General Role Player / OPFOR - Sarasota & Greater Tampa Bay Area
About The Position
We are seeking Role Players (RPs) to participate in a training scenario in the Sarasota, FL and greater Tampa Bay/St. Pete's area from January 21, 25-28, 2027. This is a 5-day contract requiring 30 RPs. The role involves acting as Opposing Force (OPFOR), staying on script, wearing appropriate costuming, and operating various military weapons systems including those that fire marking cartridges, paintball, and blank ammunition. RPs must be physically fit, comfortable in austere environments and during hours of darkness, and able to handle basic weapons safety. The role also requires the ability to be restrained for prolonged periods, be searched by trainees, and stand/lay prone for extended durations. Participants should expect to be engaged with non-lethal marking ammunition (Simmunitions, UTM, or paintballs) while wearing provided safety equipment (full-face helmet, throat guard, groin guard).
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older.
- Be a US Citizen and provide proof.
- Have a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Role Player with Military/Law Enforcement experience/background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Stay on script for the scenario without adlibbing or changing the scope of the scenario.
- Wear clothing, including costuming and headgear, appropriate to the scenario training.
- Operate various military weapons systems and fire marking cartridge weapons, paintball type weapons systems, and blank ammunition after instruction.
- Act as Opposing Force (OPFOR), including being engaged with marking cartridge weapons.
- Be physically fit with no physical limitations or preexisting medical conditions that would preclude working in an austere environment and during hours of darkness.
- Be familiar with basic weapons handling, including safety.
- Be able to be restrained/zip-tied for prolonged periods.
- Be comfortable with trainees frisking and searching them while restrained.
- Be able to stand and lay prone for extended periods with and without restraints.
- Participate in scenario training where they should expect to be shot at with non-lethal marking ammunition (Simmunitions, UTM, or paintballs) while wearing safety equipment.
- Wear safety equipment consisting of a full-face helmet, throat guard, and groin guard.
Benefits
- $20/hour
- $800 flat-rate incentive for completing the full contract without default, even if fewer than 40 hours are worked.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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