Contract Instructor (ATF)

SkyBridge Tactical, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized training company in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Contract Instructor to deliver essential training for ATF Special Agents. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of law enforcement experience, along with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. You will be responsible for developing training materials, evaluating student performance, and ensuring that the curriculum stays current with best practices. Strong editorial and grammar skills are a must. This position requires compliance with ATF safety protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in law enforcement experience.
• Successfully completed a certified instructor training course.
• Can provide verifying documentation of recent training activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized training on various law enforcement topics.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans for compliance.
• Evaluate student performance through assessments.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Strong editorial and grammar skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with additional experience

Job description

Contract Instructor (ATF)

Location: Huntsville, AL

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Support curriculum development. Collaborate with ATF program managers and training staff to design new courses or revise existing curriculum.
• 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 and instructional systems design methodology to engage diverse students.
• Document training activities. Complete required reports, attendance records, and documentation in accordance with ATF contract deliverables.
• Act as subject‑matter expert. Advise ATF leadership on best practices, investigative techniques, and emerging threats.
• Support interagency collaboration. Train and coordinate with other agencies to ensure consistency in investigative procedures and information sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in law‑enforcement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with additional 5 years of experience in law‑enforcement.
• Successfully completed a certified instructor training course and/or demonstrable experience delivering instruction on complex investigative operations.
• Can provide verifying documentation upon request to show subject‑matter currency through continuing education and recent training activities.
• Strong editorial and grammar skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with 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.

Equality Statement

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, or any other non‑merit factor protected by law.