Weapons Based Support Instructor

ARMADA, Ltd.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. seeks a Weapons Based Support Instructor to deliver small arms instruction at NTTC Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, in line with Navy Security Forces training requirements.

You will conduct live-fire qualifications, oversee safety, and ensure students safely handle, operate, and qualify with assigned weapons. Expect PQS/ITJ duties and rigorous documentation of progress.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering firearms training and safety briefings.
• Knowledge of range procedures and weapons qualification standards.
• Ability to document and track student PQS/ITJ progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small arms instruction per Navy/DoD standards.
• Conduct live-fire qualifications and range safety supervision.
• Assist with range setup, weapon issuance, and ammunition accountability.
• Complete PQS for Small Arms Instructor and Line Coach duties, including ITJ documentation.

Skills

Live-fire instruction

Safety oversight

Weapons handling

Communication skills

Navy terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Instructor Training Jacket (ITJ)

Job description

Type: Full Time

Location: NTTC Lackland/ San Antonio, Texas

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers small arms weapons instruction in accordance with Navy Security Forces training requirements and CENSECFOR curriculum.
• The Weapons Based Support Instructor provides training designed to ensure students safely handle, operate, and qualify with assigned small arms.
• Conduct live-fire qualifications, weapons handling demonstrations, safety briefings, and course remediation as needed.
• Assist with range setup, weapon issuance, ammunition accountability, and compliance with Navy and DoD safety protocols.
• Complete required Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for Small Arms Instructor and Line Coach duties, including documentation in the Instructor Training Jacket (ITJ).
• Support testing procedures, academic standards, student performance evaluation, and remediation activities.
• The Weapons Based Support Instructor maintains strict safety oversight during all live-fire evolutions and ensures adherence to high‑risk training precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of military and civilian security force weapons handling techniques.
• Ability to instruct and supervise students safely during live‑fire events.
• Understanding of weapons safety, range procedures, Navy weapons qualification standards, and related PQS requirements.
• Strong communication skills to deliver technical instruction effectively.
• Ability to perform weapons qualification tasks from standing, kneeling, and prone positions and operate in varied environmental conditions.
• Familiarity with Navy terminology, rank structures, installation layouts, and operational environments.
• Ability to obtain required weapons instructor certifications and maintain all qual
• Possess a basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques.

Minimum/General Experience

• Possesses 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.
• 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.