Technical Security Systems Instructor IV

Major Duties

• Teaches multiple training topics covering at least 35 days of course materials.
• Completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).
• Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.
• Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.
• Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course.

Team/Curriculum Development

• Co-chairs and collaborates with the curriculum designers and other stakeholders to define and update course structure and content to enrich the learning experience and produce high quality training materials.
• Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant capabilities, lessons learned, insights from the field, and technology/procedural evolutions into the training program.
• Leads the content development for training curriculum reviews and ensures team contributes by identifying course objectives, developing course content, determining appropriate instruction strategies and creating course materials and training activities.
• Collaborates and provides guidance to designated instructor team to ensure all training materials are accurate and continuously updated to enhance instructional delivery.
• Mentors instructors and leads cross training efforts to increase team’s performance through competency identification and assessment.

Professional Qualifications/Skills

• Master of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training.
• 8+ years of technical skills and experience of installing, repairing, and troubleshooting in any of the following GSA approved security containers, locking devices, electromechanical locks, mechanical spin dial locks, vaults, LFICs, pushbutton locksets, electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, IoT devices, IP-CCTV, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment.
• Skills and experience should support any of the following systems: Automated Access Control devices, Hardline, Force Entry and Ballistics Resistance Door, Door control systems, Explosive detection devices, Vehicle barrier control, Public Address Systems, X-ray machines for security screening, Basic Computer Networking Security Management Systems, Enterprise Closed Circuit TV Security Systems, Fiber Optic Installation.
• 4+ years in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.
• Expert knowledge of electronic fundamentals, National Electric Code, ANSI/TIA-568 standards, and OSHA safety regulations.
• 4+ years of experience in Department of State TSS installation is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge and ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• 4+ years of experience as an instructor, adult educator or consultant in a professional work environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Methodologies and other training/instructional design best practices.
• Experience with instructional design and scenario scripting/development to plan, coordinate, and develop components of instructional design, establish criteria for training aids, measure effectiveness of the total instructional program to provide documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Benefits

OBXtek offers a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

About the Role

OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is to enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education. We pair lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMC Level-2, CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine. OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.