What does a law enforcement instructor do?

A law enforcement instructor provides initial training to recruits and professional development or continuing education to experienced law enforcement personnel. You can work as a law enforcement instructor at a police academy or a federal agency. Your duties and responsibilities include curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching courses about laws and regulations, diversity, physical fitness, defensive tactics, first aid, firearms proficiency, and vehicle operations, and evaluating the performance and learning of your students. Your recommendations as a law enforcement instructor have the potential to impact the career path of your recruits.