Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to support Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) as a Waterborne Security Boat Instructor Course Supervisor at Learning Site Little Creek, in Virginia Beach, VA. The Instructor Supervisor is to function as the first-line supervisor of contractor instructors. They will be responsible for the direct supervision and evaluation of instructors and effective delivery of the curriculum for that course. This is also a High-Risk instructor position that shall perform classroom and operational instruction. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Waterborne Security Boat Instructor Supervisor must have the following qualifications:

• Navy Instructor (9502) or equivalent
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years documented operational security boat experience serving in one or more of the following:

o Navy Harbor Security Maritime Detachment;

o USMC Small Craft Company;

o U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF) Detachment;

o U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC);

o USCG Shore-Based Boat Unit or Maritime Patrol Forces that employ these types of craft:

§ Fast Response Cutters (FRC)

§ Patrol Boats (WPB)

§ Coastal Patrol Boats (CPB)

o USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF):

§ Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)

§ Maritime Safety & Security Team (MSST)

§ Port Security Unit (PSU)

• Possess the proficiency and skill sets to safely plan and deliver group-paced instruction on security boat tactics, techniques, and procedures in both a classroom setting and during underway training evolutions utilizing Safety/Operational Risk Management, Classroom Teaching Fundamentals, Training Requirements and Training Plans, and Training Scenario Scripting
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years documented tactical and leadership experience in a Maritime Environment, proficient in the operation, maintenance (routine operational maintenance associated with pre-, post, and underway operational checks), employment of Navy Force Protection boats, and be proficient in the following areas:

o Coxswain Skills:

§ Launch and recovery of craft

§ Maneuvering in open water and confined spaces

§ Underway alongside operations (VBSS boarding) with other vessels up to and including large ocean going vessels

§ High speed maneuvering in tactical environment

§ Towing of downed craft in open water and restricted water environments

§ Operation of both water jet and propeller driven craft

o Proficiency in maritime navigation to include:

§ Solid understanding of maritime navigation to include aids to navigation, rules of the road, plotting geographic coordinates on nautical charts, and nautical chart reading

§ Navigate by dead reckoning, using coastal piloting, and using onboard navigational equipment

§ Navigate craft at night

o Have an in-depth understanding of tactical small boat operations to include:

§ Organizing a boat team

§ Prepare craft for operations

§ Maneuver multiple craft in various formations

§ Conduct patrols (day / night)

§ Support MIO Operations

§ Live fire operations from Navy small craft during day and night

§ Escort Operations

§ Perform risk assessments utilizing the ORM process

o Craft Systems and Sub-Systems:

§ Operation and Maintenance of Craft installed Electronic Navigation systems

§ Operation and Maintenance of hand held, and installed boat, communication equipment and operating systems (water jet and propeller)

• Have experience with logistical movement of small craft and associated gear

§ Prepare craft/gear for over the road transits via prime mover & boat trailer

§ Prepare a craft/gear for hoisting operations

• Possess tactical operations planning experience using a military decision-making process; organizational and individual planning; patrol coordination; development and issuance of a concept of operations, warning, and patrol; and mission debriefing
• Possess or be able to qualify as a Second Class Swimmer in accordance with NETC P1552/16 (Navy Swimming and Water Survival Instructors Manual)
• Must have normal color vision (FALANT color vision test and no night blindness)

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a minimum of three (3) years documented tactical and leadership experience in a Maritime Environment, as described in the requirements?
• Do you have experience with logistical movement of small craft and associated gear, as described in the requirements?
• Are you qualified, or able to qualify, as a Second Class Swimmer?
• Do you have normal color vision (FALANT color vision test and no night blindness)?
• Do you have a Navy Instructor (9502) certification, or equivalent?
• Do you possess a minimum of three (3) years documented operational security boat experience, as described in the requirements?

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person