Hiring Organization: Acuity International
Job Location: Iraq
Firearms Instructor / Simulator Operator - Technician (FI/SOT) - WPS II (Iraq)
Summary:
Supervises weapon requalification training in overseas locations. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission and values.
• Plans and coordinates weapons requalification training.
• Ensures that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for training.
• Conduct requalification firing.
• Operate and conduct training on the firearms simulator training system.
• Responsible for all installation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the firearms simulator training system, including but not limited to:
1. Set up and installation of firearms simulator training systems.
2. Operate firearms simulator training system in all modes.
3. Troubleshoot firearms simulator training system problems.
4. Conduct technician-level maintenance on firearms simulator training system and all system components.
5. Remove failed components for repair or replacement on the firearms simulator training system.
6. Install replacement parts on the firearms simulator training system.
• Coordinate with DS/OPO/WPS and the system manufacturer for higher level repair or warranty service for the firearms simulator training system to include the return of malfunctioning system and components.
• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.
1. A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in static guard or emergency response services.
2. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS or guard training course as outlined in SOW – Attachment 2, Training.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full-time equivalent (FTE) firearms instructor, this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full-time equivalent (FTE) firearms simulation trainer.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire
• Must have a valid US Passport
• Must have a current US driver's license
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness agility test and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening; position is also subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment
• If prior US Military, must have an honorable discharge
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and possess the criteria to be awarded and maintain the necessary US-issued security clearance
• Must be able to pass a medical physical approving candidate for overseas work
• Ability to travel to, and/or work in, an austere, hostile, or remote location.
• Attend and successfully complete the NPSS training course
• Attend and successfully complete the BFFOC training course
• Attend and successfully complete the required supervisor training course
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M203, M240, M249, and Remington 870 shotgun, re-qualifying as required by the task order.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Job Location: Iraq
Firearms Instructor / Simulator Operator - Technician (FI/SOT) - WPS II (Iraq)
Summary:
Supervises weapon requalification training in overseas locations. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission and values.
• Plans and coordinates weapons requalification training.
• Ensures that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for training.
• Conduct requalification firing.
• Operate and conduct training on the firearms simulator training system.
• Responsible for all installation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the firearms simulator training system, including but not limited to:
1. Set up and installation of firearms simulator training systems.
2. Operate firearms simulator training system in all modes.
3. Troubleshoot firearms simulator training system problems.
4. Conduct technician-level maintenance on firearms simulator training system and all system components.
5. Remove failed components for repair or replacement on the firearms simulator training system.
6. Install replacement parts on the firearms simulator training system.
• Coordinate with DS/OPO/WPS and the system manufacturer for higher level repair or warranty service for the firearms simulator training system to include the return of malfunctioning system and components.
• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.
1. A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in static guard or emergency response services.
2. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS or guard training course as outlined in SOW – Attachment 2, Training.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full-time equivalent (FTE) firearms instructor, this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full-time equivalent (FTE) firearms simulation trainer.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire
• Must have a valid US Passport
• Must have a current US driver's license
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness agility test and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening; position is also subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment
• If prior US Military, must have an honorable discharge
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and possess the criteria to be awarded and maintain the necessary US-issued security clearance
• Must be able to pass a medical physical approving candidate for overseas work
• Ability to travel to, and/or work in, an austere, hostile, or remote location.
• Attend and successfully complete the NPSS training course
• Attend and successfully complete the BFFOC training course
• Attend and successfully complete the required supervisor training course
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M203, M240, M249, and Remington 870 shotgun, re-qualifying as required by the task order.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
APPLY