Job description

About us

The Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) is a campus of the University of Arkansas System that serves a unique population of non-traditional students—certified law enforcement professionals who are actively employed within our State’s police departments and sheriff’s offices. The Institute is committed to our mission to making communities safer by supporting law enforcement professionals through training, education, resources, and collaborative partnerships.

Utilizing both classroom-based instruction and practical, hands-on application, CJI provides an educational experience designed to enhance the performance and professionalism of law enforcement in progressive areas of criminal justice, including law enforcement leadership and management, forensic sciences, computer applications, traffic safety, illicit drug investigations, and school safety.

The Criminal Justice Institute provides unparalleled support to the Arkansas law enforcement community by offering: Specialized Programs designed to enhance the job performance of law enforcement personnel Opportunities to complete Academic Certificates and Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Crime Scene Investigation and Law Enforcement Administration Online Programs that allow officers to complete courses at their own pace within their home, department, or community Free e-publications designed to keep law enforcement personnel aware of the latest news, management trends, and legal decisions in the Arkansas criminal justice community In addition to serving Arkansas law enforcement, we provide law enforcement training programs to police officers and sheriff deputies outside of Arkansas for a small fee.

The School Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, coordination, and implementation of special projects and training programs within the Arkansas Center for School Safety by working closely with the Safe Schools Program Coordinator and Director in support of school safety initiatives and projects throughout the state.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Education and/or Experience: Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Director of the Criminal Justice Institute.
1. Associate’s degree in work-related field.
2. 5 years of law enforcement experience with minimum of three years of experience as a School Resource Officer.
3. Possess experience in the areas of training development, instruction, and project development and implementation.
4. Possess or qualify for law enforcement instructor certification from the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
5. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Director of the Criminal Justice Institute.

To be considered for this position, applicant must completed an application on the University of Arkansas System's Career portal. Please visit our website at https://www.cji.edu/who-we-are/employment/ for details.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Little Rock, AR 72205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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