Secondary Firearms Instructor - Part Time

General Dynamics Information Technology; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility support

Paid education and certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a seasoned Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) to support FFDO requalification sessions and ensure safety at our firearms training range. The role emphasizes professional instruction, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work with diverse learners.

The SFI will communicate training concepts effectively, follow established SOPs, and maintain security protocols, enabling career growth within a dynamic federal contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of formal experience as an instructor in firearms, defensive tactics, and use of force.
• Current or former certified law enforcement official or civilian with a completed firearms training program.
• Associates Degree or equivalent education/training.
• Must comply with all Federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Firearms Instructor during FFDO Requalification Training sessions, assisting with preparation, completion, and post-session cleanup.
• Ensure student safety during dry-fire and live-fire training venues.
• Provide one-on-one instruction to students during the pre-qualification warm-up and remedial training as designated.
• Communicate law enforcement training concepts clearly to diverse audiences and instruct in adult education principles.
• Interpret and adhere to program policies, SOPs, and lesson plans.
• Maintain SSI and SPII security in accordance with TSA policies.

Skills

Firearms instruction

Defensive tactics

Use of force

Education

Associate degree

Firearms training certification

Job description

GDIT has an amazing opportunity for a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) to provide world‑class support to our clientele. As a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI), you are the foundation of our overall approach to support. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast‑paced environment that offers options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• The Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) supports the Lead Firearms Instructor (LFI) during the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Requalification Training sessions. The SFI assists the LFI as directed in the preparation; completion; and post session clean‑up requirements of all FFDO Semi‑annual Firearms Requalification sessions.

• Ensures student safety during dry‑fire and live‑fire training venues.

• The SFI provides one‑on‑one instruction to students during the pre‑qualification (warm‑up) course of fire; and any remedial training as designated by the LFI.

• The SFI must possess the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate law enforcement training concepts and issues to a diverse audience; and must possess the demonstrated ability to instruct in accordance with the principles of basic adult education; as well as platform and practical area instruction for law enforcement.

• The SFI must have the ability to interpret; apply; and adhere to established program policies; standard operating procedures (SOPs); and lesson plans.

• The SFI keeps 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Experience: SFIs must have a minimum of 5 years of formal experience as an instructor in ALL of the following law enforcement disciplines: firearms; defensive tactics/measures; and use of force.

• The SFI must be a current or former certified law enforcement official or civilian employee having completed a military; state; county or municipally certified firearms training program.

• Associates Degree; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work/military experience.

• The SFI must also comply with all Federal; state; and/or local requirements.

• This position requires applicants to successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.*

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. The above job description is not intended to be; nor should it be construed as; exhaustive of all responsibilities; skills; efforts; or working conditions associated with this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications