Firearms Instructor/Simulator Op.Tech. - Iraq - Military Veterans

Position Overview:

The Firearms Instructor/Simulator Operator-Technician will supervise weapon requalification training in overseas locations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate weapons requalification training.
• Ensure that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for training.
• Conduct requalification firing.
• Operate and conduct training on the firearms simulator training system.
• Responsible for all installation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the firearms simulator training system.
• Coordinate with DS/OPO/WPS and the system manufacturer for higher-level repair or warranty service for the firearms simulator training system to include the return of malfunctioning system and components.

Required Qualifications:

All candidates must:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
• Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract.
• Meet all standards as required by the contract.
• Have a clean driving record with a valid driver's license.
• Obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance (current, active clearance preferred).
• Preferred experience as a WPSIII/WPSII Firearms Instructor/Simulator Operator Technician (FISOT)
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in static guard or emergency response services
• Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed guard services that require skills similar to those identified in the guard training course.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a FTE firearms instructor; this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a FTE firearms simulation trainer.
• Must possess valid certifications for technician-level training from the manufacturer or other source of instruction approved by DS/OPO/WPS on the firearms simulation training system identified in the TO.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course.

Work Environment and Location:

The position is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Furnished housing will be provided. Travel to and from the Work Location will be provided.

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Teleworking: No

Travel: Yes

Benefits: Yes

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