Secondary Firearms Instructor - Part Time

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: Firearms, Firearms Training, Security Policies

Certifications: None

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

No

Job Description: GDIT has an amazing opportunity for a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) to provide world‑class support to our clientele. As a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI), you are the foundation of our overall approach to support. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on a Secondary Firearms Instructor (SFI) joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast‑paced environment that offers options for training, certification, and career advancement.

• Supports the Lead Firearms Instructor (LFI) during the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Requalification Training sessions. Assists with preparation, completion, and post‑session clean‑up for all FFDO Semi‑annual Firearms Requalification sessions.
• Ensures student safety during dry‑fire and live‑fire training venues.
• Provides one‑on‑one instruction to students during the pre‑qualification (warm‑up) course of fire and any remedial training as designated by the LFI.
• Demonstrates effective communication of law enforcement training concepts and issues to a diverse audience; applies principles of basic adult education and platform and practical area instruction for law enforcement.
• Interprets, applies, and adheres to established program policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and lesson plans.
• Keeps all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately during and after a re‑qualification session in compliance with TSA MD 2100.2;
  Privacy and Information Collection Policy and TSA MD 1400.3 TSA Information Security Policy.

• Required Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of formal instructor experience in firearms, defensive tactics/measures, and use of force.
• Must be a current or former certified law enforcement official or civilian employee who has completed a military, state, county, or municipal certified firearms training program.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

Working Conditions:

The work is typically performed at an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees will handle weapons and ammunition and may be exposed to high volumes of noise. Hearing protection and safety precautions are required. Physical effort may be required for handling light materials.

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.44 and $41.18. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and may fall outside this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

8

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA, TN, Memphis

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans, short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death, and business travel insurance, and paid time off. GDIT offers full flex work weeks, paid parental leave, and other leave options.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans