Police Training Leader & Firearms Instructor

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid training

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Police Training Specialist and Firearms Instructor to plan, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training for sworn and civilian staff at Reagan National and Dulles systems.

The role emphasizes firearms instruction, use-of-force training, de-escalation, and officer safety, using evidence-based adult learning principles and current legal standards. Candidates should have DCJS-aligned credentials and a strong training background.

Qualifications

• Three years of related firearms training experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Ability to develop and evaluate training programs and materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, administer and evaluate department-wide training programs.
• Conduct firearms instruction, qualifications, and remedial training.
• Develop lesson plans, instructor guides, exams, and online modules.

Skills

Adult learning

Curriculum development

Public safety instruction

Instruct adults

Education

HS diploma / GED

AS or higher

Tools

Learning Management System

Firearms range operations

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Police Training Specialist and Firearms Instructor to plan, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive training for sworn and civilian staff at Reagan National and Dulles systems.

The role emphasizes firearms instruction, use-of-force training, de-escalation, and officer safety, using evidence-based adult learning principles and current legal standards. Candidates should have DCJS-aligned credentials and a strong training background.