Firearms Instructor with Security Clearance

About VATC VATC is recognized as a ''Go-To'' player for supporting digital-age mission readiness solutions and developing specialized mission systems across the entire U.S. Special Operations Community. We have a unique combination of joint training experience, innovative engineering talent, and intelligence expertise to pioneer the development of the most advanced training environments available anywhere in the world. VATC''s proven performance, leading subject-matter expertise, and innovative technological solutions improve mission readiness and enhance performance to the modern military''s growing challenges. Job Title: Firearms Instructor Primary Location: Cheltenham, Maryland Must be a U.S citizen Security Clearance: None Job Summary: Provide general entry-level and in-service training instructions to all sworn and civilian employees, supervisors, mid-level managers and command staff, and for assisting organizational elements with advanced and roll call training programs. The Training Services Bureau prepares recruit police officers to leave the training academy in a well-developed capacity to provide a wide range of law enforcement assistance and services and to adequately prepare recruit police officers and other sworn officers and staff to meet real world situations unique to the U.S. Capitol complex and to effectively accomplish the Department''s mission. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide full-time professional law enforcement instructor services in the form of beginner and advanced courses in law enforcement tactics, officer safety, and USCP policies and procedures. * Prepare and deliver the course materials including content, sequence, timing, presentation, and instructional methodology. * Rate and score students/ officers/ and officials (who participate in training programs) and make initial determination on whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet departmental standards. * Continuously analyze training policies and other training related processes, making recommendation to management on necessary revisions based off validated research, industry standards and /or Departmental policy changes. * Research and analyze relevant case law for inclusion in course presentation and evaluate and revise course content as necessary. * Determine and outline coverage, specific goals, techniques, instructional aids, and timing for each phase of each lesson. * Write and prepare lesson plans, course materials, evaluations, and management recommendations in an accurate, concise manner without need for grammatical or content editing. * Deviate from course lesson plans as necessary and approved to adjust to changes in law enforcement procedures, equipment, and techniques. * Evaluate and advise on students'' progress by observing performance of students and by developing and administering tests on materials studied. * Stay abreast of literature and other materials in assigned training areas, evaluate the potential of new materials and instructional aides and participates in training workshops, seminars, and courses. * May be required to perform such administrative support training duties as class scheduling and coordination, record keeping and property management. * Must be able to work rotating hours and shifts to include days, evenings, weekends, and additional duty, when required. Experience/Education: * Must have successfully completed a Federal Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP), or equivalent. * Must have demonstrated at least 3 years expertise serving as an instructor for a weapons training program and effectively conveying ideas verbally in an adult learning environment. * Additionally, must have experience in developing and executing lesson plans and practical exercises using traditional and innovative teaching methods with adult learners in a law enforcement setting. * Preference is given to applicants with Law Enforcement Officer Firearms instructor experience as well as those possessing a Glock Armorer Certification. * Firearms instructors must be able to pass an initial firearms proficiency or qualification course of fire with an 85% score which equates to 255 points out of a possible of 300 points. * Must effectively be able to convey ideas verbally in an adult learning environment and have experience in developing and executing lesson plans and practical exercises using traditional and innovative teaching methods with adult learners in a law enforcement setting. In addition to competitive pay, Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting, LLC offers its employees a very competitive benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer. VATC, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2025-09-06