Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

GD Information Technology•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue. They are responsible for checking them in, verifying weapons and credentials, conducting training, and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range. They ensure the safety of all personnel on the range and secure SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions. LFIs are the on-site training manager for the program, conducting all classroom instruction, delivering approved TSA training and safety briefs, introducing new equipment, and ensuring students understand and sign the safety briefing. They ensure a minimum number of SFIs are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 and a sufficient inventory of training supplies. LFIs maintain positive control of the training environment, verify weapons and credentials upon arrival, ensure proper scoring, complete administrative forms, collect training data, and certify qualification scores. In case of FFDO failure to qualify, the LFI takes custody of the unloaded weapon, transport device, credential, and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS, or makes immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office. They must keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately in compliance with TSA policies. The LFI also oversees timekeeping of all SFI labor hours and must comply with internal compliance training events.

Requirements

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 (e.g., FLETC Firearms Instructor Training program (FITP), FAMS Firearms Instructor Training Program, FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program, United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor Training Program or equivalent federal training program).
Successfully complete a 2-3 days firearms re-qualification training program under the technical direction of the SAC, FAMS Training Division, and the FFDO Program Office, including instruction on re-qualification course(s) of fire, procedural requirements for conducting the re-qualification session, use of a GFE Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and basic first aid.
5 years of firearms training experience.
Associates Degree, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience.
Ability to handle weapons and ammunition.
Ability to wear hearing protection.
Ability to wash hands after handling ammunition.
Ability to perform some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
Successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

Responsibilities

Be the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) at the training venue.
Check in FFDOs, verify weapons and credentials.
Conduct training and oversee the course of fire at the gun-range.
Ensure the safety of all personnel on the range.
Secure SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.
Act as the on-site training manager for the program.
Conduct all classroom instruction, delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief.
Introduce and describe new equipment.
Ensure all students understand and sign the safety briefing.
Ensure a minimum number of SFIs are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session.
Ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand at the training venue.
Maintain positive control of the training environment from student arrival to departure.
Verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO by visual inspection before training commences.
Ensure proper scoring of targets.
Complete applicable administrative forms.
Collect training data.
Sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify.
Take custody of unloaded weapons, transport devices (lockboxes), credentials, and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS if an FFDO fails to qualify and no authorized FAMS Representative is present.
Make immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office to arrange equipment and credential return if no authorized FAMS representative is present.
Keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately both during and after a re-qualification session in compliance with TSA MD 2100.2 and TSA MD 1400.3.
Oversee timekeeping of all SFI labor hours.
Comply with internal compliance training events.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance