Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

General Dynamics Information Technology•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) serve as the initial point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) upon their arrival at the training venue. Their responsibilities include checking in FFDOs, verifying weapons and credentials, conducting training, and supervising the course of fire at the gun-range. LFIs are paramount in ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and are tasked with securing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) during and after requalification sessions. As the on-site training manager, LFIs deliver all classroom instruction, including approved TSA training and safety briefs, introduce new equipment, and ensure all students comprehend and sign the safety briefing. They are responsible for maintaining an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 by ensuring a minimum number of SFIs are present and for having a sufficient inventory of training supplies. LFIs must maintain positive control of the training environment from student arrival to departure, visually verifying weapons and credentials. They oversee target scoring, completion of administrative forms, and data collection, and are required to sign and certify qualification scores. In cases where an FFDO fails to qualify and no authorized FAMS Representative is present, the LFI must take custody of the unloaded weapon, transport device, credential, and other equipment, making immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office for return arrangements. Compliance with TSA MD 2100.2 and TSA MD 1400.3 regarding information security is mandatory. Additionally, LFIs oversee the timekeeping for all SFI labor hours and must comply with internal compliance training events.

Requirements

Current or former federal law enforcement agent, officer, or civilian employee.
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.
5 years of firearms training experience.
Associates Degree; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work/military experience.
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 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.
Ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand.
Maintain positive control of the training environment.
Verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO by visual inspection before training.
Ensure proper scoring of targets, completion of applicable administrative forms, and collection of training data.
Sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify.
Take custody of unloaded weapon, transport device, credential, and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS if an FFDO fails to qualify and no FAMS representative is present, making immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office.
Keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately.
Oversee time keeping 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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance