Senior Firearms Instructor & Training Lead

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Artesia, NM seeks a Lead Law Enforcement Specialist (Firearms Instructor) to plan and conduct classroom, laboratory, and field instruction as part of the Driver and Firearms Training Division (DFTD).

You will serve as a subject-matter expert, lead instructor, and program developer for the firearms training program, oversee basic training classes, and coordinate field exercises while monitoring student progress and recommending improvements.

Qualifications

• Sworn law enforcement officer or federal civilian in 1801 series with full arrest authority.
• Selective Placement Factor (SPF) must be demonstrated in resume; otherwise ineligible.
• Experience developing and implementing long/short-range training plans and procedures.
• Ability to obtain FLETC instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• Background investigation and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructor and subject-matter expert for firearms training programs.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee basic/advanced firearms training using approved lesson plans.
• Coordinate field training and lab exercises; monitor student progress and document results.
• Recommend remedial training and procedural changes to improve courses.
• Initiate content changes and develop new instructional approaches.

Skills

Lead instructor

Course development

Firearms training

Field training

Job description

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Artesia, NM seeks a Lead Law Enforcement Specialist (Firearms Instructor) to plan and conduct classroom, laboratory, and field instruction as part of the Driver and Firearms Training Division (DFTD).

You will serve as a subject-matter expert, lead instructor, and program developer for the firearms training program, oversee basic training classes, and coordinate field exercises while monitoring student progress and recommending improvements.