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Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Instructor 2024-02852

Government Jobs, Douglas, Wyoming, United States, 82633

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Job Posting: Staff Instructor at Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy

The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy, under the Attorney General's Office, is seeking qualified applicants for a Staff Instructor position. The successful applicant will join the professional team of six full-time Instructors at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. Staff Instructors are certified law enforcement officers with the State of Wyoming. They perform a variety of tasks instructing, implementing, and managing general law enforcement topics, including formal classroom assignments and practical exercises in one or more of the following areas: Custody & Control, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Firearms, Physical Training, Use of Force, Patrol or Detention Exercises, and others as assigned. The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes: Paid annual and sick leave Paid holidays Retirement with employer contributions Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability Longevity pay Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / 307-777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov Essential functions include utilizing approved methods and materials to instruct law enforcement personnel at the Academy and regional training programs in general law enforcement topics to include specific areas of expertise (Custody & Control, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Firearms, Physical Training (PT), Applied Patrol and Detention Exercises, and Use of Force). Qualifications include preferences for applicants who are Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy certified Custody & Control Instructors or have defensive tactics instructor experience. Preference may be given to candidates with a degree in police science/criminal justice plus six years as a law enforcement officer, including four years with responsibility for formal training or on-the-job instruction. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education) and 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with at least two years of law enforcement experience. Necessary special requirements include the ability to drive and travel throughout the state and prolonged standing while teaching. The agency requires that employees successfully pass an annual competency test to use force, a quarterly competency test for firearms, and a semi-annual physical fitness test. Successful applicants must pass a background investigation before an offer is made.