Weapons Based Instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
Weapons Based Instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
Weapons Based Instructor I
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
Weapons Based Instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
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Weapons Based Instructor I
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
Weapons Based Instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
Weapons based Instructor, CENSECFOR Det Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$52K - $68K/yr
Weapons -based instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
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Weapons based Instructor, CENSECFOR Det Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$52K - $68K/yr
Weapons -based instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
Weapons-based instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
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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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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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 ...
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 ...
Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$42K - $57K/yr
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
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Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$42K - $57K/yr
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$42K - $57K/yr
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
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Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$42K - $57K/yr
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$42K - $57K/yr
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
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Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$42K - $57K/yr
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
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Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered. * Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
Instructor and Assessor
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Instructor and Assessor Location : Little Creek, Virginia Clearance required : SECRET ... Preparing training areas, including weapons loading, target placement, and equipment setup.
Instructor and Assessor
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Instructor and Assessor Location : Little Creek, Virginia Clearance required : SECRET ... Preparing training areas, including weapons loading, target placement, and equipment setup.
Instructor and Assessor with Security Clearance
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Instructor and Assessor Location : Little Creek, Virginia Clearance required : SECRET ... Preparing training areas, including weapons loading, target placement, and equipment setup.
Instructor and Assessor with Security Clearance
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.50/hr
Instructor and Assessor Location : Little Creek, Virginia Clearance required : SECRET ... Preparing training areas, including weapons loading, target placement, and equipment setup.
Navy Training Instructor, DSAGT
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
... gates, weapons elevators. Key Responsibilities: - Operate independently and as part of a high ... Prior instructor, trainer, or LPO/Chief experience strongly valued Overview Overview Noblis and our ...
Navy Training Instructor, DSAGT
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
... gates, weapons elevators. Key Responsibilities: - Operate independently and as part of a high ... Prior instructor, trainer, or LPO/Chief experience strongly valued Overview Overview Noblis and our ...
Military Security Officer
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Military Security Officer
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
$16.50 - $21/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
$16.50 - $21/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
$14.75 - $18.75/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
$14.75 - $18.75/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Military Security Officer
$16.50 - $21/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
Military Security Officer
$16.50 - $21/hr
... Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, and Criminal Investigator; career-long development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications (such as ESWS, EAWS, EXW, FMF, or NWS when ...
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| Aspect | Weapons Instructor | Firearms Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires military or law enforcement firearms training, certifications in weapons handling | Requires firearm safety and training certifications, often NRA or state-specific |
| Work Environment | Military bases, law enforcement agencies, security training facilities | Gun ranges, training centers, law enforcement agencies, civilian training programs |
| Employer & Industry | Military, law enforcement, security companies | Private firearms training schools, law enforcement, civilian shooting ranges |
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Job description
Type: Full Time
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Overtime Exempt: No (SCA)
Reports to: ARMADA HQ
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Weapons Based Instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI); Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP); Security Reaction Force-Advanced (SRF-A); Armed Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (AS/SRF-B); Submarine Force Sentry (SUBFOR Sentry); Submarine Force Crew Served Weapons Instructor (SUBFOR CSWI); Crew Served Weapons Operations and Maintenance (CSW O&M); Crew Served Weapons Instructor (CSWI); Non-Lethal Weapons Basic instructor (NLW-BI); Non-Lethal Weapons Senior Instructor (NLW-SI);; Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Boarding Officer (VBSS BO); and Non-Compliant Boarding, Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (NCB VBSS).
Basic Instructor Qualifications:
- Weapons Based Instructors shall support delivery of CENSECFOR AT/NSF Course of Instruction in accordance with the contract PWS including the instructional, operational, and administrative tasks required to deliver formalized training.
- Instructor personnel are expected to be ready to teach the content assigned to them and can pass any tests associated with that content consistent with the standards of the contractor's internal quality assurance plan.
- All instructors shall be familiar with all presentation, delivery method, testing and remediation procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, electronic podiums, and equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course or section of the course they will instruct.
In addition to those general instructor requirements, Weapons-Based 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 Weapons (SAMI) Instructor.
- For instructors who have the Non-Compliant Boarding, Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (NCB VBSS) course assigned as their primary course, possess or be able to qualify as a Second Class Swimmer in accordance with NETC P1552/16 (Navy Swimming and Water Survival Instructors Manual).
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
All instructor personnel shall possess the instructional qualifications contained within this Section. 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).
- Civilian Security Force.
- Possess a basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques.
- Be qualified as a Small Arms Weapons (SAMI) Instructor.
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
- Interpersonal skills.
- Evaluation and Feedback.
Physical Fitness Standards:
- The CENSECFOR courses of instruction require 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. Fitness standards are sustained throughout their employment. Instructors shall sign a Statement of Understanding acknowledging the above requirements.
Minimum Education:
- GED/HS Diploma
Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.
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.
About ArmadaGlobal
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Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Hunt Valley, MD, US
Year founded
2004