Recurrent Training Instructor - Firearms, Defensive Tactics​/measures, and Use of Force

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

SCA

Job Qualifications Skills

Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Firearms Training

Certifications

None

Experience

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

No

Job Description General Summary

(Scope Summary and Impact of Job)

Recurrent Training Instructors (RTIs) are responsible for training Federal Flight Deck Officers in the use of weapons and self-defense tactics to defend the cockpits of commercial aircraft.

How RTIs Will Make an Impact

RTIs must be current or former federal, state, or local law enforcement agents/officers. RTIs must possess the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate law enforcement training concepts and issues to a diverse audience. RTIs must have the ability to provide subject matter expertise in each of the areas of instruction that comprise the Recurrent Training Program. RTIs must possess the demonstrated ability to instruct in accordance with the principles of basic adult education, as well as, law enforcement platform and practical areas of instruction.

RTIs must have the ability to interpret, adhere and follow established program policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), curriculum, and lesson plans. RTIs must have skill in utilizing automated systems including Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

RTIs shall be required to wear a uniform, as directed by SAC of FAMS Training Division.

Specific RTI knowledge levels, testing of knowledge levels, and maintenance requirements (i.e., ongoing training) will be in accordance with Section 1.6 “Contract Instructor and Role Player Management” of the FAMSTCs Instructor Evaluation and Certification SOP.

Plans; coordinates; and conducts training and related instructional programs for customer personnel.

• Conducts training sessions and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Coordinates logistics for instruction events; including scheduling classes; reserving classrooms; and preparing workstations.
• Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
• May participate in the development and establishment of course content and objectives.
• Updates course documentation as needed to ensure timeliness and relevance.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less experienced instructors.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

What You'll Need to Succeed Education / Equivalent Training

RTIs must have successfully completed a recognized federal firearms instructor training program, or equivalent deemed acceptable by the TSA. Examples of a recognized federal firearms instructor program include certified instructor graduates of Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP), FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program, and US Secret Service Firearms Instructor Training Program.

RTIs must have successfully completed a recognized law enforcement instructor development course such as the FLTEC Instructor Development Course (IDC) or the FAMS IDC.

RTIs must successfully complete an instructor qualification program (IQP), established by TSA/FAMS and will be responsible for achieving and maintaining specialized training knowledge in all required subject areas.

Experience

RTIs must have a minimum of 5 years of formal experience as an instructor in ALL of the following law enforcement disciplines: firearms, defensive tactics/measures, and use of force.

RTIs must have current or former federal, state, or local law enforcement agents/officers. RTIs must possess the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate law enforcement training concepts and issues to a diverse audience. RTIs must have the ability to provide subject matter expertise in each of the areas of instruction that comprise the Recurrent Training Program. RTIs must possess the demonstrated ability to instruct in accordance with the principles of basic adult education, as well as, law enforcement platform and practical areas of instruction.

RTIs must have…