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Criminal Justice Training Instructor Jamestown,NC Posted:8/7/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

8407

Criminal Justice Training Instructor / Law Enforcement SME - Contract

Location: North Carolina - Greensboro area preferred

Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract

Pay Range: $75-$125 per hour, depending on experience, credentials, and subject matter expertise

Schedule: As Needed / Based on Training Schedule

The Criminal Justice Training Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering advanced law enforcement training courses for sworn law enforcement officers, investigators, supervisors, and other public safety professionals. The instructor must possess significant practical experience in criminal investigations, leadership, or specialized law enforcement disciplines while demonstrating exceptional classroom presentation skills. The successful candidate will provide engaging, scenario-based instruction that combines current investigative techniques, legal requirements, best practices, and real-world case studies to enhance officer knowledge.

• Deliver instructor-led classroom training in assigned Criminal Justice Program courses.
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, exercises, and practical learning activities.
• Present current investigative techniques consistent with federal, state, and local laws.
• Incorporate real-world case studies, photographs, videos, and practical examples into classroom instruction.
• Facilitate classroom discussions and encourage participant engagement.
• Evaluate student learning through participation, exercises, and assessments where applicable.
• Maintain instructional materials that reflect current investigative methods and legal standards.
• Coordinate with GTCC Criminal Justice Program staff regarding scheduling, curriculum updates, and course requirements.
• Maintain a professional learning environment while representing the College in a positive manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 Theory
• Emotional Intelligence
• First-Line Supervision
• Accountability
• Human Relations
• Team Building
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Performance Improvement

• Community Engagement
• Problem-Oriented Policing
• S.A.R.A. Model
• Crime Prevention Strategies
• Police-Community Partnerships

• 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.

• 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

• Ability to stand for extended periods while instructing.
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment and classroom technology.
• Ability to travel to instructional locations as assigned.

• 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.