Career Development Instructor

Title:  Career Development Instructor

Location:  Potomac, MD

Security Clearance: Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)

Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent

Salary: $102,000/Annual

About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.

The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way.

KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested.

The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

The Career Development Unit (CDU) is a premier institution dedicated to providing comprehensive, rigorous, and up-to-date training for the Postal Inspection Service.

The instructor will support all aspects of the Basic Inspector Training program and serve as a subject matter expert to CDU staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:


* Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a specific subject matter or discipline related to the investigative focus of the Postal Inspection Service, ensuring accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information is provided to trainees.


* Instructional Skills: Proficiency in using various teaching methodologies in a law enforcement training context, such as classroom instruction, practical exercises, scenario-based training, online learning, and simulations, to create an engaging and valuable learning experience.


* Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, allowing the instructor to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.


* Interpersonal Skills: Capacity to establish and maintain positive relationships with trainees, fellow instructors, and CDU staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.


* Adaptability: Ability to adjust teaching methods and content based on trainees' unique needs, backgrounds, and learning styles, as well as adapt to changes in Inspection Service policies, procedures, or curriculum requirements.


* Adult Learning Principles: Understanding of adult education principles and best practices in a law enforcement training environment, ensuring the instructor can design and deliver relevant, engaging, and tailored training for adult learners.


* Curriculum Development: Experience developing, assessing, and evaluating law enforcement training curricula, incorporating feedback, and making necessary adjustments to keep the training curre...