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Correctional Firearms Instructor - Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

State of Maine

Windham, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,422.40–$65,478.40 Per Month
SKILLS
Administrative Policies, Calendar Management, Conferences, Corrective Action, Firearms Experience, Inventory Management, Lesson Plans, Performance Analysis, Product Costing, Product Demonstration, Protective Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Testing, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Windham, Maine
POSTED
2 days ago
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Correctional Firearms Instructor - Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

Pay Grade 20: $48,422.40 - $65,478.40 (Rate includes $2.00/hr Correctional Career Stipend & $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)

Job Class Code: 5341

03600.1878

Open: July 23, 2026
Close: August 6, 2026
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CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

The Maine Department of Corrections has a current vacancy for a Corrections Firearms Instructor. This position will report to the Chief Firearms Instructor and will be headquartered at the Maine State Prison in Warren, Maine. The position does not have scheduled overtime, but overtime is anticipated. Statewide travel, as it pertains to training and equipment inventory, is required.

This position is open to current Department of Corrections employees & all external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is investigative and protective services work involving the implementation of firearm handling, marksmanship, qualifications, and associated training courses of instruction for correctional facilities, central office, and community corrections staff. Work entails conducting training; evaluating student proficiency; assisting in developing and modifying curriculum; performing armory related duties such inspecting, cleaning, and repairing firearms to ensure safe operating condition; and maintaining adequate armory and training inventory/supplies to support the agency mission. Responsibilities include providing functional supervision over assistant instructors and other individuals during training events. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.)
  • Delivers statewide firearms training in order to certify and re-certify staff iin the use and maintenance of firearms and to achieve agency firearms training goals.
  • Instructs employees individually and in groups using various methods and techniques such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in order to ensure different learning needs are addressed.
  • Reviews instructional content, methods, and individual evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses
    in order to recommend course revisions, needs, or lesson elimination.
  • Confers with other instructors and agency staff in order to plan and schedule lessons, and to ensure cost effective training events.
  • Attends professional meetings, conferences, and workshops; and networks with others in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by administrative policy.
  • Evaluates trainee performance in order to suggest improvements; issue certifications/re-certifications; and ensure individuals satisfy course standards and achieve training objectives.
  • Performs armory inspections on all equipment and recommends suitability for continued use in order to monitor and maintain sufficient firearms and related inventory.
  • Researches, identifies, and recommends purchases of equipment based on testing and evaluation of product performance, cost, and durability in order to maintain adequate inventory.
  • Reviews training curricula, operations, and range locations in order to verify compliance with applicable laws, rules, policy, procedures, and standard requirements.
  • Evaluates potential problems as well as emergency situations during training or on the range and takes corrective action in order to maintain order and security.

REQUIREMENTS: (In order to be successful in this field you will need to have knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:)
  • Knowledge of applicable Departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles.
  • Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices related to basic and advanced training in the application and use of firearms.
  • Knowledge of security programs, operations, techniques, use of force, less lethal munitions, and civil liability related to firearms and response tactics.
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards for firearm ranges and training facilities.
  • Knowledge of firearm operations, inspection, maintenance, and requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures.
  • Ability to evalua

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State of Maine