Weapons Training Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Type: Full Time

Location: Gulfport, MS

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports to: ARMADA HQ

****CONTINGENT UPON AWARDING OF A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT*****

Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) Weapons-based Instructor II shall support delivery of the Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) Course of Instruction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Weapons-based Instructor II personnel are expected to be ready to teach the content assigned to them and be able to pass any tests associated with that content consistent with the standards of the contractor's internal quality assurance plan.
• Weapons-based Instructor II personnel 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 all cases, the Instructor Evaluation and Certification Process shall be completed prior to the instructor teaching Navy students.
• Additionally, Weapons-based Instructor II personnel are tasked with acting as an Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) Phase IV - Judgement-based Engagement Training (JET) Instructor. JET training in the ECS course of instruction requires highly qualified, tactically astute Instructors and the longest timeframe of any of the 4 phases of Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) training to qualify.
• Judgement-based Engagement Training (JET) is designed to answer the fundamental use of force question, "When can I pull the trigger?"
  • JET training encompasses:
    • Decision-making during high stress tactical situations or deadly force confrontations
    • Recognizing compliant/non-compliant threat.
    • Non-compliant threat response
    • Respond 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
    • Scenario driven interactive simulators o Force-on-Force training w/ Simunitions.
• Weapons-based Instructor II personnel will deliver a wide variety of training topics, as well as providing instructional and safety support for live-fire weapons training.
• Instructors are responsible for demonstrating modern dynamic combat shooting skills.
• Instructors are responsible for acting as a designated Range Safety Officer (RSO).
• This designation requires the satisfactory completion of the appropriate small arms instructor qualification as directed by the paragraph above, completion of the applicable Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for Range Safety Officer as contained in the Security Force Weapons PQS (NAVEDTRA 43466-C), and a letter of designation signed by the CENSECFOR Commanding Officer or designated representative.
• The Range Safety Officer (RSO) may call the course fire in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1F.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.
• Weapons-based Instructor II personnel are expected to be ready to teach the content assigned to them and be able to pass any tests associated with that content consistent with the standards of the contractor's internal quality assurance plan.
• Weapons-based Instructor II personnel must be familiar with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine and capable of achieving a "Sharpshooter" qualification score with both weapons.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• GED/HS Diploma
• Experience in Military, Law Enforcement, or other Security Discipline
• Familiarity with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine and capable of achieving a "Sharpshooter" qualification score with both weapons.

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.