Legal Instructor - SC Criminal Justice Academy

Legal Instructor

SC Criminal Justice Academy

Posted: August 27, 2026

Location: Columbia

Salary: 71,400 - 77,250

How to Apply

Contact: gsgodwin@sccja.sc.gov

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Job Summary

Provide instruction of legal principles to students in Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Detention classes.

Assist with writing hearing officer recommendations, which will be submitted to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council for review, and draft the final agency decision based on the Law Enforcement Training Council's decision.

Draft hearing notices and other documents pertinent to scheduling, conducting, and concluding contested case hearings.

Conduct legal research on issues pertaining to the Law Enforcement Training Act, evidentiary issues, and FOIA, among others.

Assist with appeals to the ALC and Court of Appeals, including creating the Record on Appeal, drafting briefs, and correspondence to the court.

Requirements

Education: JD

Experience: Member of SC Bar