Under direct to general supervision instructs basic law enforcement students, preparing them to become certified law enforcement officers.
Employees may co-instruct until needed certifications are obtained.
Researches curriculum content. Develops and updates lesson plans. Provides co-instruction in an area to include Police Science, Detention, Behavioral Science, Defensive Tactics, Traffic Safety, Firearms and Driving. Instructs in Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) training and Advanced Level classes. Prepares and updates student materials. Maintains currency and accuracy of existing programs in assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures training materials support the necessary job-specific knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the specific program. Assists other instructors when necessary. Enforces student discipline. Performs law enforcement duties in support of other law enforcement agencies during critical incidents, whether natural or man-made, when additional sworn personnel are needed to include ride-alongs.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices and modern police practices, techniques, tactics and methods. Ability to research and analyze training needs and develop comprehensive lesson plans in assigned training area. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze problems and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to coordinate the work of guest instructors and students in practical applications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, students and agency representatives.
C-1 Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with Section 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976. Some positions may require a commercial driver's license and/or certifications to include Defensive Tactics, Firearms Instructor, Driving Instructor, or Traffic Safety. Instructor certifications that are required for particular instructor positions must be obtained within six (6) to nine (9) months of being hired.
A bachelor’s degree and experience in law enforcement. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.