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Senior SERE Instructor

1/9/2026

The Senior SERE Instructor will deliver field and technical SERE instruction and conduct resistance training, including role-play scenarios and debriefs. They will also assess student performance and support the continuous improvement of training materials.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Prevailance was established to address the ever-changing needs of the Department of Defense and the United States Government. We are committed to bringing our Customers the services and products they need to succeed. We bring a unique combination of broad operational experience and deep analytical skills that have proven critical in successfully addressing our Customer's most pressing requirements. We currently operate in 11 different states and are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.
About the Role

Description

This position is contingent upon successful contract submission and award.


Prevailance is seeking a Senior SERE Instructor to deliver high-risk Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training in support of military personnel at Fairchild AFB. This role is ideal for seasoned SERE professionals with Level-C instructional experience who thrive in physically demanding, austere training environments. Travel may be required.


Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Deliver field and technical SERE instruction (survival, navigation, signaling, evasion, and personnel recovery)
  • Conduct resistance training including role-play scenarios, interrogations, debriefs, and guided discussions
  • Instruct students in use of maps, compasses, GPS, and signaling/recovery devices
  • Train and evaluate students under austere, mountainous, and high-stress conditions
  • Assess student performance and support continuous improvement of training materials

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of USAF SV81A or an approved DoD SERE Level C (High Risk) Course
     
  • 5+ years instructing at a Level-C SERE course (or equivalent experience)
     
  • 10+ years of military service (any branch); minimum rank E-7
     
  • Honorable discharge (DD-214 required)
     
  • Ability to meet demanding physical requirements (rucking, prolonged standing, extended instruction hours)
     
  • Ability to pass SERE psychological and High-Risk training evaluations

Desired Qualifications:

  • First Aid / CPR or Wilderness First Responder certification
     
  • Familiarity with USAF SERE program structure and hierarchy 

Education:

  • High School diploma or GED

Clearance:

  • Possesses and maintain a Secret Clearance

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2025, Prevailance fosters a supportive, mission-driven environment for its team members. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • TriCare Supplemental
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.

Key Skills
SERE TrainingSurvivalEvasionResistanceEscapeInstructionNavigationSignalingPersonnel RecoveryRole-Play ScenariosInterrogationsDebriefsGuided DiscussionsAssessmentContinuous Improvement
Categories
EducationSecurity & SafetyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Medical InsuranceTriCare SupplementalDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage401(k) Plan with Company Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off (PTO)11 Paid HolidaysEducation Reimbursement ProgramComputing Device Reimbursement Program
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