Lead Firearms and Tactical Training Instructor

Responsibilities

• Provides firearms training and qualifications for department members and others as may be assigned.
• Provides personal firearms instruction to include remedial instruction as needed.
• Develops lesson plans and training on Responding to an Active Shooter/Threat.
• Develops lesson plans and training sessions for firearms, less lethal weapons, handcuffing techniques, and chemical agent deployment.
• Operates, demonstrates, and provides instruction on a variety of weapons and equipment including shotguns, handguns, patrol rifles, and issued equipment worn on a duty belt, and body armor.
• Cleans, maintains, and inspects department-issued weapons, including handguns, shotguns, patrol rifles, along with authorized personal back-up and off-duty weapons.
• Maintain an awareness of condition of weapons and other issued equipment and make recommendations for replacement when necessary.
• Orders range supplies within budget guidelines and maintain inventory control.
• Reviews department policies, procedures, laws, codes, and items relating to the use of force and recommends changes as needed.
• Remains current with new methods of range training and armory operation.
• Attends courses and training seminars relating to weapons maintenance and firearms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Experience: Five (5) years of police experience with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Police Firearms Instructor. Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must satisfactorily complete at least one P.O.S.T. certified school. Possession of Firearms Instructors Certification. Must complete an approved in-service training session appropriate for employee’s rank and responsibilities each year at a time and location designated and must complete the training in a satisfactory manner as a condition of continued employment. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or a valid license from a neighboring state, if resident of that state, and must maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment.
• Physical Qualifications: Must pass a physical and psychological exam. Must agree to comply with police appearance and grooming standards, as set by department policy, and maintain such standards as a condition of employment.