Armorer

CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
Armorer
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Artesia, New Mexico

Summary:

The objective of this requirement is to provide comprehensive firearms support to the Department of Homeland Security operators, mission planners, and other key staff as necessary within the FLETC. This support will include, but is not limited to, the inspection, maintenance, and repair of firearms to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards. Additionally, the role will be responsible for managing weapons inventory, issuing and receiving firearms, conducting detailed records management, and ensuring proper storage and security of all weapons and related equipment. The role will also involve assisting in firearms training by preparing weapons for instruction, troubleshooting malfunctions, and providing technical expertise on weapons systems and maintenance procedures.

Job Duties:

• Inspects, tests, maintains, stores, and prepares for use various firearms used in marksmanship training.
• Cleans, stores, and maintains weapons according to technical manuals and local regulations.
• Maintains and prepares for use computerized turning target system and mechanical target controlling equipment.
• Trouble-shoots, repairs, and replaces parts of motors, electronic equipment and communications equipment using hand tools and standard testing equipment.
• Utilizing hand and power tools, completely disassembles, cleans, identifies problems, makes appropriate field and bench repairs by installing new parts, reassembles and retests training, duty/training weapons and magazines according to applicable weapon manufacturers specifications and recommendations. Organizes, maintains and controls proper storage and computerized accurate inventory of weapons, ammunition, and unexploded ordinance and related material.
• Issues/collects and is accountable for all weapons and ammunition used. Maintains accurate inventory and stores in bunkers provided.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least two years of total experience in weapons maintenance and gun repair for semiautomatic handguns, rifles, shotguns, and specialized weapons systems.
• Experience in range operations (military or police).
• Graduate from a recognized agency, such as a Gunsmith/Armorer or Range master school for law enforcement, such as the National Rifle Association, military service school, federal service school, etc.
• Ability to complete government-provided training and perform Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area and Universal Hazardous Waste management responsibilities by the FLETC-OAO Hazardous Waste Management Plan provided in Section J-Attachment 14.
• *The rangemasters must have training and certification in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Military service is preferred.

Other Requirements:
US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes
Performance Location: Artesia, New Mexico
Relocation Assistance: No
Clearance Type: N/A
Travel Required: No

Working Environment:

The working environment for this effort will primarily be within a secure, structured, and high-paced federal training facility at the FLETC. The Armorer will operate in armories, weapons maintenance workshops, firing ranges, and classroom settings, ensuring firearms and related equipment are maintained to the highest standards.

This environment requires adherence to strict safety protocols, working with live firearms and ammunition, and handling classified or sensitive equipment. The role involves both independent work and collaboration with instructors, law enforcement personnel, and mission planners to ensure firearms readiness. The Armorer may also be required to work in climate-controlled storage areas, outdoor training ranges in varying weather conditions, and occasionally in high-noise environments due to live-fire exercises.

Additionally, the position demands a strong attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot under pressure, and compliance with federal regulations, security policies, and chain-of-custody procedures for weapons and ammunition. Travel may be required to support training events at different FLETC locations or DHS operational sites.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is a leading simulations company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial customers. Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.