Special Skills Tactics Instructor (MSD)

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Summary 

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Special Skills Tactics Instructor on our Mobile Security Division (MSD) task order.  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. 

The Office of Mobile Security Division provides advanced security related training and specialized security support overseas and domestically to facilitate the Department of State; Diplomatic Security Bureau's larger responsibility of creating a secure environment for the conduct of U.S. diplomacy. To fulfill its responsibilities as an emergency security support element within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, MSD performs three primary counter-threat missions: Security Support Teams (SST) provide emergency security support: Tactical Support Teams (TST) provide tactical security support for personal protection security details; and Mobile Training Teams (MTT) provide security support training.  The incumbent has responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these subjects and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met.  They are also responsible for ensuring that a training program is in place to ensure that MSD can successfully execute any of its three missions by serving as a course instructor and as a subject matter expert in tactical skills used by specialized military and law enforcement units..  The incumbent may also serve as a subject matter expert for all Diplomatic Security (DS) specialized skills programs, force continuum procedures and for such anti-terrorism topics as domestic and overseas high threat dignitary protection, improvised explosive device (IED) recognition, room entry tactics (Close Quarters Battle-CQB), defensive tactics, advanced firearms tactical applications and physical fitness.  This position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA but could include other training locations within the extended Washington DC area and possible travel outside the area.

Essential Functions 

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in all environmental conditions;
• Maintains liaison with law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations;
• Researches and reviews information related to DS and keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops;
• Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses;
• Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials;
• Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training;
• Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives are met;
• Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations and feedback from other instructors;
• Identifies need for and drafts revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the effectiveness and quality of the training curriculum;
• Participates in curriculum review and the design of new training as a subject matter expert;
• Evaluates the impact of planned or projected changes in DS security programs and associated training requirements on the existing content, materials, and methods used for security training;
• Provides budget estimates for assigned courses;
• Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources;
• Assists instructors in other security-related subjects;
• Performs Training Safety Officer/role player controller support tasks and assigns other instructors and role players as needed to assist in training sessions;
• Provides oversight of practical exercises;
• Presents briefings to a wide range of audiences;
• Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators and other training entities;
• Ensures training is consistent with Department regulations and applicable law;
• Submits training records in a timely manner;
• Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs;

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• 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.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Evening and weekend hours required, as required by program needs.

Travel 

Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected such travel will exceed 25% of total work time.

Experience 

• Five (5) years of instructor experience required, plus five (5) years of relevant hard skills tactics experience;
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred;
• Experience working overseas in a security environment;
• Experience in an embassy environment preferred;
• Familiarity with the duties of Foreign Service and foreign affairs personnel preferred;

Education  

Must have a high school diploma; Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred;

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Advanced understanding of the tactics and procedures that are used in CQB, to include how to safely set up a shoot house to ensure the safety of all involved while still ensuring the training objectives are
• Expert knowledge of techniques, tactics and procedures in CQB, small unit tactics, tactical vehicle operations, and PRS in both a domestic and in high-threat environments using live ammunition and pyrotechnics.
• Expert knowledge of articulating small unit urban and rural operations, land navigation (GPS and map reading) and basic rotary-wing aircraft (helicopter) operations, basic security radio communications, and personal recovery techniques.
• Expert knowledge of non-lethal law enforcement defensive law and apprehension tactics, including but not limited to the following: use of force continuum, weapon retention, weapon takeaways, grappling defensive techniques, joint manipulations, knife defense, handcuffing and flex-cuffing procedures, subject escort control techniques, takedowns, pressure point control, arm and leg strikes, and intermediate weapons such as the expandable straight baton and OC
• Comprehensive knowledge of all weapons utilized by DS, which include but are not limited to pistols, shotguns, submachine guns, carbines, rifles, grenade launchers, light machineguns, medium machineguns, and heavy machineguns.
• Knowledge of current DS security programs, methods and procedures to provide support to overseas and domestic operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures for firearm ranges and training
• Ability to manage and implement a "complex" practical field training exercises, to include those using role players, while simultaneously performing the duty of field training safety officer.
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred;
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and possess organizational skills;
• Advanced knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to provide basic and advanced training in the application of protective and personal security and surveillance detection;
• Advanced knowledge of security programs, operations, and techniques, including terrorism and anti-terrorism operations;
• Advanced knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with current practices;
• Intermediate knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness;
• Intermediate  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;
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive official US Government vehicles.

Security Clearance 

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain an interim SECRET clearance, a TOP SECRET clearance may be required.

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.

HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company.

Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values:

• Native American Owned & Proud – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable – To always do what’s right.
• Team-Focused – For inclusive progress.
• Innovative – In creating solutions.
• Visionary – In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence – Through learning and performance.

AAP/EEO Statement 

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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