Training Instructor

OPSO is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Training Academy Instructor to develop, coordinate, and deliver classroom and hands-on training for recruits, deputies, supervisors, civilian employees, and other agency personnel. This role helps ensure employees are prepared to perform safely, professionally, and in compliance with Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, applicable laws, and OPSO policies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver classroom, practical, and blended training for recruit academies, in-service programs, specialized instruction, supervisor development, and professional development. Teach assigned Louisiana POST-approved curriculum and specialized subjects such as corrections, use of force, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency response, crisis intervention, de-escalation, leadership, legal updates, and report writing.

Create and maintain lesson plans, presentations, exercises, examinations, assessments, and other instructional resources. Apply adult-learning principles and adapt instruction for different experience levels, job duties, and learning needs. Evaluate learner performance, provide constructive feedback and remediation, and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

Maintain accurate attendance, completion, certification, assessment, and compliance records. Keep course content current with changes in law, Louisiana POST requirements, agency policy, technology, and public-safety best practices. Collaborate with Academy leadership, agency personnel, subject-matter experts, and external training partners.

Minimum Qualifications

At least three years of relevant experience in law enforcement, corrections, public safety, training, or a related profession. Louisiana POST certification appropriate to the assignment, when applicable. Completion of a Louisiana POST-approved Instructor Development Course or equivalent instructor-development training.

Demonstrated expertise in at least one subject relevant to the Training Academy’s mission. Experience developing and delivering instructional materials and presentations. Strong written, verbal, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees at all organizational levels.

Satisfactory employment, attendance, performance, and disciplinary history, subject to OPSO policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Louisiana POST Instructor Certification or other specialized instructor credentials. Experience teaching Louisiana POST curriculum or training in law enforcement, corrections, military, public safety, or professional-development settings. Experience developing curricula, lesson plans, examinations, or practical assessments.

Specialized expertise in areas such as firearms, defensive tactics, corrections, emergency response, investigations, crisis intervention, de-escalation, leadership, legal updates, report writing, or technology. Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, education, organizational development, public administration, or a related field.

Schedule and Working Conditions The position primarily works Monday through Friday but may require evenings, weekends, holidays, or special-event assignments. Duties may include frequent standing, walking, presenting, physical demonstrations, and hands-on training in classroom, outdoor, firearms, defensive-tactics, and emergency-response environments.

Why Join OPSO? Join an agency committed to public service, professional excellence, employee development, accountability, and continuous learning. In this role, you will directly support the readiness, safety, competence, and career development of OPSO personnel. Equal Employment Opportunity The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified workforce.

Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.