LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING OFFICER

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training in areas such as Arkansas law, report writing, firearms, use of force, traffic enforcement, defensive tactics, ethics, and emergency response.
• Facilitate dynamic, scenario-based training simulations to reinforce decision-making, teamwork, and safety protocols.
• Aid in developing and updating course materials, lesson plans, and instructional guides to comply with CLEST standards.
• Stay current with changes in Arkansas law enforcement practices, procedures, and state regulations to ensure curriculum relevance.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, test scores, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure training documentation and activities comply with the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) regulations.
• Participate in audits or accreditation activities, as needed.
• Enforce safety protocols during physical and field training, including firearms qualification, physical conditioning, and high-risk scenario exercises.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for specialized law enforcement skills or topics, such as crisis intervention or de-escalation.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong verbal communication and presentation abilities for both classroom and field settings.
• Capacity to convey complex information clearly and concisely to learners at varying levels of experience.
• Dependability, integrity, and a strong commitment to public service ethics.
• Flexible and resourceful in addressing learner needs and adapting lesson plans or instruction methods as situations evolve.
• Strong situational awareness and critical thinking, especially during scenario training.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport with a diverse population of learners.
• Calm demeanor and professionalism under pressure, particularly when addressing safety concerns or performance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in law enforcement.
• Licensure/Certifications: Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas. CLEST General Instructor certification required.