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Oak Grove Technologies

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Camp Lejeune, NC · On-site

This will be accomplished through Personnel Recovery (PR) and SERE training and education at Camp Lejeune, NC. Position requires an active SECERT clearance. Oak Grove Technologies is a Service ...

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Employer & Industry UsageMilitary, government agencies, defense contractorsFire departments, emergency services, public safety

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SERE Instructors - USAF - FAFB, WA and JBSA-L, TX

SERE Instructors - USAF - FAFB, WA and JBSA-L, TX

Oak Grove Technologies LLC

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description:

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC, a dynamic and fast-growing federal contractor, is seeking highly motivated and experienced USAF SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) Instructors to join our team. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive training programs designed to prepare military personnel and special operations forces for survival in challenging environments. Your expertise will empower trainees with critical skills in survival tactics, evasion techniques, resistance strategies, and escape procedures, ensuring they are ready for the most demanding scenarios.


Location: Fairchild Air Force Base, (FAFB) WA and Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland (JBSA-L) TX.


Oak Grove Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business based in Raleigh, NC, with a Test and Training Center located near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. With over 20 years of expertise in training, consulting, technology, and operational support, the company provides services to the military, government, and law enforcement. Committed to excellence, innovation, and national security, Oak Grove Technologies fulfills federal defense contracts and actively supports veterans through sponsorships and events. Driven by its mission-focused approach, the company seeks top talent to develop impactful solutions. Oak Grove Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements:

Qualifications

  • SERE instructor graduate of USAF Course SV81A, SERE Specialist Technical Training
  • OR
  • Graduates of a DOD Level-C SERE course and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience instructing at a Level-C SERE course or suitable related experience
  • OR
  • JBSA-L : prior experience working as an instructor trainer within the SV88AL course
  • Active US Security Clearance - Secret.
  • Must be able to lift up to (50) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

  • Support courses SV97A, SV98A, SV88AL, SV70A, SV84AF, SV85A, SERE Specialist upgrade training
  • Develop and deliver engaging SERE training curricula tailored to military and Air Force special operations needs
  • Conduct classroom instruction and practical exercises in survival techniques, evasion methods, resistance strategies, and escape procedures
  • Assess trainee performance through evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance skill mastery
  • Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and lesson plans aligned with DoD standards

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work Location: In person


Experience:

  • Instructing at a Level-C SERE course: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Classroom instruction and role-playing in resistance: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Working as an instructor trainer within the SV88AL course : 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certificate - Graduate of USAF Course SV81A, SERE Training (Preferred)
  • Certificate - Graduate of a DOD Level-C SERE course (Preferred)

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Position requires an active SECERT clearance.

Join our team and help us ensure that our personnel are prepared for any challenge they may face in the field!


Oak Grove Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC participates in E-Verify to determine an individual's identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is a service of DHS and SSA.