Expeditionary Security Instructor (Ground)

Description

This position is contingent upon successful contract award. 

Instructors will deliver tactical training to Active and Reserve component naval and expeditionary personnel.  Instructors will assist with training evolutions, curriculum development, and assessment. This role is focused on providing high-risk instructional support in small arms, crew-served weapons, and maritime security tactics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in naval coastal warfare or special operations and a proven track record of maintaining the highest safety standards in dynamic live-fire environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Lead classroom and practical field training for small arms (M9/M18, M4/M16, M500) and crew-served weapons. Deliver classroom and field instruction in accordance with approve curricula and instructions. 
• Range Management: Serve as a Range Safety Officer (RSO), overseeing static and dynamic live-fire ranges to ensure 100% compliance with safety protocols. Prepare training areas including weapons loading, target placement, and equipment set up. 
• Certification Maintenance: Complete and maintain Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) and the Instructor      Certification and Qualification Program (ICQP).
• Administrative : Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to manage course rosters, student      performance records, and training materials. Maintain training binders and course material. Complete and maintain required Personnel Qualification      Standards (PQS) for each watch station. 
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce all Navy policies governing high-risk training environments and maintain current      CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Maintenance of Proficiency: Pass all recurring knowledge and performance tests related to assigned courses and maintain      personal weapons qualifications.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

  Military & Operational Experience

• Service History: Must have an Honorable Discharge from active-duty military service with a favorable      reenlistment code (documented via DD-214).
• Tactical Background: Prior experience in one or more of the following:
  • USN Naval Coastal Warfare
  • Maritime Expeditionary Security
  • Riverine / Coastal Riverine
  • Special Operations (SOF)
• Instructional Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of documented instructional experience.

Certifications & Training

• Navy Instructor: Graduate of a certified Navy Instructor Training Course (e.g., NEC 9502, 9501, or 9518) or a JIT/NITC-equivalent civilian course certified by the Center for Professional Development.
• Range Safety: Qualified Range Safety Officer (RSO) or possess a civilian industry-standard equivalent for small arms and Crew-Served Weapons (CSW).
• Readiness: Must complete command/course indoctrination, high-risk screenings, and maintain current CPR/AED/First  Aid certifications.

Weapons Proficiency

• Current Qualifications: Must have recent (within the last 3 years) qualifications for:
  • M9/M18 Pistol
  • M4/M16 Rifle (or variants)
  • M500 Shotgun
• Advanced Systems: Must be capable of qualifying on (and instructing) the following:
  • M240 Machine Gun
  • M2HB .50 cal Machine Gun
  • M203 Grenade Launcher
  • Other weapons systems as assigned.

Additional Skills & Competencies

•   Communication: Exceptional English writing and public speaking skills; able to convey complex tactical concepts clearly.
• Maintenance of Proficiency: Pass all recurring knowledge and performance tests related to assigned courses and maintain personal weapons qualifications.
• Physical Readiness: Must be able to perform in high-stress, high-risk environments and pass required high-risk medical      screenings.
• Travel required
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Note: All candidates must complete command and course indoctrination prior to the performance start date. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining weapons qualifications and adherence to all safety protocols.