Secuirty Training Officer

Security Training Officer

Job Location:

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details:
Salary:
Up to $24,7086 (DOE)

Grade: 19

Closing Date:
January 9, 2026

Internal-Open to Department of Emergency and Military Affairs employees only

Security Training Officer is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the agency's Security Officer Training Program. This position will supervise, manage, coordinate and conduct training activities associated with DEMA Security initial and in-service training requirements. Monitors qualification status of all agency Security personnel and ensures the agency's training program meets all standardized requirements (State/Federal). Security Training Officer reports directly to the Senior Security Chief.

Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

• Under the direction of the DEMA Senior Security Chief; manage, plan, direct, coordinate, conduct and review the training plan for DEMA Armed Security Employees. Develop design/coordinate/deliver lesson plans. Direct and prepare instruction for DEMA Security personnel in areas of Security Services.
• Evaluate and review performance records to assess agency training needs. Ensure all monthly/annual agency reporting requirements are met and submitted through chain of command. Maintain and update all DEMA Security training records (standardized, required training). Coordinate with outside agencies (local, county, state, and federal) for joint training. Identify employee training deficiencies and develop/implement remedial training plans as needed.
• Monitor staff to identify and resolve training related problems; assign training activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Ensure compliance with agency accepted standards and/or operational requirements, as well as state or federally mandated programs and requirements.
• Create annual training schedule for all DEMA Security Officers. Monitor work of instructors assigned to conduct training. Review training and development publications and materials to keep abreast of new and innovative techniques and training programs. Develop and implement training policies and procedures to ensure performance standards and quality assurance is met.
• Perform all duties and functions of a SO1 and/or SO2 as needed to support coverage.

Knowledge of:

• General Access Control Point (ACP) operating procedures, patrol operations and emergency response techniques.
• Search & seizure, arrest, use of force procedures.
• Must possess a functional knowledge of personal computer operations in a network environment.
• Electronic devices (i.e., radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of federal laws, regulations, methods, procedures, operating techniques, state, and local laws to perform tasks.
• Ability to comprehend a wide variety of security alarm systems and the actions required in the event of their activation.
• Firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow Army Regulations (AR), Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) Directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policy letters and other written guidance.
• Effective emergency/crisis management techniques.
• Administrative procedures, principles and techniques relating to budgets, inventory, management and recruitment/retention for a department.
• Training principles, the nature of the learning process, training strategies and methods.

Skilled in:

• Maintaining interpersonal relationships through clear, concise and effective communication with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally in writing, verbally and telephonic.
• Thorough understanding of the English language.
• Safety in the advanced operations use of lethal and less‑than‑lethal weapons.
• Safety in the operation of security vehicles.
• Performance of all job duties and…