Waterborne Security Boat Instructor
PrevailanceAbout the role
Description
Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to support Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) as a Waterborne Security Boat Instructor. This is a High-Risk instructor position that shall perform classroom and operational instruction. Travel may be required.
Requirements
Waterborne Security Boat Instructors must have the following qualifications:
- Instructor Certification
- Navy Instructor (9502) or equivalent qualification.
- Operational Security Boat Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of documented experience in operational security boat roles, serving in any of the following:
- Navy Harbor Security Maritime Detachment
- USMC Small Craft Company
- U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF) Detachment
- U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC)
- USCG Shore-Based Boat Unit or Maritime Patrol Forces, with experience on vessels such as:
- Fast Response Cutters (FRC)
- Patrol Boats (WPB)
- Coastal Patrol Boats (CPB)
- USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF), including:
- Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)
- Maritime Safety & Security Team (MSST)
- Port Security Unit (PSU)
- Minimum of 3 years of documented experience in operational security boat roles, serving in any of the following:
- Instructional Skills
- Ability to plan and deliver group-paced instruction on security boat tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Proficient in safety and operational risk management, classroom teaching fundamentals, training requirements and planning, and scenario scripting.
- Tactical and Leadership Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of documented tactical and leadership experience in a maritime environment.
- Proficient in operation and routine maintenance of Navy Force Protection boats, including the following:
- Coxswain Skills:
- Launch and recovery
- Open water and confined space maneuvering
- High-speed tactical maneuvering
- Towing in open and restricted waters
- Maritime Navigation Proficiency:
- Strong understanding of navigation aids, rules of the road, plotting coordinates, and chart reading.
- Skilled in dead reckoning, coastal piloting, and night navigation.
- Coxswain Skills:
- Small Boat Operations Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of tactical small boat operations, including:
- Boat team organization
- Day/night patrols
- Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO)
- Escort and live fire operations
- Risk assessment and ORM process application
- In-depth knowledge of tactical small boat operations, including:
- Craft System Operation and Maintenance
- Proficient in operating and maintaining craft navigation systems and communication equipment (water jet and propeller systems).
- Logistical Experience
- Skilled in logistical movement of small craft and gear, including preparing for road transits and hoisting operations.
- Tactical Operations Planning
- Experience in military decision-making, patrol coordination, concept of operations development, and mission debriefing.
- Swimming Qualification
- Able to qualify as a Second Class Swimmer per NETC P1552/16 standards.
- Vision Requirements
- Must have normal color vision (FALANT color vision test) and no night blindness.
- Clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.
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