Tactical Medical and Skills Instructor (Overseas)

About the role

The Overseas Protective Operations-Training (OPO-T) Tactical Medical and Skills Instructor teaches courses and subjects related to Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) at an OCONUS location. The person acts as a subject matter expert in cleared areas of expertise and provides training support in several capacities. The role calls for strong instructional skills, practical experience in tactical medicine and guard training in high-risk areas, and the ability to work in dynamic environments.

Key responsibilities

• Teach tactical medicine, including stress briefing, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), first aid, pre-hospital trauma assessments and TACEVAC
• Instruct guard force personnel on orientation, orders, guard duties, emergency response, observation techniques, first aid, personnel recovery, vehicle searches and physical security
• Take part in mass casualty assessment and planning, and perform medical QA/QC
• Act as a medical escort and liaison with local health care facilities, and as a medical equipment consultant and custodian
• Develop medical curricula and support staff development for emergency medical response
• Plan, coordinate and run lectures, range and practical exercises, weapons qualifications and training, and ensure equipment, weapons and ammunition are available
• Support delivery of ERT/QRF, Tactical Skills and Protective Operations instruction

Required profile

• U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. passport and driver's license, and documented experience for government approval
• Able to obtain and maintain a personnel security clearance
• Level 3 English, cross-cultural sensitivity and a passion for teaching
• Completed a medical first responder course (e.g., Red Cross First Aid, TCCC, Combat Lifesaver) within the last three years, or able to complete one before employment
• At least 3 years of full-time experience in tactical medicine or medical first response, and 6 years of operational experience in guard training instruction; up to 3 years of instructor experience may count toward the latter
• At least 1 year of firearms instruction experience, plus completion of the Basic Field Firearms Officers Course and Instructor Development Course
• No impediment to traveling to and within countries considered dangerous or unhealthy

Preferred qualifications

• Microsoft Suite proficiency
• Training experience in armed protective operations, tactical skills, driving instruction or designated defensive marksmanship