Recurrent Training Instructor - Firearms, Defensive Tactics/measures, and Use of Force - Part time/on call

Recurrent Training Instructors (RTIs)

This is a part time/on call position. Recurrent Training Instructors (RTIs) are responsible for training Federal Flight Deck Officers in the use of weapons and self-defense tactics to defend the cockpits of commercial aircraft.

RTIs must be current or former federal, state, or local law enforcement agents/officers. They must possess the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate law enforcement training concepts and issues to a diverse audience. They must have the ability to provide subject matter expertise in each of the areas of instruction that comprise the Recurrent Training Program. They must possess the demonstrated ability to instruct in accordance with the principles of basic adult education, as well as, law enforcement platform and practical areas of instruction. They must have the ability to interpret, adhere and follow established program policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), curriculum, and lesson plans. They must have skill in utilizing automated systems including Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

RTIs shall be required to wear a uniform, as directed by SAC of FAMS Training Division. Specific RTI knowledge levels, testing of knowledge levels, and maintenance requirements (i.e. ongoing training) will be in accordance with Section 1.6 "Contract Instructor and Role Player Management" of the FAMSTCs Instructor Evaluation and Certification SOP Plans; coordinates; and conducts training and related instructional programs for customer personnel.

RTIs must have successfully completed a recognized federal firearms instructor training program, or equivalent deemed acceptable by the TSA. They must have successfully completed a recognized law enforcement instructor development course such as the FLTEC Instructor Development Course (IDC) or the FAMS IDC. They must successfully complete an instructor qualification program (IQP), established by TSA/FAMS and will be responsible for achieving and maintaining specialized training knowledge in all required subject areas.

RTIs must have a minimum of 5 years of formal experience as an instructor in ALL of the following law enforcement disciplines: firearms, defensive tactics/measures, and use of force. They must be current or former federal, state, or local law enforcement agents/officers. They must possess the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate law enforcement training concepts and issues to a diverse audience. They must have the ability to provide subject matter expertise in each of the areas of instruction that comprise the Recurrent Training Program. They must possess the demonstrated ability to instruct in accordance with the principles of basic adult education, as well as, law enforcement platform and practical areas of instruction. They must have the ability to interpret, adhere and follow established program policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), curriculum, and lesson plans. They must have skill in utilizing automated systems including Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The work is typically performed in a multi-use environment, including classrooms, simulators and firing ranges which requires proper safety and security precautions. To ensure the training center is at minimal risk for unauthorized disclosure (that is, the release or divulgence of information by an entity to persons or organizations outside of that entity) of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI), the work environment operates under a security system including cctv, controlled access, and secure storage. Employees will come into contact with ammunition, simunitions, and other potentially dangerous items. Employees will be required to handle weapons and ammunition in the course of their duties. Exposure to high volumes of noise due to the firing of weapons will occur and employees are required to wear hearing protection in the form of foam ear plugs as well as external hearing protection. Exposure to expelled gun-powder as a result of fired ammunition is expected, and the employees must wash hands after handling ammunition. Work may require some physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment.

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