Airport Police Training & Firearms Instructor

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Well-being resources

Pension and retirement

Training and development

Job summary

MWAA Police is seeking a Police Training Specialist and Firearms Instructor at Dulles International Airport to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training for sworn and civilian personnel. The role includes serving as a firearms instructor and ensuring compliance with DCJS requirements and accreditation standards.

You will design lesson plans, maintain training records, coordinate instructors, and deliver scenario-based training across classroom, virtual, and range settings.

Qualifications

• Three years of related firearms training experience.
• Knowledge of DCJS requirements, legal updates, accreditation standards.
• Ability to deliver classroom, virtual, and scenario-based training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop, deliver, and evaluate department-wide training programs.
• Instruct firearms, use of force, and scenario-based training with proficiency assessments.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate instructor cadre and professional development activities.

Skills

Firearms training

Use of force

Reality-based training

Adult learning principles

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Public speaking

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Learning management systems

Electronic training databases

Instructional technology

Job description

MWAA Police is seeking a Police Training Specialist and Firearms Instructor at Dulles International Airport to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training for sworn and civilian personnel. The role includes serving as a firearms instructor and ensuring compliance with DCJS requirements and accreditation standards.

You will design lesson plans, maintain training records, coordinate instructors, and deliver scenario-based training across classroom, virtual, and range settings.