Training Academy Instructor Jobs in Kentucky

Job title: Training Academy Instructor

Company: Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government

Expected salary: $62192 per year

Location: Louisville, KY

Training Academy Instructor Job Details:

Description

Essential Functions:

• Develops and writes curriculum to be taught in professional development and in-service classes for police officers and recruits
• Instructs in-service and professional development classes to sworn and civilian personnel using adult learning methodologies

Examples of Duties

• Instructs and assists in skills-related training for police officers and recruits
• Plans, develops and evaluates literature, audiovisual materials and exhibits for use in training programs
• Evaluates training plans and curricula for effectiveness, recommends revisions to existing programs, and develops new programs
• Addresses training needs within the department, as required
• Assists guest instructors with instructional needs
• Assists other instructors with their classes as needed or as directed by an Advanced Training Section commander
• Observes and documents the performance of recruits and officers
• Provides counseling, coaching, mentoring, and remedial training of recruits and officers
• Monitors classroom equipment/supplies to ensure instructional suitability of the facility
• Maintains equipment and supplies, as well as facilities
• Assists other Training Division units as needed or as directed by the Training Division Major
• Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of training experience in a law enforcement academy

Other Minimum Qualifications:

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must possess KLEC certification or obtain with one year of hire
• Applicants who have bought, sold, or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified
• Must not have retired, resigned, or separated from employment with a law enforcement agency under investigation or due to pending or final disciplinary actions

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Must be willing to participate in strenuous activity such as physical fitness training, defensive tactics, role playing exercises, etc

Supplemental Information

Desired Qualifications

Current certification in the following areas:

• KLEC instructor
• Criminal investigations: Gangs
• Health & Wellness
• Homeland Security: General Studies
• Leadership: General Studies
• Patrol: Critical Incident
• Patrol: DUI-Standard Field Sobriety Testing or Patrol: Drug Recognition Expert
• Patrol: Report Writing
• Skills: Defensive Tactics
• Traffic: General Studies
• Traffic: Collision Investigation or Traffic: Accident Reconstruction Basic/Advanced

Salary Grade: NU / 116

Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights:

Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Group Term Life

· Supplemental Life

· Accidental Death & Dismemberment

· Sick Leave

· Vacation

· Holiday Pay

· Bereavement Leave

· Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

· 457 Deferred Comp

· Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

· Tuition Assistance

· Qualified Adult Benefits

· Childcare Assistance

· Free TARC Use

· Paid Parental Leave

Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week

· Vacation (pro rata)

· Sick Leave (pro rata)

· Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week

· Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions

· Ineligible For Benefits

Interns

· Ineligible For Benefits

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