Blackstone, Virginia30+ days ago
Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred; Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and possess organizational skills; Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic training in the application of protective and personal security and surveillance detection; Knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations; Knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with current practices; Familiarity with the duties of Foreign Service and foreign affairs personnel preferred; Basic knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness; Basic knowledge of the development and revision of training curriculum; 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; Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences; Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, and irregular hours; Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold; Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials; Ability to work effectively in an environment that consists of numerous personnel and use of pyrotechnics; Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive official US Government vehicles. The Special Skills Tactics Instructor will serve as an instructor and subject matter expert in areas that may include defensive/non-lethal force tactics, room entry tactics, small unit tactics, physical fitness/wellness, emergency medical care, suspect apprehension and control techniques, risk management, mission planning, personal security detail operations, communications, security awareness and threat prevention, surveillance and surveillance detection, react to direct and indirect fire.