Firearms Instructor

Tharos Training Center, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharos Training Center, LLC seeks a Firearms Instructor (Temporary Full-Time) to deliver required curricula to Protective Service Officers and related personnel for multiple contracts. The role includes firearms handling, safety certifications, and periodic refresher training across NCR contract sites.

Pay is $32–$38 per hour with potential for permanent full- or part-time conversion depending on client needs and performance. Occasional travel and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of instructor experience required.
• Must read, write, speak English clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training curriculum per client requirements to ensure officers understand and perform duties.
• Cover firearms handling, use and proficiency qualifications, and safety procedures.
• Provide First Aid, CPR/AED, handcuffing, baton, taser, and basic security training (40–64 hours).
• Coordinate DCJS and state handgun license training as part of the curriculum.
• Travel to contract sites within NCR and occasionally outside as needed.
• Support periodic refresher training and ongoing professional certification for officers.

Skills

English proficiency

Instructor experience

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Firearms Instructor - Temporary Full-Time; Potential permanent full or part-time position

Pay Rate - $32 - $38

The Firearms Instructor will provide required new hire and periodic refresher curriculum to Protective Service Officers, Security Police Officers, Armed Security Officers and other contract individuals (collectively, “PSO's”) who provide “guard” services to DPC clients in accordance with the Statement of Work for each contract with each client. The curriculum will vary among clients and contracts. Thisposition will ensure that all Officers have attained proficiency, are thoroughly trained and receivedappropriate certification in the requisite coursework for their respective contracts in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Deliver training curriculum in the format prescribed by each respective client containing all ofthe content required by the client to ensure that each Officer understands and performs the dutiesfor which they have been hired after completion of the training.
• 2. Firearms handling familiarization
• 3. Firearms use and proficiency qualifications
• 4. First Aid
• 5. CPR / AED
• 6. Handcuffing
• 7. Baton
• 8. Taser
• 9. 40-hour to 64-hour basic security training
• 10. Federal Arrest Authority (NASA)
• 11. National Weapons Detection Training Program
• 12. Active Shooter / Threat Training
• 13. DCJS Training
• 14. State Handgun license training
• 15. Periodic Refresher Training

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 1.To stand for several hours in deliver of lectures in a classroom, firearms instructions at a range,teaching defensive and arrest techniques in a simulated environment, and working outdoors to teach vehicle inspections or conduct physical ability tests in varying weather conditions.
• 2. Will be required to travel to locations in and outside of the NCR to conduct training courses. Will have physical contact with trainees in respect to handcuffing, baton use, defensivetechniques, Taser use, OC Spray use, and other security applications.
• 3. Will transport ammunition and firearms to ranges.
• 4. May have to lift up to fifty (50) pounds andcarry over some distance. Carts and dollies will be provided.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a temporary Full-Time position with the possibility of becoming a permanent full or part-time position providing support to clients in other time zone. The position does provide for flexibility inscheduling other hours as workloads demand.

The position may require availability on nights, weekends and holidays for projects.

Travel

Occasional travel to contract sites in the NCR is expected. On special occasions, travel out of the NCR region may be required for up to 1 – 14 days for contract support. Travel will be less than 30%.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1. Three to Five Years of instructor experience
• 2. Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language in a professional, clear andconcise manner.
• 3. Moderate Excel programming skills complemented by proofing and validating skills.
• 4. Moderate Word document creation, editing and publishing skills.
• 5. Moderate PowerPoint presentation creation and editing skills.