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Weapons and tactics instructor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in weapons and tactics instructor job postings.
Sample weapons and tactics instructor requirements
  • Active Duty Law Enforcement or Military Experience
  • Completed Basic Instructor Training
  • Expertise in Weapons and Tactics
  • Ability to Pass Background Investigation and Drug Screening
  • Must Hold Valid Firearms Instructor Certification
Sample required weapons and tactics instructor soft skills
  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Strong Leadership and Teamwork Abilities
  • Ability to Motivate and Inspire Students
  • Dedication to Training and Professional Development
  • Adaptability and Flexibility to Changing Situations

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B3H weapons and tactics instructor job description

B3H Corporation is seeking Weapons-Based Instructors to deliver Antiterrorism/Navy Security Force (AT/NSF) and weapons instructor services in support of the U.S. Navy, Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) for training at CENSECFOR Learning Site (LS) Bangor, WA. Weapons-Based Instructors will deliver a wide variety of training topics and provide instructional and safety support for live-fire weapons training. Interested personnel must be familiar with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine and capable of achieving a “Sharpshooter” qualification score with either weapon.

Incumbent Instructors are encouraged to apply early to prepare for award and smooth transition to Team B3H.
Responsibilities
Deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. This includes the following courses of instruction: Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) (A-041-0148); Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) (A-830-0034); Security Reaction Force-Advanced (SRF-A) (A-830-0396); Armed Sentry/Security Reaction Force-Basic (AS/SRF-B) (A-830-0018); Submarine Force Crew Served Weapons Instructor (SUBFOR CSWI) (A-041-0012); Crew Served Weapons Operations and Maintenance (CSW O&M) (A-041-0013); Crew Served Weapons Instructor (CSWI) (A-830-2215); Master at Arms, Class A (MAA) (A-830-0011) (NTTC Lackland only) and Non-Compliant Boarding, Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (NCB VBSS) (A-830-0395).
Qualifications
Possess high personal standards of technical knowledge and professional competence in delivering training material.

Possess the ability to perform in a military environment.

Possess a familiarity with the organization and hierarchy of the U. S. Navy, military rank/grade structure.

Possess a knowledge of Navy and military terminology, and shipboard/installation environments and configurations.

Possess knowledge of basic and advance training techniques and of computer technology applications as they apply to instructional delivery.

Must have one (or more) of the following qualifications:
Navy NEC 9502 (Instructor), or Navy NEC 9518 (Naval Leadership Development Program (NAVLEAD) Instructor, or Graduate of one of the following courses of instruction: (1) Instructional Delivery Continuum (IDC) Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) (A-012-0077) or (2) Instructional Delivery Continuum (IDC) Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) Mobile Training Team (A-012-1011) or (3) Naval Leadership Facilitator (P-012-0045) or (4) Facilitator Training Course (P-012-0075) or (5) Nuclear Instruction Qualifications (NFAS) (A-661-0108) or (6) Nuclear Instruction Qualifications (NNPS) (A-661-0109 Other DoD Service designation (or equivalency) upon approval of the CENSECFOR DOT, or Completion of a civilian (or commercial) formal course of instruction which has been evaluated and certified as a JIT equivalency by the Naval Education and Training Command.

Must be qualified as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) or equivalent as defined in OPNAVINST 3591.1 Series.

Must possess a minimum of two (2) years documented tactical military operational experience involving:
Past military experience in an operational environment or as a Law Enforcement representative with a military or civilian security force
Possess a basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques

Must meet the basic requirements to hold a security clearance

Must comply with the licensing requirements of the state and local motor vehicle laws. Must possess a valid driver's license, and be certified by the contractor as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment as appropriate.

Must possess the fitness and conditioning to support the level of instruction: be personally capable of performing all training evolutions including the ability to effectively complete weapons qualifications in the standing, kneeling and prone positions, ascend or descend ladders and go through narrow passageways, and be free of any abnormal fear of heights.

Must be compliant with Lautenberg Amendment

Must have basic First Aid and CPR Certification

Must pass medical Screening and Psychological Screening

Must be familiar with the M9 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine and capable of achieving a “Sharpshooter” qualification score with either weapon.

Must have completed a small arms instructor courses.

Must re-qualify at least every 180 days on the courses of fire and with the type of weapons they instruct.
B3H Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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