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COMBAT ARMS INSTRUCTOR(S4) (TITLE32)

Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force · Jacksonville, Florida

💵 $55,882–$72,644 per year⏳ Closes Dec 7, 2026
Federal agencyGS-08
At a glance

A job with Air National Guard Units in Jacksonville, Florida. It pays $55,882–$72,644 per year at grade GS-08. Applications close on Dec 7, 2026 — 33 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
National Guard and reserves
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • As a COMBAT ARMS INSTRUCTOR(S4) (POLICE OFFICER), GS-0083-08, you will perform Combat Arms Training; present repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses and presents training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents; Instruction may take place in outdoor or indoor training facilities and will require multiple police/combat agility skill demonstrations; Instructor will make adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems, to include those of student motivation and communication, as well as, last minute agenda schedule or student changes, student problems, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies; use training aids and devices in addition to those listed in the POI in a manner that enhances training outcome; adjusts subject matter discussions to assure material is assimilated by all students; applies specialized subject matter knowledge in course instruction; and maintain accountability and ensure security for weapons/ammunition/explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions.
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About the role

This National Guard position is for a COMBAT ARMS INSTRUCTOR(S4) (TITLE32), Position Description Number D2156000 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

What you will do

  • As a COMBAT ARMS INSTRUCTOR(S4) (POLICE OFFICER), GS-0083-08, you will perform Combat Arms Training; present repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses and presents training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents; Instruction may take place in outdoor or indoor training facilities and will require multiple police/combat agility skill demonstrations; Instructor will make adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems, to include those of student motivation and communication, as well as, last minute agenda schedule or student changes, student problems, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies; use training aids and devices in addition to those listed in the POI in a manner that enhances training outcome; adjusts subject matter discussions to assure material is assimilated by all students; applies specialized subject matter knowledge in course instruction; and maintain accountability and ensure security for weapons/ammunition/explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

  • (must be 2 pages ONLY and must include 3 references) 1.
  • Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) 3.
  • Company/Organization Name(s) 5.
  • Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) 6.
  • Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for. **Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified** Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
  • SF-50: If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). **This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency** DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable) Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable) Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).

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