Firearms Instructor/Senior Range Safety Officer III with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: The Firearms Instructor/Senior Range Safety Officer will serve as a range safety officer and course administrator for firearms training courses with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The incumbent will also serve as a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) subject matter expert on firearms. Primary Responsibilities: Operates the Diplomatic Security (DS) range facility and judgmental use of force facility ensuring compliance with OSHA and/or EPA standards and regulations
Plans, organizes and instructs/manages the presentation of firearms training courses, which may include basic and advanced firearms and use of deadly force
Conducts firearms and deadly force scenario-based training; provides appropriate after action reviews and feedback to trainees
Applies U.S. Constitutional law, relevant case law, and DS policies to firearms training and use of force scenarios
Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses
Researches and reviews current reports related to DS and introduces applicable information into firearms training courses
Resolves problems that occur in the preparation for and during training
Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met
Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training and Accreditation (FLETA) standards
Complies with all DS and Firearms Training program policies, procedures, and standards
Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations
Identifies need for and assists with revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the firearms training curriculum effectiveness and quality
Participates in curriculum review conferences
Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources
Assists instructors in other security related subjects
Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations related to security and firearms techniques, tactics, and procedures
Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in firearms training through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops
Provides technical guidance to managers, law enforcement employees, and students on basic and complex topics related to firearms and use of deadly force
Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities
Submits training records in a timely manner
Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training
Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials
Tests/evaluates new and updated firearms, ammunition, and related equipment
Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs
Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures to include 90% on all graded DS courses of fire
Employee will require infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice
Supervisory Responsibilities: Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluations
Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma, Associates Degree preferred
Must be a certified firearms training instructor
Completion of a recognized instructor development training course
Five-Seven (5-7) years of firearms instructor experience required with evidence of increasing work responsibility in a firearms training environment
Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
Two (2) years as a level II instructor preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have excellent people and organizational skills
Must be proficient in firing, handling, and giving instruction on a variety of revolvers, pistols, submachine guns, carbines, rifles, machine guns, and grenade launchers
Expert knowledge of health and safety standards for firearms ranges and training facilities
Advanced knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic training in the application of firearms use
Advanced knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations, use of force, civil liability, with respect to firearms and appropriate techniques, tactics, and procedures
Advanced knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices
Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred
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 maintain requisite knowledge of U.S. Constitutional Law, case law, and DS policies related to firearms and use of force
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 in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities
Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences
Security Clearance: Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals
Physical Demands: Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations, at times, during inclement weather
Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials while demonstrating physically challenging practical exercises.
Travel: Periodic local travel and occasionally, travel to other areas within and outside the United States may be required.

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