Firearms Instructor - Elite Law Enforcement Training

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Cheltenham (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI Global seeks Law Enforcement Instructors to deliver entry‑level and inservice training for USCP personnel. Instructors will prepare materials, present content, and assess performance across sworn and civilian staff.

Candidates should have FLETC FITP or equivalent, and at least 3 years of weapons‑instructor experience, with proven ability to teach adults and develop exercises. Glock Armorer certification is a plus; proficiency target is 85%.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Center's (FLETC) Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP), or equivalent.
• Must have demonstrated at least 3 years expertise serving as an instructor for a weapons training program and effectively conveying ideas verbally in an adult learning environment.
• Additionally must have experience in developing and executing lesson plans and practical exercises using traditional and innovative teaching methods with adult learners in a law enforcement setting.
• Preference is given to applicants with Law Enforcement Officer Firearms instructor experience as well as those possessing a Glock Armorer Certification.
• Firearms instructors must be able to pass an initial firearms proficiency or qualification course of fire with an 85% score which equates to 255 points out of a possible of 300 points.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver the course materials including content, sequence, timing, presentation and instructional methodology.
• Rate and score students/officers/officials and determine whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet departmental standards.
• Continuously analyze training policies and other training related processes, making recommendations based on validated research, industry standards and/or Departmental policy changes.
• Research and analyze relevant case law for inclusion in course presentation, and evaluate and revise course content as necessary. Determine and outline coverage, specific goals, techniques, instructional aids and timing for each phase of each lesson.
• Write and prepare lesson plans, course materials, evaluations and management recommendations in an accurate, concise manner without need for grammatical or content editing.
• Deviate from course lesson plans as necessary to adjust to changes in law enforcement procedures, equipment and techniques.
• Evaluate and advise on students' progress by observing performance of students and by developing and administering tests on materials studied.
• Stay abreast of literature and other materials in assigned training areas, evaluate the potential of new materials and instructional aides and participate in training workshops, seminars, and courses. May be required to perform such administrative support training duties as class scheduling and coordination, record keeping and property management.

Skills

Adult learning

Lesson planning

Firearms instruction

Glock Armorer

FLETC FITP

Job description

SGI Global seeks Law Enforcement Instructors to deliver entry‑level and inservice training for USCP personnel. Instructors will prepare materials, present content, and assess performance across sworn and civilian staff.

Candidates should have FLETC FITP or equivalent, and at least 3 years of weapons‑instructor experience, with proven ability to teach adults and develop exercises. Glock Armorer certification is a plus; proficiency target is 85%.