Sep 22, 2014

GATA PNL – Tactical Support Team (PNL-TST) Firearms Instructor

Employer: Linxx
Location: Various Locations OCONUS
Job Description
Linxx Global Solutions, a fast growing Government contracting company,
with corporate offices located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is currently looking for experienced Lead and Staff Instructors to fill independent contractor training positions in support of the Global Anti-terrorism Assistance (GATA) program. Applicants must have a training background and be willing to travel frequently, both domestically and abroad, for short-term assignments.
Please note that these are not entry-level positions—the applicant must be able to validate previous instructor experience in the form of certifications, official documentation, and verifiable employment experience. Prior to working on this contract, candidates must be granted a U.S. government-issued moderate risk public trust (MRPT) and be vetted by the Anti-terrorism Assistance (ATA) program office. Public trust certifications require an investigation similar to that of a security clearance, and will include a background investigation. Please list on resume any current or former security clearances held.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for conducting classroom instruction, presentations and exercises in accordance with the guidelines and directives set forth by the Department of State Diplomatic Security ATA.
  • Responsible for ensuring only current Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Training Directorate, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/T/ATA) approved training materials (lesson plans, participant handouts, videos, and case studies) are used.
  • Liaise with Training Delivery Officer on all aspects of training and establish effective communications for day-to-day implementation.
  • Coordinate classroom preparation.
  • Compile End of Course Reports and draft After Action Report for submission utilizing DS/T/ATA approved reporting format.
  • Administer pre- and post- Knowledge Surveys, Participant Skills Evaluations, and Participant Critiques and summarize results.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operational activities.
  • Responsible for validating, justifying and reporting any deviations from the Facilitator Guide.
  • Interact professionally outside of normal training hours with course participants and Post and Partner Nation officials when appropriate and approved by DS/T/ATA.
Required Experience

Mandatory Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Three years’ experience may be substituted for 1 year of education.
  • Five years of operational, managerial, or instructional work experience in conducting protective security details and tactical team or special operations.
  • Instructor certification from a recognized local, state, federal law enforcement or military institution or a Council for Higher Education Accreditation-recognized organization and 2 years of related instructional experience.
  • Firearms instructor certification from a recognized local, state, federal law enforcement or military institution with ongoing instructional experience in firearms techniques.
  • Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, often to austere environments.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to:
    • MS Word
    • MS PowerPoint
    • MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Instructional experience in tactical firearms techniques.
  • Experience in training foreign nationals.
  • At least two years experience in training in an overseas environment.
  • Advanced training in defensive tactics, defensive driving techniques or other similar areas associated with tactical operations.

For more information about Linxx Global Solutions, please visit our website: www.linxxglobal.com.
If you require assistance applying for this, please contact a Linxx representative at 757-222-0300 or admin@linxxglobal.com.

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