Police Training Specialist and Firearms Instructor

About the role

The Police Training Specialist and Firearms Instructor will plan, coordinate, develop, deliver, administer, document, and evaluate comprehensive training programs for sworn and civilian personnel of the Airports Authority Police Department at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and evaluate department‑wide training programs, including firearms, use‑of‑force, defensive tactics, active violence response, and de‑escalation.
• Develop lesson plans, instructor guides, scenario‑based exercises, examinations, and online learning modules.
• Serve as firearms instructor and safety officer, conduct qualifications, re‑qualifications, remedial training, and manage range operations.
• Maintain accurate training records, certification files, and learning management system data while ensuring compliance with Virginia DCJS and accreditation standards.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of firearms training experience and thorough knowledge of contemporary law‑enforcement tactics and adult learning principles.
• Ability to assess trainee performance, identify deficiencies, and develop remedial measures.
• Strong analytical skills to translate operational trends and legal updates into effective training programs.

Required skills

• Firearms instruction and range operations
• Defensive tactics and force‑on‑force scenario training
• Curriculum development and instructional design
• Adult learning principles
• Learning management systems and electronic training databases