Jan 2, 2024

Firearms Instructor - Iraq

Hiring organization: GardaWorld
Job Location: Baghdad, IraqPosition Overview:

The Firearms Instructor will supervise weapon requalification training in overseas locations.

Responsibilities: Plan and coordinate weapons requalification training.
Ensure that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for training.
Conduct requalification firing.

Required Qualifications:

All candidates must:
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract.
Meet all standards as required by the contract.
Have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license.
Obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance (current, active clearance preferred).
Preferred experience as a WPSIII/WPSII Firearms Instructor (FI), PSS/Firearms Instructor (PSSFI), and/or Range Master/Firearms Instructor (RMFI)
Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience. A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in static guard or emergency response services.
Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed protective services. This experience must be earned in locations with significant risk.
Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a FTE firearms instructor; this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course.

Work Environment and Location:

The position is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Furnished housing will be provided. Travel to and from the Work Location will be provided.
Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Teleworking: No
Travel: Yes
Benefits: Yes

GardaWorld and its family of companies is an EOE // Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification program.