Special Skills Tactical Instructor IV with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: The Special Skills Tactics 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, react to direct and indirect fire. The incumbent has responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these subjects and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The incumbent may also serve as a subject matter expert for all Diplomatic Security (DS) specialized skills programs, force continuum procedures and for such anti-terrorism topics as domestic and overseas high threat dignitary protection, improvised explosive device (IED) recognition, room entry tactics (Close Quarters Battle-CQB), defensive tactics, advanced firearms tactical applications and physical fitness. Primary Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, provides and oversees instruction in all environmental condition
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 attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops
Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) accreditation standards
Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses
Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials
Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training
Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that 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 as necessary to improve the effectiveness and quality of the training curriculum
Participates in curriculum review and the 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 the existing content, materials, and methods used for security training
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 to assist in training sessions
Provides assistance with practical exercises
Presents briefings to a wide range or audiences
Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and 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
Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures
Exercises independent judgment and initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision; recommends improvements to the training curriculum
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; Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Seven (7) years of instructor experience required, plus five (5) years of relevant hard tactics skills experience
Five (5) years of supervisory experience preferred
Two (2) years as a level III instructor preferred
Experience working overseas preferred
Experience in an embassy environment preferred
Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and possess organizational skills
Expert knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic and advanced training in the application of protective and personal security and surveillance detection
Expert knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations
Expert knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with current practices
Familiarity with the duties of Foreign Service and foreign affairs personnel preferred
Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness
Advanced 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 in order 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 US Government vehicles
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 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
Travel: Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected such travel will exceed 25% of total work time

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