Contract Instructor (ATF)

SkyBridge Tactical; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyBridge Tactical is seeking a Contract Instructor to work with the ATF to deliver specialized training and advanced knowledge in firearms investigations, post-blast analysis, arson investigation, explosives enforcement, and related techniques.

Requirements include 10+ years of law enforcement experience, a degree or equivalent, and certification or demonstrable ability to teach complex concepts. This contract role emphasizes safe, accurate instruction and ongoing curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in law enforcement experience.
• Must have completed a certified instructor training course or demonstrable experience delivering instruction on complex law enforcement operations.
• Ability to develop, review, and update lesson plans and training materials.
• Strong editorial and grammar skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Specialized Training through classroom, practical, and scenario-based instruction.
• Develop and Maintain Lesson Plans and student handouts.
• Ensure Subject Matter Currency by staying up-to-date with law enforcement trends and regulations.
• Evaluate Student Performance with written, oral, and practical exercises; provide feedback.
• Collaborate with ATF program managers to design or revise curricula to meet needs.
• Promote Safe and Professional Training Environments, especially during live-fire/demo events.
• Provide Instructional Expertise using ISD methods and effective communication.
• Document Training Activities via reports and training records.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert and advise ATF leadership on best practices.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Editorial & grammar skills

Effective communication

Adult learning principles

Instructional delivery

Engage diverse student populations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or HS Diploma + 5 years LE experience

Job description

SkyBridge Tactical is seeking a Contract Instructor to work with the ATF to teach specific and advanced knowledge, training, experience and education in a variety of topics related to the ATF’s Criminal Enforcement and Training Mission.

Responsibilities:

The Contract Instructor Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver Specialized Training

Conduct classroom, practical, and scenario-based instruction for ATF Special Agents, law enforcement partners, and other federal stakeholders on topics such as firearms trafficking investigations, post-blast analysis, arson investigation, explosives enforcement, and related criminal enforcement techniques.

• Develop and Maintain Lesson Plans

Prepare, review, and update lesson plans, training materials, and student handouts to ensure compliance with ATF policies, adult learning principles, and current investigative procedures.

• Ensure Subject Matter Currency

Maintain expertise by attending continuing education courses, staying up to date on current law enforcement trends, technologies, and regulations, and incorporating those updates into training.

• Evaluate Student Performance

Administer written, oral, and practical exercises; assess student comprehension and provide feedback to support mastery of course material.

Collaborate with ATF program managers and training staff to design new courses or revise existing curriculum to meet emerging investigative needs.

• Promote Safe and Professional Training Environments

Enforce safety protocols, especially during live-fire or explosives demonstrations, and ensure adherence to ATF and federal safety guidelines.

• Provide Instructional Expertise

Apply adult learning principles, instructional systems design (ISD) methodology, and effective communication techniques to engage diverse student populations.

• Document Training Activities

Complete required reports, attendance records, and training documentation in accordance with ATF contract deliverables.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Advise ATF leadership on best practices, investigative techniques, and emerging threats within the subject area of expertise.

Train and coordinate with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure consistency in investigative procedures and information sharing.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 Years in Law Enforcement Experience
• Bachelors’ Degree or High School Diploma/GED with additional 5 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement
• Must have successfully completed a certified instructor training course and/or possess demonstrable experience delivering instruction on complex law enforcement investigative operations within an academic or law enforcement academy classroom setting. This includes the ability to instruct lesson plans, effectively communicate complex and proactive investigative concepts, and engage diverse student populations in a structured training environment
• Can provide verifying documentation upon request (e.g., certificate of successful completion or attendance) to show that the instructor is maintaining subject matter currency through recent continuing education and attendance at training activities in the subject matter being taught. Subject matter currency may also be validated through the publication of subject matter related articles and research in nationally recognized professional journals or trade magazines
• Strong editorial and grammar skills and ability to work in fast paced working environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Experience working the ATF

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to Pass Background Checks and DOJ/ATF Clearance Checks

Physical Requirements:

• No Physical requirements

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

SkyBridge Tactical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.