Job Summary
The Training Instructor provides individual weapon(s) qualification/familiarization training for personnel designated to carry firearms.
Principal Accountabilities
(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)
  • Develop and present complex training programs for in-house employees and/or contract sites.
  • Coordinate contractually required training with management.
  • Internally develop or work with outside vendors to schedule training programs and to determine training support materials for the available training courses.
  • Formulate technical training policies, programs and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs, company production processes, business systems and changes in procedures or services.
  • Develop and record training program, including outline, text, handouts, and tests
  • Lecture class on safety, certification and compliance to inspection criteria.
  • Ensure compliance with company and contract policies and procedures and other practices set for by upper management and contract directives to maintain company and contract compliance standards.
  • Provide guidance and direction to less experienced trainers utilizing strong technical and training skills.
  • Audit periodically in area of technical expertise to validate compliance of the required certification.
  • Conduct Site Security Assessments of assigned locations in the Area of Operations.
  • Provide classroom and range instruction for multiple TO courses to include weapons training.
  • Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to present and instruct in front of a group of student/peers.
  • Ability to provide special certification if required by contract.
  • Knowledge of security operations as relates to this task order.
  • Knowledge of technical and tactical proficiency with the various small arms used in support of operations.
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles of various weights in a tactical manner both on and off-road.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft operating systems or computer skills required for the position.
  • Receive refresher training and re-qualify with their assigned weapons at least semi-annually.
Experience & Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • One (1) year or more relevant experience in High Threat Environment preferred.
  • Five (5) year’s or more relevant experience of Military or Law Enforcement with Combat Arms and SWAT preferred.
  • Five (5) year’s or more relevant experience instructing or training firearms and other courses of instruction preferred.
  • Experience preferred in one (1) or more of the following: Military Special Forces/Special Operations Assignments, Military Infantry/Combat Arms Service, Commercial executive protection services with military or police background, Law Enforcement experience (Military Police/Criminal Investigations Division; or an Emergency Services, SWAT type unit of a Law Enforcement Agency).
  • Instructor certification for basic police officer skills.
  • Firearms instructor certification.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
  • Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
  • Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
  • Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
  • Ability to pass both weapons qualifications and physical fitness course.
Travel
  • Mandatory travel requirements of fifty-two (52) days per one year contract and travel to/from duty locations within country.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle
Must have obtained a Weapon's Certification within the last 10 years.
Candidate must be able to pass both weapons qualifications and physical fitness course: The minimum standards are:
  • Endurance Run completed in 2:30 minutes (two minutes and thirty seconds)
  • Obstacle Course completed in 2:00 (two minutes)
  • M-4 Rifle qualification scoring of a minimum of 240 points on the approved DSS qualification course
  • M-9 Pistol qualification scoring of a minimum of 400 points on the approved DSS qualification course

Unposting Date: Ongoing
Req ID: 1500195