Criminal Justice General Instructor Training

Current law enforcement officers can gain a fundamental background in how to teach other law enforcement personnel. Successful completion allows officers to apply to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division for certification as a law enforcement instructor.

Trainees must meet state-established prerequisites for admission as addressed in 12 NCAC 09B.0302 General Instructor Certification. They are responsible for having the up-to-date manual of General Instructor Training, Student Edition. The manual must be ordered from the North Carolina Justice Academy in time to have it for the first day of class – there are no manuals on site. On the academy website, click "Support Services," then click "Bookstore" and complete the order form.

The two and one half week course requires 100% participation – it is the trainee's responsibility to clear personal and business schedules prior to arrival. Sessions for 2026 are scheduled for the following dates:

· August 24 – September 11, 2026

· Location held at the Workforce Development Center, Room 203

For more information or to register, contact Rick Eades at [email protected].

The trainee is required to research, develop and deliver a 70-minute lesson plan. They also must pass the state-administered written exam and demonstrate competency in all skill areas to be eligible for certification as a criminal justice instructor.

Prior to the class, trainees should select and research an appropriate topic for the 70-minute lesson plan. Consult with a supervisor to select a topic, as you might be expected to teach within your agency. Your research should result in sufficient resources and information to begin writing the required lesson plan once you have received training on how to do so.

The topic must be approved by director Gordon Knight [email protected] prior to the first day of class and before starting on your lesson plan.

Select a topic with which you are familiar since there isn't enough time during the two weeks of class to research a new topic. Your completed lesson plan must be the product of your own work.

NOTE: If you register for these classes, you may be required to submit a copy of your law enforcement identification.