Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

General Dynamics IT; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks a Lead Firearms Instructor (LFI) to join the Federal Flight Deck Officers program. You will be the on-site training manager, handle check-ins, verify weapons and credentials, conduct classroom instruction, and ensure proper scoring and data collection for each requalification session.

The role requires 5+ years of firearms training experience, federal program exposure, and strict adherence to SSI/SPII security policies and safety procedures at the range.

Qualifications

• Current or former federal law enforcement officer, or civilian with recognized federal firearms instructor training program.
• Two to three days firearms re-qualification training under direction of TSA/FAMS and FFDO Program Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for FFDOs at the training venue and verify credentials.
• Ensure safety on the range, oversee the course of fire, and certify qualification scores for FFDOs.

Skills

Firearms

Firearms Training

Weapons Certifications

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

SCA

Job Qualifications

Skills:

Firearms, Firearms Training, Weapons Certifications:

None Experience:

5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue; are responsible for checking them in; verifying weapons and credentials; conducting training and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

HOW A LEAD FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact at the training venue for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) and is the on-site training manager for the program. LFIs conduct all classroom instruction; delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief; introducing and describing new equipment; and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing. The LFI ensures a minimum number of SFIs are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session. The LFI must ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand at the training venue to support monthly requalification sessions. The LFI is expected to maintain positive control of the training environment from the moment students arrive at the venue to the moment they depart. Upon students? arrival; the LFIs must verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training commences by visual inspection. The LFI is responsible for ensuring proper scoring of targets; completion of applicable administrative forms; and collection of training data. The LFI is required sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify. Failure of an FFDO to qualify also means that an authorized FAMS Representative and/or LFI takes custody of the unloaded weapon; transport device (lockbox); credential and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS. If no authorized FAMS representative is present to receive the equipment; the LFI shall make immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office in order to make the appropriate arrangements to return equipment and credentials. The LFI must keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately both during and after a re-qualification session in compliance with the TSA MD 2100.2; Privacy and Information Collection Policy and TSA MD 1400.3 TSA Information Security Policy. The LFI is oversees time keeping of all SFI labor hours. The LFI must comply with internal compliance training events

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

EDUCATION / EQUIVALENT TRAINING: Current or former federal law enforcement agent; officer; or civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS. Examples of a recognized federal firearms instructor programs include; but are not limited to; certified instructor graduates of FLETC Firearms Instructor Training program (FITP); FAMS Firearms Instructor Training Program; FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program; United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor Training Program or equivalent federal training program. All LFIs must successfully complete a 2-3 days firearms re-qualification training program under the technical direction of the SAC; FAMS Training Division; and the FFDO Program Office. Areas of instruction shall include; but not to be limited to; the re-qualification course(s) of fire; procedural requirements for conducting the re-qualification session; and use of a GFE Automatic External Defibrillator (AED); and basic first aid.

EXPERIENCE

5 years of firearms training experience

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Working Conditions The work is typically performed at an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees will be required to handle weapons and ammunition in the course of their duties. Exposure to high volumes of noise due to the firing of weapons will occur and employees are required to wear hearing protection in the form of foam ear plugs as well as external hearing protection. Exposure to expelled gun-powder as a result of fired ammunition is expected; and the employees must wash hands after handling ammunition. Work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials; boxes; or equipment. *This position requires applicants to successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

Comprehensive health and wellness