Security Trainer, Internatinoal

Location:

Boone, NC, United States
Job
Date Posted:
Mar 23, 2026

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Join the mission to equip and protect those serving around the world. As a Security Trainer, you will deliver impactful, hands‑on security instruction to Samaritan’s Purse staff both domestically and internationally. Take the lead in the classroom and the field, develop, update, and present critical training materials that prepare teams for real‑world challenges.

Step into a key role as a subject matter expert, where your experience in security and passion for ministry intersect. Help staff understand how security integrates with the Christian mission of Samaritan’s Purse, and be ready to answer the tough questions that matter in complex, high‑risk environments.

At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Security Trainer, International you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Provide security training and instruction that equips Samaritan’s Purse staff with security principles needed to mitigate security risks that threaten ministry staff and the ministry’s mission and help staff operate safely abroad
• Develop and update curriculum for in‑person security training and online security refresher training, ensuring that security training meet or exceed industry standards through continuous audits, research and collaboration with outside organizations and security training professionals
• Catalog and quantify all training data from all security training events to include staff attendance, completion documents, and survey results into the learning management system
• Develop curriculum and provide instruction for new Country Security Managers and Country Directors on the basic development and implementation of security plans and procedures in projects country offices
• Provide relevant, tailored Security Training to meet the cultural and security contexts for varied locations and teams, including International Projects Country Offices, Disaster Assistance Response Team, Operation Christmas Child, and World Medical Mission
• Align training with the vision and objectives provided by the Short‑Term Response and Security Training Manager, the International Security Director, the Vice President of Security and other senior ministry leadership
• Organize and plan the logistics of all international security trainings for international field staff, national staff and affiliate offices including assessments of locations, acquisition of applicable equipment, and coordination with the Travel Department and other stakeholders
• Act as the initial focal point and provide frame of reference for new employees regarding Samaritan’s Purse international security policies, procedures and practices
• Work closely with Information Technology to conduct equipment training for staff on various communication devices to include radios, satellite communication devices, mobile apps, and computer software
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous security management is required. Experience teaching and training in a classroom and field environment is required. Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team certification or willingness to become certified within the first 12 months of employment is required. Twelve credit hours of college‑level Biblical studies strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of instructional methods, techniques, and instructional design
• Ability to comfortably speak in front of a group of people and communicate complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to understand complex security situations and relate possible impacts on security officers
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information to develop a complete picture of security situations
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions in complex or uncertain environments
• Ability…