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Constellis

NWDTP Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

$95K/yr

Provide training related to current and anticipated tactical, operational and strategic threats ... The Training Instructor (TI) position requires a background with a minimum of two (2) years of ...

Constellis

NWDTP Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

$95K/yr

Provide training related to current and anticipated tactical, operational and strategic threats ... The Training Instructor (TI) position requires a background with a minimum of two (2) years of ...

Amentum

Training Developer/Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

$64K - $84K/yr

Amentum is seeking a Training Developer/Instructor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and ... hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company ...

Pae

Training Developer/Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

$64K - $84K/yr

Amentum is seeking a Training Developer/Instructor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and ... hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company ...

Pae

Training Developer/Instructor

Washington, DC

$64K - $84K/yr

Amentum is seeking a Training Developer/Instructor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and ... Compensation Details: $145,000 - $180,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this ...

Amentum

Training Developer/Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

$64K - $84K/yr

Amentum is seeking a Training Developer/Instructor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and ... Compensation Details: $145,000 - $180,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly tactical training instructor in Washington, DC is $77,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,600.00 and $84,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Tactical Training Instructor vs Tactical Trainer?

AspectHourly Tactical Training InstructorTactical Trainer
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Tactical Training CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Tactical Certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, outdoor ranges, client sitesMilitary, law enforcement, security agencies
Employer & IndustryPrivate security firms, training centersMilitary, law enforcement, government agencies

The main difference is that an Hourly Tactical Training Instructor typically provides training on a temporary or hourly basis in civilian or private settings, focusing on tactical skills for security or personal defense. A Tactical Trainer often works within military or law enforcement environments, with a broader scope of tactical operations and higher-level certifications. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work setting and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Tactical Training Instructor job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,784 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

NWDTP Instructor

Washington, DC • On-site

Constellis
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 10K+ employees

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$95K/yr

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Job description

POSITION:

Full-Time Training Instructor at St. Elizabeth's.

COMPENSATION:

$95,000 annually and $15,000 Hiring Bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as the focal point for multiple contract training compliance requirements and be responsible for overall training quality and standards in accordance with each SOW.
  • Ability to plan training objective, schedule personnel while ensuring contract staffing and operational continuity, maintain training files and update curriculum.
  • Explain, demonstrate and ensure responsibility of equipment, maintain safety and organization of training environment.
  • Communicate and oversee compliance with company policy, procedures, and safety guidelines.
  • Provide training related to current and anticipated tactical, operational and strategic threats.
  • Assist in the development and/or revision of lesson plans relative to the National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP).
  • Other duties as may be assigned relative to theNational Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP) and/or the Protected Security Officer operations efforts.
  • Some travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be Currently FPS NWDTPI certified
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Preferred active Secret of Top-Secret Security Clarence
  • The Training Instructor (TI) position requires a background with a minimum of two (2) years of training experience in civilian community law enforcement, military service law enforcement, or commercial/industrial security force service.
  • Must have completed an approved and accredited Principles of Instruction course and Firearms Trainingthrough FLETC certifying them as an instructor.
  • Prior experience as an instructor on an FPS contract is highly preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe
  • Flexible availability
  • May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

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