Training Instructor (Firearms)

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,300 members: approximately 3,700 sworn members and over 600 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Professional Development Bureau (PDB), Metropolitan Police Academy (MPA). This position trains sworn Metropolitan Police Department personnel, and other personnel as required, in the basic and advanced operation, use, care, maintenance, and control of a variety of law enforcement firearms including semi-automatic weapons, automatic weapons and shotguns.

This incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Researches, develops, revises, and provides firearms instruction for a variety of courses and settings involving pistols and revolvers, shotguns and other shoulder weapons.
• Develops lesson plans, training aids, training outlines, tests and course evaluation criteria.
• Observes, analyzes, and corrects the firing practices and positions of training participants.
• Provides remedial training for training participants who are unable to acquire the basic skills.
• Provides written and oral recommendations to training participants regarding their firing performance and their ability to handle weapons in a safe manner.
• Researches, reviews and analyzes job-related professional literature and consults with experts in firearms instruction outside the Police Department in order to collect pertinent information which can be applied to firearms courses of instruction.
• Orders weapons, ammunition, target materials and related firearms equipment, supplies and repairs.
• Unloads, carries, and places ammunition, weapons, cardboard "backers" for targets, obstacles, target frames, tires and other firearms-related equipment and supplies.
• Inspects, test fires, repairs and cleans firearms.
• Conducts tests on new product weapons, ammunition and holsters and prepares the evaluation reports.
• Maintains the indoor and outdoor firing range targets, target tracks and target turning systems, electric motors and other firearms-related equipment and structures.
• Arranges for skilled workers to repair the firearms training equipment as required.
• Coordinates work assignments with other firearms instructors, with other staff of the Institute for Police Science and with members of agencies outside the Department when appropriate.
• Schedules all entry-level and in-service firearms instruction.
• Maintains training records for all firearms training participants and a current inventory of available ammunition, weapons, tools, equipment, supplies, and parts.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports and other types of correspondence in order to document work assignments.
• May supervise training development or training administration teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of adult learning theories, principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic and advanced firearms training technologies, methods and instructional aids in the areas of target acquisition and firing, emergency malfunction procedures, safety procedures, and weapons maintenance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, maintenance, servicing, repair, and proper and safe use of firearms used in law enforcement including pistols and revolvers, shotguns, and other shoulder weapons.
• Working knowledge of indoor and outdoor firearms firing range equipment and training procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate and coherent written reports.
• Ability to present oral instructions, lectures and training to individuals and to small! and large groups.
• Ability to motivate training participants to acquire the content of the training program.
• Ability to develop, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate training programs and procedures.
• Ability to be creative and resourceful in carrying out work assignments.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of tests and other types of training-related data.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and superiors at all levels of the Department and with employees of outside agencies.
• Ability to work under adverse and dangerous conditions.
• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer and the software used in firearms training.
• Skilled in the operation of the weapons used in law enforcement including pistols and revolvers, shotguns and other shoulder weapons.
• Skilled in the presentation of firearms training within a law enforcement environment.
• Skilled in the operation of indoor and outdoor firearms (range) training equipment.

Licensures, Certifications and other requirements

Firearms Instructor Certification, NRA Instructor Certification or comparable is required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CS-09 grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from public or private sector. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: applying adult learning theories, principles, and practices; using firearms training technologies, methods and instructional aids in the areas of target acquisition and firing, emergency malfunction procedures, safety procedures, and weapons maintenance; understanding operation, maintenance, servicing, repair, and proper and safe use of firearms used in law enforcement; preparing accurate and coherent written reports; presenting oral instructions, lectures and training; operating a personal computer and the software used in firearms training; and operating of indoor and outdoor firearms (range) training equipment.

Work Environment

The work is performed in a typical office setting, in training rooms, and in the outdoor and indoor firearms training ranges.

Other Significant Factors

Promotion potential: No known promotion potential

This position may be considered an Essential or Emergency position. The position is part of a 24/7 operation and is subject to non-traditional work hours including rotating shifts, shift work and working weekends and holidays.

This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening and criminal background check (pre-employment and periodic), individuals may be subject to the following checks and tests: Traffic record check (as applicable);

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable);
• Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test;
• Return to duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test; and
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

A background investigation including a criminal history, traffic and credit checks is required for positions within the Metropolitan Police Department.

The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit.

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.

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