Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time

Job Qualifications

• Defensive Tactics
• Firearms
• Firearms Training

• 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
• Certifications:
  
  None
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Travel Required:
  
  Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  USA CA Sacramento

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue; they are responsible for checking them in, verifying weapons and credentials, conducting training, and overseeing the course of fire at the gun‑range. They ensure the safety of all personnel on the range and secure SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

LFIs are the first point of contact at the training venue for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) and serve as the on‑site training manager for the program. They conduct all classroom instruction, deliver the approved TSA training and safety brief, introduce and describe new equipment, and ensure all students understand and sign the safety briefing. LFIs maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session, ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies, and maintain positive control of the training environment from arrival to departure.

They verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training, manage target scoring, complete administrative forms, and collect training data. LFIs sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs; if an FFDO fails to qualify, the LFI takes custody of the unloaded weapon, lockbox, credential, and other equipment and coordinates its return. LFIs store all SSI and SPII appropriately in compliance with TSA policies, oversee time‑keeping of SFI labor hours, and comply with internal compliance training events.

Education / Equivalent Training: Current or former federal law‑enforcement agent, officer, or civilian employee who has completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program accepted by TSA/FAMS. Examples include FLETC Firearms Instructor Training Program, FAMS Firearms Instructor Training Program, FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program, United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor Training Program, or equivalent federal training program. All LFIs must successfully complete a 2‑3 day firearms re‑qualification training program under the technical direction of the SAC, FAMS Training Division, and the FFDO Program Office.

Experience: 5 years of firearms training experience.

Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, or training, or work/military experience.

Unique/

Additional Requirements:

Work typically occurs at an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees must handle weapons and ammunition, wear hearing protection, wash hands after handling ammunition, and may need to perform light physical effort. This position requires successful completion of the security application and a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $32.87 – $44.47. Salary will be based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and may fall outside this range.

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8 hours

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Onsite

Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, Health Savings Accounts, dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. Additional offerings include short and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to remain competitive and reflect what our employees value most.

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