Trainer, Public Health

Trainer Location

Destin, FL

Essential Healthcare Solutions is seeking Trainers who are responsible for delivering structured training programs to facility staff in accordance with ICE detention standards and federal regulations. This role supports the development of staff competencies in areas such as safety, security, detainee rights, emergency response, and cultural sensitivity.

• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training sessions for facility personnel.
• Facilitate instruction in areas such as ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), emergency procedures, trauma-informed care, and detainee interaction protocols.
• Assist in developing training materials, presentations, and assessments.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure staff certifications are current.
• Support the Training Officer in evaluating training effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with department leads to schedule and tailor training to operational needs.
• Ensure training delivery complies with federal, state, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in drills, simulations, and compliance audits as needed.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in training, instruction, or corrections/detention operations.
• DHS SSBI clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ICE detention standards and secure facility protocols.
• Certified instructor credentials (e.g., CPR/AED, defensive tactics) preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years.

• DHS or ICE experience
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
• Ability to travel

• Work is performed in a secure detention facility and training environments.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
• Exposure to operational and emergency response scenarios.

Shifts (7 am – 4 pm; 4 pm – 12 am; 12 am – 7 am)

$25/hr.

Essential Health Care Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

We are an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to by Human Resources.