Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

Job Description

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) when they arrive at the training venue; are responsible for checking them in; verifying weapons and credentials; conducting training and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

HOW A LEAD FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Conduct all classroom instruction; delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief; introducing and describing new equipment; and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing.
• Maintain a minimum number of SFIs present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session.
• Maintain a sufficient inventory of training supplies at the training venue to support monthly requalification sessions.
• Maintain positive control of the training environment from the moment students arrive at the venue to the moment they depart.
• Verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training commences by visual inspection.
• 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.
• Ensure proper custody of unloaded weapons; transport devices (lockbox); credential and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS.
• Maintain appropriate security of SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.
• Keep track of all SFI labor hours.
• Comply with internal compliance training events.

Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Education / Equivalent Training: 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.
• Experience: 5 years of firearms training experience.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education / Equivalent Training: Associates Degree; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience.
• Experience: 5 years of firearms training experience.

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working Conditions: The work is typically performed at an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees will be required to handle weapons and ammunition in the course of their duties. Exposure to high volumes of noise due to the firing of weapons will occur and employees are required to wear hearing protection in the form of foam ear plugs as well as external hearing protection. Exposure to expelled gun-powder as a result of fired ammunition is expected; and the employees must wash hands after handling ammunition. Work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

8

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

WORK LOCATION

USA MO St Peters

Additional Work Locations

Total Rewards: At GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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