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Firearms and Tactics Instructor

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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DoE Q or L
USD 35.04 - 59.13 per hour
Unspecified
Livermore, CA (On-Site/Office)

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range

$35.04 - $59.13 Hourly (655.2)

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Firearms and Tactics Instructor. You will identify training requirements, conduct classroom and field security operations training using various specialized training methods and sources, and coordinate related administrative activities, and support protective force operations on an as-needed basis at both Site 200 and 300. This position is in the Training and Operational Services Division (TOSD) within the Security Organization.

You will
  • Instruct protective force personnel in the requirements for protecting LLNL assets and interests, schedule and conduct rigorous field training and deliver presentations; conduct formal, informal, on-the-job, or remedial training and provide remedial training recommendations.
  • Research and contribute to the development of innovative and creative training techniques, lesson plans and procedures.
  • Assess and validate knowledge learned, effectiveness of training, and recommend changes to training program development, delivery, or trending measures.
  • Research and assess relevant security operations training requirements and make appropriate recommendations to improve protective force readiness and operations.
  • Identify and conduct self-assessments, ensuring timely action to correct any deficiencies identified.
  • Determine training equipment needs, evaluate training environments and make cost effective recommendations that improve the overall effectiveness, safety and efficiency of the training program.
  • Coordinate, deliver, and assess training that meets specific protective force requirements, utilizing the Enterprise Mission Essential Task List.
  • Support the job analysis process by completing task analyses with TOSD instructional design specialists; serve as a subject-matter expert for task validation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
  • Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
  • Associate's degree in a security-related field with two years' experience as DOE Security Police Officer or the equivalent level of related education and experience in security, military, or law enforcement.
  • Ability to successfully complete the DOE Basic Readiness Standard, a comprehensive medical exam including a multi-state cardiovascular assessment and psychological evaluation and the National Training Center Tactical Response Force-1 (TRF-100), Basic Instructor Training (BIT), Firearms Instructor, Intermediate Force Instructor, Basic Tactical Entry Instructor, and Tactical Leadership Courses.
  • Broad knowledge of security operations, policies and procedures, and the application of individual and small team tactics.
  • Experience coordinating and leading training or related activities, providing instruction and direction to others, and able to work on different shifts to support the training requirements of the Security Police Officers. Experience contributing to, participating in, or conducting assessments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills with experience identifying and researching alternatives or solutions to obstacles.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, discretion, and maturity. Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills and ability to present information in both written and oral formats.
  • Ability to pass physical fitness and firearms qualifications in accordance with 10 CFR 1046.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, certifications including Certified Basic Security Police Officer Training (BSPOT), Tactical Response Force-I, Opposition Force, Basic Tactical Entry (BTE) Specialist, BTE Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Intermediate Force Instructor, BIT, Armorer, and Live Fire Shoot House Instructor and experience performing protective force related duties at a DOE site.
  • Experience as a trainer/supervisor in a protective force, security operations or related field.
  • Success in building and leading teams, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve goals.


Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
  • Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis ).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

How to identify fake job advertisements

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To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Since its origins, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has pushed the limits of science, technology, and research in an effort to better understand the world and protect the people in it—but we do so much more than that. To this day, we continue to innovate, collaborate, and explore, backed by the minds of thousands of talented researchers, operations staff, and creative professionals. We are a globally-recognized leader in bioengineering, high-performance computing, environmental research, nuclear science, and more. And none of this research would be possible without our employees across different fields, from skilled labor to engineering. No matter what you do here, you can help change the world. The Lab is located in the heart of the Livermore Valley in the East Bay area of California, close to major metropolitan areas like San Francisco, Oakland, and San José.

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