Instructor Range Safety Officer

POSITION SUMMARY              

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security (N2MIS), located in beautiful northern New Mexico, provides a professional, highly trained protective force that safely secures special nuclear material, people and other critical assets for Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is a subsidiary of Constellis.  For additional information regarding this position please contact Barbara Bechechi at bbachechi@lanl.gov or 505-665-8744. Position closes on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm EST. 

The Instructor/Range Safety Officer is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, executing and evaluating training, including live-fire activities, in accordance with the Annual Training Plan. The instructor interacts with internal and external customers in a professional manner to best meet both their training objectives and the Northern New Mexico Integrated Security (N2MIS) mission. The instructor is responsible for compliance with safety plans, procedures & requirements, and enforcing the use of personal protective equipment during training.   Ensures work is executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM) principles.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, design, develop, execute, and evaluate training classes and courses. Provide classroom instruction using lesson plans, visual aids, demonstrations, and practical applications in accordance with the approved training program and/or verbal guidance.
• Strictly accountable for the appropriate use and operation of live fire and simulator facilities, as well as the accountability of weapons, munitions, and equipment in accordance with all Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and N2MIS policies, procedures and requirements.
• Prepare, review, and revise lesson plans to include training aids, student handouts, and evaluation material based on Task Analysis, DOE, NNSA and LANL directives, standards, criteria, and associated multi-media reference material. Review N2MIS orders and procedures with respect to post and patrol procedures and revise lesson plans accordingly.
• Perform firearms instructor duties to include Range Officer and Range Safety Officer. Prepare, conduct, and evaluate performance-oriented training executed on the range. Conduct, supervise, and document required semi-annual weapons qualifications for the protective force. Conduct remedial and refresher training as required.
• Evaluate performance using established knowledge and performance-based evaluations including Limited Scope Performance Tests (LSPT). Document completed training and results in accordance with established procedures.  Conduct performance counseling.
• Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by DOE, NNSA, LANL and N2MIS directives for current position assigned, to include Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Advanced Firearms Instructor, and Tactical Response Force Instructor.
• Meet 10 CFR 1046 SPO III requirements, to include: Mental alertness and reliable judgement, acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to allow accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals, and motor power, range of motion, neuro-muscular coordination and dexterity.
• Perform controller, observer, and evaluator duties as well as other support to exercises.
• Support Force-on-Force (FoF) activities as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Work is performed onsite. Position is not remote.
• BS or BA degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent combination of academic, military and/or law enforcement training or a minimum or five (5) years of Protective Force experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective communication skills and knowledge of security practices.
• Must be current in Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration and N2MIS medical, physical fitness and weapons qualifications.
• Must be capable of meeting the job-related physical requirements and provide the direction and support necessary in emergency situations.
• Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance. Obtaining this clea