Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time​/on Call

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 attendees, verify weapons and credentials, conduct training, and oversee the course of fire at the gun‑range. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the on‑site training manager for the program. LFIs 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. They maintain an instructor‑student ratio of 1:6, keep sufficient inventory of training supplies for monthly requalification sessions, verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training commences, and ensure proper scoring of targets and completion of applicable administrative forms.

LFIs sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify; if an FFDO fails to qualify, an authorized FAMS Representative and/or LFI takes custody of the unloaded weapon, transport device, credential, and other equipment. LFIs keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured during and after a re‑qualification session in compliance with TSA MD 2100.2, Privacy and Information Collection Policy, and TSA MD 1400.3. They oversee time‑keeping of all SFI labor hours and comply with internal compliance training events.

Education / Equivalent Training:
Current or former federal law‑enforcement agent; officer; or civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS. Examples include certified instructor graduates of FLETC Firearms Instructor Training program (FITP), 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.

Instruction covers the re‑qualification course(s) of fire, procedural requirements for conducting the re‑qualification session, and use of a GFE Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and basic first aid.

Experience:

5 years of firearms training experience.

Associates Degree; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training; or work/military experience.

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Additional Requirements:

Working conditions involve indoor or outdoor gun ranges. Employees will handle weapons and ammunition, be exposed to high noise volumes, and must wear hearing protection. Exposure to expelled gunpowder is expected; employees must wash hands after handling ammunition and may require some physical effort to handle light materials, boxes, or equipment. This position requires applicants to successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

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