Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Firearms Instructor/Senior Range Safety Officer IV will serve as a range safety officer and course administrator for firearms training courses with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The role will also serve as subject matter expert on firearms.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates the Diplomatic Security (DS) range facility and judgmental use of force facility ensuring compliance with OSHA and/or EPA standards and regulations.
• Plans, organizes and instructs/manages/oversees the presentation of firearms training courses, which may include basic and advanced firearms and use of deadly force.
• Conducts firearms and deadly force scenario-based training; provides appropriate after-action reviews and feedback to trainees.
• Applies U.S. Constitutional law, relevant case law, and DS policies to firearms training and use of force scenarios.
• Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
• Researches and reviews current reports related to DS and introduces applicable information into firearms training courses.
• Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training.
• Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met.
• Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training and Accreditation (FLETA) accreditation standards.
• Complies with all DS and Firearms Training Program policies, procedures, and standards.
• Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations.
• Identifies the need for and drafts revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the firearms training curriculum effectiveness and quality.
• Evaluates the impact of planned or projected changes in DS security programs and associated training requirements on the existing content, materials, and methods used for firearms training.
• Participates in curriculum review conferences.
• Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources.
• Assists instructors in other security related subjects.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations related to security and firearms techniques, tactics, and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in firearms training through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
• Provides technical guidance to managers, law enforcement employees, and students on basic and complex topics related to firearms and use of deadly force.
• Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities.
• Submits training records in a timely manner.
• Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training.
• Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials.
• Tests/evaluates new and updated firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.
• Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs.
• Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluations.
• Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures to include 90% on all graded DS courses of fire.
• Recommends improvements to the training curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must be a certified firearms training instructor; must have attended a recognized instructor development training course.
• 7 (seven) years of firearms instructor experience required with evidence of increasing responsibility in a firearms training environment.
• Must be proficient in firing, handling, and giving instruction on a variety of revolvers, pistols, submachine guns, carbines, rifles, machine guns, and grenade launchers.
• Expert knowledge of health and safety standards for firearms ranges and training facilities.
• Expert knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic and advanced training in the application of firearms use.
• Expert knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations, use of force, civil liability, with respect to firearms and appropriate; techniques, tactics, and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices.
• Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness.
• Advanced knowledge of the development and revision of training curriculum.
• Ability to maintain requisite knowledge of U.S. Constitutional Law, case law, and DS policies related to firearms and use of force.
• Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training is conducted in a safe manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities.
• Secret Clearance is required.
• Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree is preferred.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Two (2) years as a level III instructor preferred.

Minimum Skills:

• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc. skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
• Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits 

• SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
• Telemedicine.
• Dental & Vision.
• EAP.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

 Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable and may be exposed to extreme weather fluctuations.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials
• Must be able to work on-site in Blackstone, VA.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• Periodic local travel and occasional travel to other areas within and outside the United States and overseas to potentially high threat posts may be required.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.