Instructor

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Administrative

Job Classification Title

Criminal Justice Training Coordinator I (NS)

Position Number

60090015

Grade

NC15

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $65,920

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

This position is assigned to the North Carolina Justice Academy Training Division and is responsible for researching, developing, and creating law enforcement related materials. This position can be located at either campus location: Salemburg or Edneyville, North Carolina. The location of the position will be based on the proximity of the selected candidate.

This position will be responsible for content development, lesson plan revision and curriculum maintenance. There will also be instructional duties or teaching assignments. This position may be cross trained for multiple disciplines or topical areas. Candidates may be required, based on operational needs, to obtain and maintain additional Commission instructor certifications beyond the primary discipline. The Academy supports cross certification to enhance instructional capability and program delivery.

The position will be assigned to one of four instruction work teams and will be required to perform a portion of the preceding organizational duties, including coordinating – and instructing in – basic, advanced, and specialized criminal justice training curricula using an Instructional System Design model of analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation phases, which may consist of creating both traditional and e-learning courses that may include annual in-service training, or other training as assigned.

In addition, the position will also be responsible for providing technical assistance in assigned content areas upon request from criminal justice personnel regarding operational policies and procedures and developing advanced and specialized criminal justice training materials that will include curricula, hypermedia, and other audiovisual materials.

This position may/will additionally be responsible for providing training or acting as supplemental trainer for other subject areas offered by the North Carolina Justice Academy, including but not limited to Academy based courses, Commission-mandated courses and Mandatory In-service Training Courses.

The position ensures that the appearance, organization and functionality of e-learning meets North Carolina Department of Justice standards. This position is also responsible for review, proofreading and editing new and existing lesson plans as part of the development and content process.

Travel is required, including overnight stays.
The North Carolina Justice Academy (with campuses in Edneyville and Salemburg) provides basic, intermediate, and advanced training for law enforcement officers on topics including: anti-terrorism, community-oriented policing, criminal investigation, traffic crash investigation, firearms, self-defense, and management and supervision. Additionally, the Academy provides basic, intermediate, and advanced training for Detention Officers and Telecommunicators on behalf of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Certified as a General Instructor by the NCCJETSC.
• Experience developing lesson plans for criminal justice/law enforcement training or other discipline.
• Experience teaching in the criminal justice and/or law enforcement field.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in criminology, criminal justice, one of the social sciences, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressively responsible experience in the field in which assigned; or Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, one of the social sciences, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressively responsible experience in the field in which instruction is to be conducted; or an equivalent combination of education arid experience.

The North Carolina Department of Justice, includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions. 

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.   

  

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Wendy K Minich

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov