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TRAINING SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps

Bridgeport, CAFull-time$62–80K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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Compensation
$62–80K/yr
Location
Bridgeport, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor CertificationSmall Arms Marksmanship Instructor CertificationEVOC Instructor CertificationRadar And Lidar Speed Measuring Instructor CertificationCPR Instructor CertificationGas Mask Fit Test Certification

Job overview

The U.S. Marine Corps is notifying interested applicants of anticipated Training Specialist vacancies; this flyer does not accept applications, and vacancies may or may not be filled. The specialist delivers law enforcement and security instruction, develops training objectives and materials, coordinates courses, and provides practical training in equipment, emergency response, and weapons proficiency. Applicants must follow the flyer’s How to Apply directions to be considered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Training DevelopmentTraining EvaluationTraining Materials MaintenanceLaw Enforcement InstructionLaw Enforcement Equipment Usage

Qualifications

1 Year Specialized ExperienceMaster's in Education or Related2 Years Graduate Education in Education or RelatedLLB or JD Related to PositionNon-Lethal Weapons Instructor CertificationSmall Arms Marksmanship Instructor CertificationEVOC Instructor CertificationRadar and Lidar Speed Measuring Instructor CertificationCPR Instructor CertificationGas Mask Fit Test Certification

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will conduct lectures, discussions, guided conferences and demonstration methods to present law enforcement, investigative techniques, procedures and practical application sessions.
  • You will assist with organizing, scheduling and coordinating training courses that maximize individual competencies or maintain performance levels.
  • You will develop Performance Objectives and Standards to aide in identifying training needs and requirements of each student; ensure the knowledge and skills are developed in current concepts and techniques in Law Enforcement and Security.
  • You will provide classroom studies and instructions on use of law enforcement equipment and application of techniques.
  • You will coordinate, develop and maintain effective relationship with the training community of various Federal, state and local law enforcement, intelligence and security agencies.
  • Provide instruction in First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Vehicle Operation, Active Shooter and other law enforcement requirements; instruct in Firearms safety and conduct the Weapons Qualification; test for weapons proficiency.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing, evaluating and maintaining training materials for programs of instruction and providing training and classroom instruction of law enforcement equipment usage and application techniques, and law enforcement requirements Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/training-instruction-series-1712/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion a master's or equivalent graduate degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Completion of two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree in Education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR Possess a combination of specialized experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal 100 percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Other Information

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Must successfully receive certifications in the following within 2 years from date of employment: Non-lethal Weapons Instructor, including Taser, baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, Small Arms Markmanship Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor, Speed Measuring lnstructor for Radar and Lidar, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor, Gas Mask Fit Test Certification This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How this job compares

Set against the 614 open Training Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$62–80K/yr
  • California median$81–108K/yr26 salary ranges
  • US median$74–115K/yr320 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $71K, is 27% below the California median midpoint ($97K) — in the lowest quarter of Training Specialist salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Training Specialist jobs in California and 614 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Training Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 457 postings).
Education
152 of the 614 open Training Specialist jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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