ECS Weapons-based Instructor II High Risk Phase Lead

 Rigid Tactical is seeking a highly skilled and Qualified ECS Weapons-based Instructor II High Risk Phase Lead to manage critical small arms training for expeditionary forces. We are looking for experienced tactical leaders who can oversee high-risk, live-fire range operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and technical proficiency. The successful candidate will lead a team of elite instructors in the delivery of modern combat shooting techniques for both the M18 and M4 weapon systems. Employment is contingent upon contract award.

• Clearance: Secret


• Location: Gulfport, MS.


• Hourly Salary: $36.98/hour (H&W $5.09) = $42.07 Hourly // $87,505.60 yearly

Required Qualifications

• Must meet all qualifications required of an ECS Weapons-based Instructor II — High Risk.


• Minimum 2 years experience delivering weapons-based courses of instruction that include live-fire training.


• Must possess and be capable of demonstrating modern dynamic combat shooting skills.


• Completed an approved Small Arms Instructor Course per OPNAVINST 3591.1.


• Must achieve and maintain Sharpshooter qualification on M18 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine semi-annually (every 180 days).


• Range Safety Officer (RSO) designation; must complete PQS per NAVEDTRA 43466 and pass the RSO Certification Board.


• Line Coach (Small Arms) qualification per NAVEDTRA 43466 (within 90 days of reporting).


• Minimum 2 years documented tactical military operational experience in all ECS topic areas.


• Minimum 2 years of formal instructor experience with completion of NITC (A-012-0077) or equivalent.


• U.S. Citizenship required (per DoD Manual 5200.02).


• Valid driver's license; CDL certification or ability to obtain (for bus operations).


• Ability to pass medical and psychological screening per OPNAVINST 1500.75 and NETCINST 1500.13.


• Must pass AA&E Screening (OPNAV 5530/1) within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.


• Drug-free; must pass pre-employment urinalysis at a DHHS-certified lab.


• Current Basic First Aid and CPR certification (classroom-based).


• Enrolled in a hearing conservation program (29 CFR 1910.95) and in full compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Perform all duties of an Instructor II while managing instructor assignments and scheduling for Phase I (M18 Pistol) or Phase II (M4 Carbine).


•  Oversee the delivery of 51.25 total hours of Small Arms instruction, including 34.75 lab hours of live-fire training.


•  Supervise range operations in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1G and CENSECFORINST 5100.1.


• Ensure all weapons-based instructors maintain Sharpshooter qualification every 180 days.


• Maintain a minimum of 15 Range Safety Officers (5 Pistol, 5 Rifle, 5 Simunitions) across the contract.


• Ensure all phase instructors complete Line Coach PQS within 90 days.


• Monitor CUIT certification progress for instructors assigned to the phase.


• Ensure compliance with AA&E Screening (OPNAV 5530/1) for all phase personnel.


• Armed escort duties for weapons transport to/from firing ranges.


• Coordinate and distribute 8 CDL-certified bus drivers for assigned phase operations.


• Contribute to Monthly Status Report (MSR) Sections 3 and 4 for all assigned instructors.


•  Ensure all personnel strictly follow Emergency Action Plans and Training Time Out (TTO) procedures during high-risk evolutions.