Off Duty Officer Tactics and Firearms Trainer
About The Position
The Trainer – ODO Tactical Trainer directs and executes the day-to-day training operations for the assigned Special Operations business unit. The position is responsible for delivering high-liability tactical instruction to field personnel, maintaining the operational efficacy of specialized training programs, and ensuring absolute alignment with regulatory, compliance, and legal standards. Key functions include designing and facilitating advanced training curricula for clients, supervisory teams, and tactical units, alongside collaborating directly with regional site management to identify and address emerging training needs. The Trainer creates proprietary, data-driven instructional media—including tactical case studies, simulations, and advanced training manuals—and reports directly to the Training Manager.
Requirements
- Proven background in law enforcement tactical operations and active shooter response methodologies required.
- Must continuously maintain all mandatory firearms qualifications and tactical range certifications as prescribed by corporate policy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Education, Adult Learning, or an equivalent field of study.
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum delivery, and training program management, including the hands-on utilization of learning management databases and presentation technologies.
- Proficient in navigating and managing both PC and iOS hardware/software ecosystems.
- Fulfills and maintains active state guard training certifications as mandated by presiding state legislation.
- Maintains active, instructor-level certifications in CPR/First Aid/AED and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), alongside all additional client-mandated credentials.
- Demonstrates exceptional business maturity, proactive operational collaboration, and an elite commitment to high-level client relationship management.
- Willingness and ability to undertake domestic and multi-jurisdictional travel up to 25% of the time based on operational demands.
- Maintains scheduling agility to support non-standard shift rotations across a 24/7 calendar (Monday–Sunday) to insulate the training division from staffing bottlenecks.
Responsibilities
- Develops, structures, and executes comprehensive orientation and specialized tactical training initiatives across all assigned security disciplines.
- Authors and continuously updates specialized training manuals, procedural tools, and multimedia training assets to maintain industry-leading security standards.
- Conducts high-stress, high-liability tactical training utilizing a broad spectrum of instructional modalities, including dynamic role-playing, immersive simulator environments (FOS), and field exercises.
- Manages, mentors, and audits a network of tactical and medical field instructors; provides ongoing professional development to ensure the consistent, high-quality delivery of SIS-approved curricula across all accounts.
- Audits and assesses training methodologies, program delivery tools, and student performance metrics to optimize workforce developmental pipelines.
- Monitors and enforces rigid adherence to state-specific legislative and statutory training regulations to protect the organization from operational liability.
- Manages the operational training calendar by scheduling instructional blocks based on asset availability, facility logistics, and trainer deployment schedules.
- Serves as the authoritative visual exemplar of tactical mechanics and physical techniques across various instructional mediums, including recorded webinars, tactical videos, and official training reviews.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k for eligible employees
- Paid Time Off including Sick/Safe Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
