The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career & Technical Education and Student Transition (OCTE), Warren County Area Technology Center in Bowling Green, KY has an opening for a Law and Public Safety Instructor for the 2026-27 school year. This position is advertised as part of KRS Chapter 156 OCTE for employment through the Office of Career and Technical Education. It is not subject to the provisions of KRS 18 A for classified or unclassified service. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaches occupational preparatory classes within a career and technical education program. Performs other duties as required. In accordance with KRS 161.220the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System. Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Salary dependent on qualifications, training, and experience. KDE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: NONE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must hold the Rank III Kentucky teaching certificate in the subject area to be taught; OR Must hold a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility in the subject area to be taught; OR Four years of appropriate work experience, two of which must be in the last five years. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Certification as a police officer/police instructor from Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Working Conditions