Branch Trainer - Charleston, SC

About the role

Plans, schedules, coordinates, facilitates, and presents training focused on providing the highest quality security personnel for the accounts supported by the Branch Office. Assists with onboarding and personnel recordkeeping for new hires and current employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts all instructor-led training for both internally and externally developed programs, including but not limited to Initial Security Officer Training (ISOT) program, re-training programs, annual In-Service Training, firearms, use of force, less-than-lethal weapons, safety, and orientation
• Facilitates specialized training sessions and all other instructor-led training for security officers and security supervisors within the branch/organization
• Participates as a subject-matter expert with respect to training certifications to provide updates to new and existing training content, give guidance to new and existing officers, and inform the Director of Learning & Development of new training requirements, best practices, and techniques
• Works with all local HR and Operations team members to communicate licensing and training requirements, including security license status, training certification expiration, past due training, and upcoming training schedule
• Works with local HR and Operations team to schedule new-hire training classes around business needs
• Works with all levels in the organization to identify, analyze, and solve problems and creates opportunities for continuous improvement
• Facilitates other individual training, group instruction, demonstrations, meetings, and workshops for internal and external customers, as directed by the General Manager, Regional Vice President, or Director of Learning and Development
• Tests trainees to measure progress and evaluate the effectiveness of training
• Mentors and reports on the progress of new employees under guidance during training periods to the Branch Human Resources Manager, RVP, or General Manager
• Maintains training, licensing, and compliance records by accurately entering all training and licensing information into the Learning Management System and works with Learning & Development to correct any discrepancies
• Supports recruiting activities within the branch and delivers drug screening, orientation, and onboarding paperwork to new employees
• Oversees all uniform orders, assignments, exchanges, or reimbursements while maintaining uniform room cleanliness and inventory
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and data
• Travels as needed to provide required training to officers and officer candidates, usually up to 50% of the time
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager, RVP, or Director of Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; some college education or business classes desirable
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional-level experience required
• Prior experience in the fire service, security industry, law enforcement, or the military highly desired
• Experience in security operations or other functions of the security industry is a plus

Skills & competencies

• Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations
• Project Management: develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress
• Technical Skills: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Interpersonal Skills: focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas, and experiments with new practices/concepts
• Oral Communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings
• Written Communication: writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork: balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; offers and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes teamwork; puts success of team above own interests
• Diversity: shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes and complies with a harassment-free environment
• Ethics: treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support: follows reporting policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values
• Strategic Thinking: develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands the organization's strengths and weaknesses
• Judgment: displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; makes timely decisions
• Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives
• Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; participates in the company quality improvement process
• Safety and Security: observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality: is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability: follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative: volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation: displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention

Certifications & licenses

• Valid Driver's License
• State Security Instructor/Trainer License
• NRA Instructor Certification
• Less-Than-Lethal Weapons (OC Spray, Baton, Handcuff, and Unarmed Self-Defense) Instructor Certification
• CPR/AED First Aid Instructor Certification

Additional requirements

• Ability to deliver specific training programs in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, and company standards: CPR/First Aid/AED; Firearms; Defensive Tactics; Mobility Devices (vehicles, bicycle, golf cart, Segway); Fire Safety Services (emergency plans, occupant/floor warden/staff presentations, evacuation drills); workplace violence/active shooter training
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
• Proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player
• Must customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the normal course of day-to-day activities to schedule appointments and carry out responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with other employees, management, and others outside of the company
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers and ensure compliance with fair employment practices, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requested or required
• Ability to pass a drug screen, credit check, and criminal background check

Physical demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

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