Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor

ARMADA, Ltd.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. is seeking a Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor to deliver advanced-level training at NTTC Lackland/San Antonio, Texas. The role includes supervising live-fire and simulation exercises and ensuring safety and compliance in high-risk environments.

The instructor will teach small arms employment, tactical shooting, defensive tactics, and mission planning, coordinating JET programs and evaluating performance to meet Navy standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of past military weapons employment or equivalent law enforcement security experience.
• Qualified as a small arms weapons instructor.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced-level tactical training per CENSECFOR curriculum requirements.
• Instruct in small arms, tactical shooting, defensive tactics, non-lethal weapons, mission planning, movement, and decision-making.
• Serve as Range Safety Officer when designated after PQS and board certification.
• Coordinate JET training including dynamic scenarios and stress inoculation.
• Maintain safety and compliance during live-fire, simulation, and high-risk training.
• Prepare students for high-stress operations through coaching and evaluation.
• Support curriculum updates, instructor evaluations, testing procedures, and remediation.
• Maintain weapon qualification standards including sharpshooter scores.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Military/Civilian security

Tactical training

Defensive tactics

High-stress evaluation

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAWS simulation

Job description

Type: Full Time
Location: NTTC Lackland/ San Antonio, Texas
Overtime Exempt: No
Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements.
• The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor provides instruction in specialized tactical areas including small arms employment, tactical shooting, defensive tactics, non-lethal weapons employment, mission planning, tactical movement, and hostile intent decision-making.
• Serve as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) when designated, following completion of required PQS and board certification.
• Coordinate and deliver Judgment-based Engagement Training (JET), including dynamic decision-making scenarios, SAWS simulation, force-on-force training, and stress-inoculation-based tactical conditioning.
• Maintain safety and compliance throughout all live-fire, simulation, and high-risk training evolutions.
• Prepare students for high-stress tactical operations by demonstrating, coaching, and evaluating performance-based skills.
• The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor supports curriculum updates, instructor evaluations, testing procedures, and required remediation as directed.
• Maintain proficiency and meet required weapons qualification standards, including OPNAVINST 3591.1-series sharpshooter scores.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Possess a basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques
• Ability to perform all tactical training evolutions including shooting from standing, kneeling, and prone; climbing ladders; navigating confined spaces; and operating in high-heat and high-humidity environments.
• Understanding of tactical communications, mission planning, and defensive tactics.
• Expertise in pistol, rifle, and shotgun employment with the ability to achieve required qualification scores.
• Knowledge of force-on-force training, simulation platforms, and tactical judgment methodologies.
• Ability to coach students through high-risk, stress-based engagements while maintaining safety and adherence to Navy standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate for instructional roles.

Minimum/General Experience

• Possess at least two years of past military experience in a weapons-carrying and employment operational environment or equivalent experience as a Law Enforcement officer with a military or civilian security force
• Be qualified as a small arms weapons' instructor.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.