Range Master/Firearms Instructor (RMFI) - WPS III (Iraq)

Acuity International; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a qualified Range Master responsible for managing and setting up ranges in austere environments, supporting Department of State operations. The role includes planning and overseeing weapons requalification training while ensuring necessary equipment is available.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a minimum of three years of experience as a range master, holding formal firearms instructor certification and a valid U.S. Driver’s License. The position includes training and physical requirements to operate under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum of three years experience as a range master.
• Formal certification as a firearms instructor is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee range operations for contractors.
• Plan and coordinate weapons requalification training.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are ready for training.

Skills

Weapons requalification training

Supervision

English communication

Job description

Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we offer career opportunities across the world, leading to unique, exciting, and fulfilling paths.

Location

Erbil, Iraq

Clearance Level

Department of State (DOS) – Secret

Primary Function

You will be responsible for maintaining and setting up ranges, as well as planning, coordinating, and overseeing range operations for contractors. This position supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders (TO) in austere environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the firing range and supervise weapons requalification training in overseas locations.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct weapons requalification training.
• Ensure all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on hand for training.
• Perform administrative tasks necessary to support range operations.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a range master earned in federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must possess evidence of formal certification as a firearms instructor.
• Must attend and successfully complete a supervisory course.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with at least six months remaining before expiration.
• Proficient in speaking, writing, and communicating in English.

Training (Paid Training)

• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Non-Protective Security Specialist Basic and Basic Field Firearms Officer’s courses. If already completed and/or served on a DOS TO within the last three years, eligible to deploy directly to TO.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Must be approved for a Department of State Medical Clearance.
• Must be able to walk, squat, crawl, run, quickly enter/exit vehicles, maneuver around obstacles, carry heavy equipment and personnel, and operate mission‑essential issued equipment requiring dexterity.
• Must be able to operate and/or travel in vehicles on improved and unimproved roadways, as well as off‑road.
• Must be able to travel long distances in airplanes, helicopters, and road vehicles.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods with minimal breaks.
• Must possess no medical or physical impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries considered dangerous or unhealthy.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Based upon the needs of the program and Project Management discretion, qualified individuals may be required to temporarily fill an alternate position.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC.