Training Instructor

Training Instructor - Part Time

Objective
This position provides required new hires and periodic refresher curriculum to Protective Service Officers who provide "guard" services to DPC clients by the Statement of Work for the contract. This position will ensure that all PSOs have attained proficiency, are thoroughly trained, and received appropriate certification in the requisite coursework for their respective contract in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

Training Development & Instruction:

• Deliver NWDTP-mandated training courses, ensuring compliance with program guidelines.
• Conduct basic and refresher training for security personnel, ensuring they meet required standards.
• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and instructional guides.
• Conduct classroom-based, hands-on, and scenario-based training.

Compliance & Record-Keeping:

• Ensure training is conducted in accordance with government regulations, company policies, and contract requirements.
• Maintain compliance with FPS (Federal Protective Service) and other regulatory agencies.
• Track and document training progress, attendance, and certification status

Additional Duties:

• Provide remedial training as necessary to ensure personnel meet operational requirements.
• Stay up to date with changes in security training policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Program Manager to ensure training effectiveness.
• Firearms handling familiarization
• First Aid
• CPR / AED
• Handcuffing
• Baton
• 40-hour to 64-hour basic security training
• National Weapons Detection Training Program
• Active Shooter / Threat Training
• State Handgun license training
• Periodic Refresher Training

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of security training protocols and techniques.
• Proficiency in effective teaching styles that engage trainees in the curricula.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate techniques and protocols in a manner understandable and adaptable by trainees.
• Ability to make critical, unbiased evaluations of trainee performances to protect the integrity of the contracts, the safety of the trainee and their colleagues on the contract, and the parties to be protected.

Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate/bachelor's degree preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in security training, law enforcement, military, or a related field.
• Prior experience conducting weapons detection training, security operations training, or law enforcement instruction preferred.

Certifications & Skills:

Training Instructor(s) will possess appropriate certifications to provide training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Defensive Tactics, handcuffing, Baton, OC Spray, and Firearms Instruction.

Acceptable certifications must be presented for the training, and must be an approved, accredited

Principles of Instruction course or similar training (e.g., National Rifle Association (NRA), police academy, state POST academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or military

training course) certifying them as an instructor

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass all required background checks and security clearances.
• Must be available for day, evening, weekend, and travel-based training sessions as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for training documentation.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other