Required Skills/Abilities:
Candidates should possess expertise in one or more of the following instructional areas:
* Criminal Investigations
* Crime Scene Investigations
* Death and Homicide Investigations
* Sexual Assault Investigations
* Robbery Investigations
* Hotel/Motel Interdiction
* Financial Crimes Investigations
* Leadership & Supervision
* First Line Supervisor Development
* Leadership Development
* Employee Mentoring
* Community Policing
* Tactical Crime Control
* Community Engagement
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field preferred.
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
* Experience serving in investigative, supervisory, command, or specialized enforcement assignments.
* Previous experience teaching adult learners in a law enforcement or public safety environment.
* Strong classroom presentation and facilitation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
* Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
* Homicide Investigations
* Crime Scene Processing
* Financial Crimes
* Narcotics Investigations
* Sexual Assault Investigations
* Patrol Supervision
* Criminal Intelligence
* Community Policing
* Leadership Development
* Police Training Academies
* State or Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
Required Subject Matter Expertise
Depending upon the course assignment, instructors should demonstrate expertise in topics including:
* Basic Crime Scene Investigations
* Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
* DNA Collection and Preservation
* Crime Scene Photography
* Fingerprint Identification
* Trajectory Analysis
* Suspect Interviews
* Crime Scene Documentation
* Death & Homicide Investigations
* Cause and Manner of Death
* Time of Death Estimation
* Autopsy Procedures
* Death Scene Reconstruction
* Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
* Wound Pattern Analysis
* Court Preparation
* Courtroom Testimony
Hotel/Motel Interdiction
* Search and Seizure
* Reasonable Suspicion
* Probable Cause
* Informant Development
* Surveillance
* Consent Searches
* Drug Identification
* Court Documentation
* Financial Crimes
* Fraud Investigations
* Financial Instruments
* Financial Records Analysis
* Search Warrants
* Scam Investigations
* Forensic Accounting Concepts
Leadership Courses
* Leadership Theory
* Emotional Intelligence
* First-Line Supervision
* Accountability
* Human Relations
* Team Building
* Coaching
* Mentoring
* Performance Improvement
Community Policing
* Community Engagement
* Problem-Oriented Policing
* S.A.R.A. Model
* Crime Prevention Strategies
* Police-Community Partnerships
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
One or more of the following:
* General Instructor Certification (State Criminal Justice Standards)
* Certified Law Enforcement Instructor
* Crime Scene Investigator Certification
* Homicide Investigation Training
* FBI National Academy (preferred)
* DEA, ATF, or Federal Investigative Training
* Leadership Development Certifications
* Instructor Development Certification
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and professional certifications will be considered.
Education and/or Experience:
* Outstanding public speaking ability
* Adult learning principles
* Scenario-based instruction
* Critical thinking
* Report writing
* Investigative interviewing
* Evidence handling
* Courtroom testimony
* Leadership coaching
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to simplify complex investigative topics
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to stand for extended periods while instructing.
* Ability to operate audiovisual equipment and classroom technology.
* Ability to travel to instructional locations as assigned.
Deliverables
The instructor shall:
* Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved curriculum.
* Provide professional classroom instruction.
* Utilize multimedia, case studies, photographs, and videos when appropriate.
* Maintain current knowledge of investigative techniques and applicable legal updates.
* Submit attendance records and required course documentation.
* Conduct training in a professional, ethical, and unbiased manner.