Instructor

Description

The Overseas Protective Operations-Training (OPO-T) Instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of courses and subjects related to Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) at an OCONUS location. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in cleared areas of expertise and will be responsible for providing training support in several critical capacities. This role requires strong instructional skills, practical experience in armed protective services in areas of significant risk, and the ability to operate in dynamic environments.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Provide direct instruction in the respective area of protective operations, to include, mission planning, high threat advances, motorcade operations, explosive countermeasures, PRS formations, arrivals/departures, high-profile/low-profile operations, vehicle evacuationsProvide direct instruction in the respective area of tactical skills, to include, defensive tactics, room entry tactics, small unit tactics, individual movement techniques, night/low-light operations, and personnel recoveryPlan daily training eventsPlan, coordinate, and conduct lecture, range, and practical exercise eventsManage the firing range and supervise weapons qualifications and trainingEnsure that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for trainingEnsure all training events are conducted in a safe and compliant mannerMonitor student performance and provide one-on-one remedial training as requiredEnsure completion and accuracy of all course documentation requirementsSupport delivery of ERT/QRF

Requirements

This position requires prior government approval to work on the contract. Biographical Requirements and additional qualifications are as follows:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must possess a valid US Passport.Must possess a valid US Driver's License.Must possess verified documentation of all claimed experience to meet biographical requirements for government approval. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance.Must demonstrate Level 3 English language proficiency.Must demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity and a passion for teaching others. Must have successfully completed a medical first responder course (e.g. Red Cross First Aid, TCCC, Combat Lifesaver, etc.) within the last three (3) years, or have the ability to successfully complete a medical first responder course prior to employment.Must possess a minimum of six (6) years of operational experience related to the areas of instruction. Experience may be gained in the employment of any federal, state, local, provincial, or commercial entities providing armed protective services in an area of significant risk. Up to three (3) years of experience as an instructor in the topics related to the instructor responsibilities may be considered as a substitution towards the minimum operational experience.Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience fulfilling firearms instruction duties.Must attend and successfully complete Basic Field Firearms Officers Course and Instructor Development Course.  Must possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable TO.

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft Suite proficiencyTraining experience in one or more of the following subject areas: tactical medicine, driving instruction, designated defensive marksmanship.

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