Secondary Firearms Instructor - Part Time

General Dynamics Information Technology; Tennessee; On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Internal mobility

Education & certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a dedicated Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) to support FFDO requalification training sessions and deliver high-quality instruction in firearms, defensive tactics, and use-of-force concepts. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and professional communication to a diverse audience.

The SFI will assist the Lead Instructor, ensure student safety, provide individualized coaching, and uphold strict information-security standards as part

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Firearms

Firearms Training

Security Policies

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Qualifications: Firearms, Firearms Training, Security Policies

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

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.44 - $41.18. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA TN Nashville

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans