TRFTA is seeking individuals to JOIN OUR TEAM!

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) - Private Security Training (PST) Instructor

TRFTA is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a GROWING training organization to instruct the OPOTA Private Security Firearms - 20hour / Requal courses presented.

Minimum Qualifications:

MUST already have completed the OPOTA 80 hour instructor development course along with the 40 hour specific discipline instructor development courses (If completed as an LEO, we can submit your Unit Instructor application to OPOTA on your behalf).

MUST be willing to work together as a TEAM amongst a diverse staff of instructors and willing to not only contribute but receive a different way of presenting / thinking / way of doing things.

MUST be willing to "do-as-we-preach" with students and participate in a variety of extracurricular shooting events, competitive matches and/or training courses for continued professional related training.

MUST be willing to obtain NRA Basic Pistol Instructor to be able to present civilian CCW or other related courses NOT OPOTA presented with individuals who may NOT live or work within the State of Ohio.

MUST be willing to explore additional instructor development programs or courses in other areas of topics presented by TRFTA, such as but NOT limited to American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED training or ASP baton, handcuffing or Mace/OC Instructor.

MUST an individual of good moral character, professional, ethical and someone of good report.

Rate of Pay:

TRFTA will NOT post an hourly rate, but is currently at "fair market value"

Work Schedule:

TRFTA presents a multitude of training courses throughout the month both over the weekends (Sat/Sun) and through the week (Mon-Fri).

We are SPECIFICALLY seeking individuals available during the week (Tues, Weds, Thurs) for BOTH scheduled OPOTA and civilian focused courses.

Interested individuals should send an email to TRFTA to express their interest to apply and interview for this position. admin@trfta.net

Certified OPOTA REQ - Range Safety Officer

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) - Private Security Training (PST) Instructor

TRFTA is looking for individuals who are interested in joining a GROWING training organization who are currently certified OPOTA REQ instructors.

OPOTA has a number of different regulations that define instructors......as instructors. To be a specific OPOTA Academy Instructor / Private Security Trainer an individual MUST attend the 80 hour OPOTA Instructor Development course AND the 40 hour OPOTA Firearm Platform Instructor Development course.

OPOTA REQ certified individuals are those who are currently commissioned police officers, who have ONLY attended the 40 hour specific firearm platform discipline certified by OPOTA as firearms instructors, and can train and certify individuals at the law enforcement level.

Because of this, on an OPOTA Private Security range, to maintain 1:5 instructor/student ratios, a certified REQ individual can serve as a Range Safety Officer to ensuring safety.