May 13, 2015

PSS Firearms Instructor , Afghanistan

Employer: Academi
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
How much Travel? Road Warrior
Job Description


  • The primary function of the PSS/FI is to provide protective security operations. The secondary function of the PSS/FI is to supervise weapons re-qualifications training in overseas locations.
  • The PSS/FI is designated as support (S)
  • The PSS/FI is required to attend the protective security specialist (PSS) training course and the equivalent of the DS Basic Field Firearms Officers Course (BFFOC).
  • The PSS/FI personnel are authorized to permanently fill the position / labor category of the PSS
  • The PSS/FI shall maintain weapons qualifications as outlined in this contract, for the Glock, M4, Shotgun, M240, M249 and M203, as issued and familiarization fire for the AK47
  • Plan and coordinate weapons re-qualifications training.
  • Ensure that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for training
  • Conduct re-qualification firing.
Job Requirements
  • U.S Citizen
  • Level 3 English proficiency
  • Completed or served at least three (3) years of experience in military, law enforcement or executive commercial protection
  • One (1) year experience in personal protective assignments with demonstrated skills in a high threat protective service environment
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Firearms instructor
  • Provide verifiable evidence of successful training and work experience
  • Evidence of formal certification as an instructor in necessary areas, such as firearms, EOD, ect.
  • Worked on other U.S., federal, state, or local government training assignments
  • Experience can be gained in the employ of any national, State/Provincial, Local or commercial entities providing high threat protective services that require skills.

Pay: ACADEMI offers competitive pay and benefits. 
All candidates should be willing and able to pass pre-deployment medical screening and should be willing and able to work in a high-threat environment under austere conditions.
Notice: Additionally, employment may be based on customer approval, security clearance, background investigation, drug screening results, medical requirements, physical fitness, and system specific qualifications and experience levels.

How to Apply