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 at Learning Site Little Creek, in Virginia Beach, VA. 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:
- Navy Instructor (9502) or equivalent
- Possess a minimum of three (3) years documented operational security boat experience serving in one or more of the following:
o Navy Harbor Security Maritime Detachment;
o USMC Small Craft Company;
o U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF) Detachment;
o U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC);
o USCG Shore-Based Boat Unit or Maritime Patrol Forces that employ these types of craft:
§ Fast Response Cutters (FRC)
§ Patrol Boats (WPB)
§ Coastal Patrol Boats (CPB)
o USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF):
§ Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)
§ Maritime Safety & Security Team (MSST)
§ Port Security Unit (PSU)
- Possess the proficiency and skill sets to safely plan and deliver group-paced instruction on security boat tactics, techniques, and procedures in both a classroom setting and during underway training evolutions utilizing Safety/Operational Risk Management, Classroom Teaching Fundamentals, Training Requirements and Training Plans, and Training Scenario Scripting
- Possess a minimum of three (3) years documented tactical and leadership experience in a Maritime Environment, proficient in the operation, maintenance (routine operational maintenance associated with pre-, post, and underway operational checks), employment of Navy Force Protection boats, and be proficient in the following areas:
o Coxswain Skills:
§ Launch and recovery of craft
§ Maneuvering in open water and confined spaces
§ Underway alongside operations (VBSS boarding) with other vessels up to and including large ocean going vessels
§ High speed maneuvering in tactical environment
§ Towing of downed craft in open water and restricted water environments
§ Operation of both water jet and propeller driven craft
o Proficiency in maritime navigation to include:
§ Solid understanding of maritime navigation to include aids to navigation, rules of the road, plotting geographic coordinates on nautical charts, and nautical chart reading
§ Navigate by dead reckoning, using coastal piloting, and using onboard navigational equipment
§ Navigate craft at night
o Have an in-depth understanding of tactical small boat operations to include:
§ Organizing a boat team
§ Prepare craft for operations
§ Maneuver multiple craft in various formations
§ Conduct patrols (day / night)
§ Support MIO Operations
§ Live fire operations from Navy small craft during day and night
§ Escort Operations
§ Perform risk assessments utilizing the ORM process
o Craft Systems and Sub-Systems:
§ Operation and Maintenance of Craft installed Electronic Navigation systems
§ Operation and Maintenance of hand held, and installed boat, communication equipment and operating systems (water jet and propeller)
- Have experience with logistical movement of small craft and associated gear
§ Prepare craft/gear for over the road transits via prime mover & boat trailer
§ Prepare a craft/gear for hoisting operations
- Possess tactical operations planning experience using a military decision-making process; organizational and individual planning; patrol coordination; development and issuance of a concept of operations, warning, and patrol; and mission debriefing
- Possess or be able to qualify as a Second Class Swimmer in accordance with NETC P1552/16 (Navy Swimming and Water Survival Instructors Manual)
- 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 di
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