Tactical Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support the following courses of instruction: * Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) (A-041-0148) * Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT ...
Tactical Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support the following courses of instruction: * Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) (A-041-0148) * Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT ...
Tactical Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) (A-041-0148) Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT ...
Tactical Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) (A-041-0148) Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT ...
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$23 - $28/hr
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Tactical Training Instructor
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$23 - $28/hr
United Defense Tactical (UDT) in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Firearms Instructor to lead cutting-edge training in our state-of-the-art facility. Teach reality-based skills--using threat simulators ...
Tactical Convoy Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia Experience Requirements: * Must be a graduate of a certified Navy Instructor Training Course (NEC 9502, 9501, or 9518) or equivalent (Completion of ...
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Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$48K - $63K/yr
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Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$48K - $63K/yr
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Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Tampa, FL · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
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Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Tampa, FL · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
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Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Tampa, FL · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 4th Marine Division, 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion ...
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Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Tampa, FL · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 4th Marine Division, 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion ...
New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor
Fayetteville, NC · On-site
$58K - $122K/yr
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New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor
Fayetteville, NC · On-site
$58K - $122K/yr
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Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Galveston, TX · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 4th Marine Division, 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion ...
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Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Galveston, TX · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 4th Marine Division, 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion ...
Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor
Tampa, FL · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 4th Marine Division, 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion ...
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Tampa, FL · On-site
$53K - $70K/yr
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Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor
Security Services, TX · On-site
$51K - $67K/yr
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Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor
Security Services, TX · On-site
$51K - $67K/yr
The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements. The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor ...
The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements. * The Tactical Weapons Based Support ...
The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements. * The Tactical Weapons Based Support ...
The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements. * The Tactical Weapons Based Support ...
The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements. * The Tactical Weapons Based Support ...
New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor with Security Clearance
Fayetteville, NC · On-site
$58K - $122K/yr
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$58K - $122K/yr
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New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor with Security Clearance
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New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor with Security Clearance
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$58K - $122K/yr
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New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor with Security Clearance
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New Equipment Fielding/Training Instructor with Security Clearance
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Oak Harbor, WA · On-site
$54.31 - $60/hr
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$55K - $61K/yr
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Tactical Weapons Instructor
Jacksonville, FL • On-site
Full-time
Posted 22 days ago
Job description
Type: Full Time, Temporary
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Overtime Exempt: No (SCA)
Reports to: ARMADA HQ
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Delivery of advanced level high-risk training in many of CENSECFOR's courses of instruction requires instructors that possess highly specialized skills and experience. Tactical Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support the following courses of instruction:
- Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) (A-041-0148)
- Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) (A-830-0034)
- Security Reaction Force-Advanced (SRF-A) (A-830-0396)
- Armed Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (AS/SRF-B) (A-830-0018)
- Non-Lethal Weapons Basic instructor (NLW-BI) (A-830-0035)
- Non-Lethal Weapons Senior Instructor (NLW-SI) (A-830-0038)
- Submarine Force Sentry (SUBFOR Sentry) (A-830-0028)
- Master at Arms, Class A (MAA) (A-830-0011) (NTTC Lackland only) and Non-Compliant Boarding, Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (NCB VBSS) (A-830-0395)
- Other duties as assigned.
All instructors shall possess one of the following:
- Have attended the Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) (A-012-0077) (or military service equivalent)
- Academic credentialing (teacher/professor)
- Instructor training via an academic institution. Academic ITC requirements should contain, at a minimum, the following Learning Objectives:
- Effective communication and questioning techniques
- Adult learning theory and principles
- Instructional Delivery methods
- Lesson delivery performance laboratory
- Training environment management
- Inter-personal skills
- Evaluation and Feedback
These courses are designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to perform specialized functions within their command's Antiterrorism and/or Weapons Programs Instructors shall:
- Possess 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.
- Possess a basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques.
- Be qualified as a Small Arms Weapon's Instructor.
- A minimum of four (4) Weapons-Based Course Instructors must be qualified as crew served weapons instructors (Det Chesapeake only). Two (2) of these CSW instructors must be qualified CSWI RSOs.
These courses are designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to perform specialized functions within their command's Force Protection and/or Weapons Programs. Tactical Weapons-based instructors shall:
- Possess a minimum of five (5) years documented armed tactical military operational experience involving:
- Basic Tactical Communications
- Small Arms (Rifle and Pistol) Employment
- Tactical Shooting
- Mission Planning
- Tactical Movement
- Defensive Tactics
- Non-lethal weapons employment
- Tactical Hostile Intent Decision Making (Shoot/Don't Shoot)
- Tactical Weapons-based instructors are responsible for demonstrating modern dynamic combat shooting skills.
- These instructors will deliver a wide variety of training topics, as well as providing instructional and safety support for live-fire weapons training.
- In addition, all tactical weapons-based instructors must be skilled operators of pistol, rifle and shotgun, and must be and capable of achieving a "Sharpshooter" qualification score with each weapon and meet OPNAVINST 3591.1(series) qualifying scores in all applicable courses of fire.
- Tactical Weapons instruction requires instructors who possess the fitness and conditioning to support the level of instruction.
- Instructors shall be personally capable of performing all training evolutions including the ability to effectively complete weapons qualifications in the standing, kneeling and prone positions, ascend or descend ladders and go through narrow passageways, and be free of any abnormal fear of heights.
- Additionally, Tactical Weapons-based Instructor personnel are tasked with Judgment-based Engagement Training (JET) Instruction.
- JET training requires highly qualified, tactically astute instructors possessing experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to coach students through dynamic use of force decision-making training utilizing Small-Arms Marksmanship Simulation (SAWS).
- JET training encompasses:
- Decision-making during high stress tactical situations or deadly force confrontations
- Recognizing compliant/non-compliant threat, non-compliant threat response, response using appropriate level of force, legally & tactically; understanding psycho-physiological reactions inherent in life threatening encounters, high stress tactical situations or deadly force confrontations
- Tachy-psyche (Tachypsychia) effect (Fight or Flight), increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, loss of fine motor skills or control, "Tunnel vision" (loss of peripheral vision) , auditory exclusion, time distortion (skewed perception of time or space)
- Compensating techniques that mitigate psycho-physiological responses
- Stress inoculation
- Muscle memory
- Practical exercises and scenario driven interactive simulation
- Force-on-Force training w/ Simunitions.
- GED/HS Diploma
Disclaimer:
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.
Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.
ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.
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Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Hunt Valley, MD, US