Special Skills Tactics Instructor

All Native Group, The Federal Services Division of Ho-Chunk Inc.; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Free Workplace

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading security training provider seeks a full-time Special Skills Tactics Instructor in Blackstone, VA. The instructor will provide tactical skills training to enhance security operations for the U.S. Department of State. Responsibilities include training plan development, instruction in tactical techniques, and collaboration with multiple organizations. Candidates should have a strong background in security tactics and a high school diploma, with a preference for higher education. This position may involve significant travel and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Five years of instructor experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working overseas in a security environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides instruction in environmental conditions.
• Maintains liaison with law enforcement and security organizations.
• Evaluates effectiveness of training and course materials.

Skills

Advanced understanding of tactics and procedures used in CQB

Expert knowledge of CQB and small unit tactics

Ability to work effectively in adverse conditions

Organizational skills

Skill in oral and written communications

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

We are currently accepting applications for future openings. Please note that there is no specific start date at this time. We will reach out to qualified candidates as positions become available.

Summary

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Special Skills Tactics Instructor on our Mobile Security Division (MSD) task order. The instructor will serve as an instructor and subject matter expert in areas that may include defensive/non-lethal force tactics, room entry tactics, small unit tactics, physical fitness/wellness, emergency medical care, suspect apprehension and control techniques, risk management, mission planning, personal security detail operations, communications, security awareness and threat prevention, surveillance and surveillance detection, and reacting to direct and indirect fire. The role supports the Department of State; Diplomatic Security Bureau’s larger responsibility of creating a secure environment for U.S. diplomacy and fulfills three primary counter‑threat missions: Security Support Teams (SST), Tactical Support Teams (TST), and Mobile Training Teams (MTT). The incumbent plans, organizes, and presents training, evaluates effectiveness, and serves as a course instructor and subject matter expert in tactical skills used by specialized military and law enforcement units. The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA and may include other training locations and possible travel outside the Washington DC area.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in all environmental conditions.
• Maintains liaison with law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations.
• Researches and reviews information related to DS and keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods and procedures through training, seminars and workshops.
• Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials and instructional methods before courses.
• Tests and evaluates new training courses and instructional materials.
• Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training.
• Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure training objectives are met.
• Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations and feedback from other instructors.
• Identifies need for and drafts revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods to improve effectiveness.
• Participates in curriculum review and design of new training as a subject matter expert.
• Evaluates the impact of planned or projected changes in DS security programs and associated training requirements on existing content and materials.
• Provides budget estimates for assigned courses.
• Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
• Assists instructors in other security‑related subjects.
• Performs Training Safety Officer/role player controller support tasks and assigns other instructors and role players as needed.
• Provides oversight of practical exercises.
• Presents briefings to a wide range of audiences.
• Assists in scheduling and planning classes by maintaining close contact with program coordinators and other training entities.
• Ensures training is consistent with Department regulations and applicable law.
• Submits training records in a timely manner.
• Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs.

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. It also requires the ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours, and with exposure to personal risks.

Physical Demands

• Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that consists of numerous personnel and use of pyrotechnics.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word; conveys detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly or quickly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required as needed by program needs.

Travel

Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites; expected to exceed 25% of total work time.

Experience

• Five (5) years of instructor experience required, plus five (5) years of relevant hard skills tactics experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working overseas in a security environment.
• Experience in an embassy environment preferred.
• Familiarity with the duties of Foreign Service and foreign affairs personnel preferred.

Education

Must have a high school diploma; Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of tactics and procedures used in CQB, including safe set‑up of a shoot house.
• Expert knowledge of CQB, small unit tactics, tactical vehicle operations, PRS in domestic and high‑threat environments using live ammunition and pyrotechnics.
• Expert knowledge of small‑unit urban and rural operations, land navigation (GPS and map reading) and basic rotary‑wing aircraft operations, basic security radio communications, and personal recovery techniques.
• Expert knowledge of non‑lethal law enforcement defensive law and apprehension tactics, including use of force continuum, weapon retention, takeaways, grappling defensive techniques, joint manipulations, knife defense, handcuffing, flex‑cuffing, subject escort control, takedowns, pressure‑point control, arm and leg strikes, and intermediate weapons such as the expandable straight baton and OC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all weapons utilized by DS, including pistols, shotguns, submachine guns, carbines, rifles, grenade launchers, light and medium machine guns, and heavy machine guns.
• Knowledge of current DS security programs, methods and procedures to provide support to overseas and domestic operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures for firearm ranges and training.
• Ability to manage and implement complex practical field training exercises, including those using role players, while simultaneously performing the duty of field training safety officer.
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and possess organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of security concepts, principles and practices to provide basic and advanced training in protective and personal security and surveillance detection.
• Advanced knowledge of security programs, operations and techniques, including terrorism and anti‑terrorism operations.
• Advanced knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction consistent with current practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
• Intermediate knowledge of the development and revision of training curriculum.
• Ability to immediately analyze, predict and preclude situations to ensure training is conducted in a safe manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
• Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive official U.S. Government vehicles.

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain an interim SECRET clearance; a TOP SECRET clearance may be required.

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. All new hires must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

About Ho‑Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award‑winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, providing long‑term economic development and job opportunities for Tribal members. HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company.

Our Work Is Guided By Our Core NATIVE Values

• Native American Owned & Proud – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable – To always do what’s right.
• Team‑Focused – For inclusive progress.
• Innovative – In creating solutions.
• Visionary – In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence – Through learning and performance.

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.