Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time​/on Call

Job Details

Regular

None

5+ years of related experience

Required skills:

Firearms, Firearms Training, Weapons.

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue; they check in, verify weapons and credentials, conduct training, and oversee the course of fire at the gun-range. They ensure safety of all personnel and secure SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct all classroom instruction, delivering approved TSA training and safety brief, introducing new equipment, ensuring students sign safety briefing.
• Maintain instructor/student ratio of 1:6 by ensuring a sufficient number of SFIs are present.
• Verify weapons and credentials of FFDOs before training by visual inspection.
• Ensure proper scoring of targets, complete administrative forms, and collect training data.
• Sign and certify qualification scores for all qualifying FFDOs.
• Handle unloaded weapons, transport devices, credentials and other equipment according to TSA/FAMS procedures.
• Secure SSI and SPII during sessions, complying with TSA MD 2100.2 and MT 1400.3 policies.
• Oversee time keeping of all SFI labor hours.
• Participate in internal compliance training events.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Current or former federal law enforcement, officer, or civilian employee who has completed a recognized federal firearms instructor training program acceptable to TSA/FAMS (e.g., FLETC FITP, FAMS FITP, FBI/DEA FITP).
• Successful completion of a 2‑3 day firearms re‑qualification training program under the direction of the SAC, FAMS Training Division, and FFDO Program Office.
• At least 5 years of firearms training experience.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, or work/military experience.
• Ability to work at indoor/outdoor gun ranges, wearing hearing protection and performing required physical tasks.
• Pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career ownership
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology training
• Health, dental, vision plans, 401(k) with company match, short and long‑term disability, life, accident, and business travel insurance
• Paid time off, vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty leave

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.44 – $41.18; actual compensation will be determined by experience, location, and contract requirements.

• Full‑time: 8 hours per week.
• Travel:
  None.
• Telecommuting:
  Onsite only.
• Location:
  
  USA, MO St. Peters.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.