minimum requirements section of this posting.

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How many years of law enforcement ROAD experience do you have?
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Place a check below by ALL of the certifications that you CURRENTLY possess.
  • Basic Instructor Development
  • Specific Skill Instructor
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Firearms Instructor
  • Driving Instructor
  • I lack the certifications stated in the minimum and preferred qualifications sections of this posting.

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Do you have experience writing lesson plans and/or developing training material?
  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered "yes" to the above questions, please explain and include the subjects developed and the number of years of experience.
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How did you INITIALLY learn about this job vacancy?
  • Facebook: SC Criminal Justice Academy
  • Academy website:
  • State Jobs:
  • SC Training Officers Association
  • CJA employee
  • Other

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If you selected "CJA Employee" or "Other" in the question above, then please provide the name.
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State of South Carolina