Position Number: 22077430
County: Pulaski; Lonoke
Posting End Date: 7/23/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $61,523.00
Location: DOC HQ - North Little Rock and DOC Training Academy - England
Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas. CLEST General Instructor certification required.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.
All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Job Series: Public Safety Support – Career Path
Classification: Law Enforcement Training Officer
Class Code: SPS03P
Pay Grade: LES04
Salary Range: $61,523 - $91,054
Job Summary
The Law Enforcement Training Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering law enforcement training programs for cadets, officers, and public safety professionals in Arkansas. This role supports state-mandated basic, advanced, and specialized training programs that promote competency, ethics, and effectiveness in law enforcement.
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.
Assist 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.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
