Description
As a Lead Firearms Instructor, you will be the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue. Your responsibilities will include:
- Checking in Federal Flight Deck Officers and verifying their weapons and credentials
- Conducting training and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range
- Ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions
- Delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief
- Introducing and describing new equipment
- Ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing
- Maintaining a minimum number of SFIs to meet the instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session
- Ensuring a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand at the training venue
- Maintaining positive control of the training environment from the moment students arrive at the venue to the moment they depart
- Verifying weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training commences
- Ensuring proper scoring of targets and completion of applicable administrative forms
- Collecting training data and signing and certifying qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify
- Taking custody of unloaded weapons, transport devices, credentials, and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS if an FFDO fails to qualify
- Keeping all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately
- Overseeing time keeping of all SFI labor hours
- Complying with internal compliance training events
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- 5 years of firearms training experience
- Current or former federal law enforcement agent, officer, or civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS
- Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience
- Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor gun range environment
- Ability to handle weapons and ammunition
- Ability to wear hearing protection and wash hands after handling ammunition
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from