Trainer

Job Summary

Coordinates and delivers training programs for Security Officers and other employees. Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company mandated training requirements.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Primary job function is training security personnel.
• Trains employees and job candidates; conducts new employee orientation, mandatory licensing training, on-the-job training, and training in health and safety practices.
• Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company mandated training requirements; documents training as required for purposes of licensing and under the terms of client contracts.
• Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and approaches.
• Develops training schedules in conjunction with management; coordinates training activities so as not to conflict with client service schedules.
• Follows appropriate instructional procedures or methods, such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role playing, and computer-based training.
• Maintains records and prepares reports to evaluate performance of training activities, and to monitor progress of trainees.

  Education/Experience

  Associate degree and 1 year of experience in the security industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education. If required for assignment, must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

  • Knowledge of training techniques suitable for different learning styles.
  • Ability to use audio-visual equipment and personal computers.
  • Ability to identify training needs.

  Skills

  • Oral and written communications skills.
  • Presentation and group facilitation skills.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn security services and operations.
  • Planning, organizing, record maintenance, and project coordination skills.
  • Skill in observation, coaching and providing feedback to employees.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various employee levels and across diverse cultures.
  • Strong customer service and results orientation.

  Benefits

  • Retirement plan.
  • Employer-provided medical and dental coverage.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance plan.
  • Securitas Saves discount program.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid time away from work.

  Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply.

  Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements.

  Benefits may be different for union members.

  Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.