Firearms Instructor

Upper Marlboro, MD, United States of America

Tharos Training Center is the leading provider of Protective Security Officer (PSO) training in the National Capital Region. Operating from a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot facility, it trains over 5,000 security professionals and government personnel annually. The center offers comprehensive instruction, including firearms qualification, first aid, CPR, active shooter response, and specialized certifications such as Virginia DCJS and FPS PSO training.

Tharos stands out as the only private training center in the region dedicated solely to law enforcement and government contracting, ensuring a mission-focused, high-quality training environment. The facility features automated indoor firing ranges, flexible training areas, classrooms, and an advanced active shooter simulator. It provides both initial certification and refresher training to maintain PSO readiness.

Using next-generation simulation technology, including the TI Training Simulator, Tharos delivers immersive, scenario-based training with realistic CO2-powered weapons, enhancing PSO decision-making, compliance, and firearms preparedness. The tri-annual Active Shooter Training reinforces readiness and risk mitigation for federal security contracts.

Job Skills / Requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION

Firearms Instructor - Temporary Full-Time; Potential permanent full or part-time position

Pay Rate - $32 - $38

The Firearms Instructor will provide required new hire and periodic refresher curriculum to Protective Service Officers, Security Police Officers, Armed Security Officers and other contract individuals (collectively, “PSO’s”) who provide “guard” services to DPC clients in accordance with the Statement of Work for each contract with each client. The curriculum will vary among clients and contracts. This position will ensure that all Officers have attained proficiency, are thoroughly trained and received appropriate certification in the requisite coursework for their respective contracts in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions but not limited to the following functions:

• 1. Deliver training curriculum in the format prescribed by each respective client containing all of the content required by the client to ensure that each Officer understands and performs the dutiesfor which they have been hired after completion of the training.
• 2. Firearms handling familiarization
• 3. Firearms use and proficiency qualifications
• 4. First Aid
• 5. CPR / AED
• 7. Baton
• 8. Taser
• 9. 40-hour to 64-hour basic security training
• 10. Federal Arrest Authority (NASA)
• 11. National Weapons Detection Training Program
• 12. Active Shooter / Threat Training
• 13. DCJS Training
• 15. Periodic Refresher Training

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.

• 1.To stand for several hours in deliver of lectures in a classroom, firearms instructions at a range,teaching defensive and arrest techniques in a simulated environment, and working outdoors to teach vehicle inspections or conduct physical ability tests in varying weather conditions.
• 2. Will be required to travel to locations in and outside of the NCR to conduct training courses. Will have physical contact with trainees in respect to handcuffing, baton use, defensivetechniques, Taser use, OC Spray use, and other security applications.
• 3. Will transport ammunition and firearms to ranges.
• 4. May have to lift up to fifty (50) pounds andcarry over some distance. Carts and dollies will be provided.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a temporary Full-Time position with the possibility of becoming a permanent full or part-time position providing support to clients in other time zone. The position does provide for flexibility inscheduling other hours as workloads demand.

The position may require availability on nights, weekends and holidays for projects.

Travel

Occasional travel to contract sites in the NCR is expected. On special occasions, travel out of the NCR region may be required for up to 1 – 14 days for contract support. Travel will be less than 30%.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1. Three to Five Years of instructor experience
• 2. Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language in a professional, clear andconcise manner.
• 3. Moderate Excel programming skills complemented by proofing and validating skills.
• 4. Moderate Word document creation, editing and publishing skills.
• 5. Moderate PowerPoint presentation creation and editing skills.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma

Additional Information / Benefits

AAP/EEO Statement Tharos Training Center is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Training Operations Manager