Weapons Based Support Instructor

Armada • Security Services, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers small arms weapons instruction in accordance with Navy Security Forces training requirements and CENSECFOR curriculum. The Weapons Based Support Instructor provides training designed to ensure students safely handle, operate, and qualify with assigned small arms. Conduct live-fire qualifications, weapons handling demonstrations, safety briefings, and course remediation as needed. Assist with range setup, weapon issuance, ammunition accountability, and compliance with Navy and DoD safety protocols. Complete required Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for Small Arms Instructor and Line Coach duties, including documentation in the Instructor Training Jacket (ITJ). Support testing procedures, academic standards, student performance evaluation, and remediation activities. The Weapons Based Support Instructor maintains strict safety oversight during all live-fire evolutions and ensures adherence to high‑risk training precautions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of military and civilian security force weapons handling techniques.
• Ability to instruct and supervise students safely during live‑fire events.
• Understanding of weapons safety, range procedures, Navy weapons qualification standards, and related PQS requirements.
• Strong communication skills to deliver technical instruction effectively.
• Ability to obtain required weapons instructor certifications and maintain all qual.
• Possess a basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques.
• At least two years of past military experience in a weapons-carrying and employment operational environment or equivalent experience as a Law Enforcement officer with a military or civilian security force.
• Qualified as a small arms weapons' instructor.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Navy terminology, rank structures, installation layouts, and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small arms weapons instruction in accordance with Navy Security Forces training requirements and CENSECFOR curriculum.
• Provide training designed to ensure students safely handle, operate, and qualify with assigned small arms.
• Conduct live-fire qualifications, weapons handling demonstrations, safety briefings, and course remediation as needed.
• Assist with range setup, weapon issuance, ammunition accountability, and compliance with Navy and DoD safety protocols.
• Complete required Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for Small Arms Instructor and Line Coach duties, including documentation in the Instructor Training Jacket (ITJ).
• Support testing procedures, academic standards, student performance evaluation, and remediation activities.
• Maintain strict safety oversight during all live-fire evolutions and ensure adherence to high‑risk training precautions.
• Perform weapons qualification tasks from standing, kneeling, and prone positions and operate in varied environmental conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED