Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call
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. LFIs are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) during and after requalification sessions. The LFI acts as the on-site training manager for the program, conducting all classroom instruction, delivering approved TSA training and safety briefs, introducing and describing new equipment, and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing. They must ensure a minimum number of Support Firearms Instructors (SFIs) are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session and ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand. The LFI is expected to maintain positive control of the training environment from student arrival to departure, verify weapons and credentials by visual inspection, and ensure proper scoring of targets, completion of administrative forms, and collection of training data. LFIs are required to sign and certify qualification scores. If an FFDO fails to qualify, the LFI takes custody of their unloaded weapon, transport device, credential, and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS, or makes arrangements for return if an authorized FAMS representative is not present. LFIs must keep all SSI and SPII secured appropriately in compliance with TSA policies and oversee timekeeping of SFI labor hours. They must also comply with internal compliance training events.
Requirements
- 5+ years of related 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 (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.
- Areas of instruction include 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
- Associate's 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
- Serve as the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) at the training venue.
- Verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO upon arrival.
- Conduct classroom instruction, including delivering TSA training and safety briefs.
- Introduce and describe new equipment.
- Ensure all students understand and sign the safety briefing.
- Oversee the course of fire at the gun range.
- 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.
- Ensure proper scoring of targets and completion of administrative forms.
- Collect training data.
- Sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs.
- Take custody of unloaded weapons, transport devices, credentials, and other equipment for FFDOs who fail to qualify, and arrange for their return to TSA/FAMS.
- Make immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office if an authorized FAMS representative is not present to receive equipment and credentials.
- Keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately.
- 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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
