Training Security Specialist

About the role

At Securitas, leadership means developing people, strengthening operations, and setting standards that scale. We are seeking a Training Security Specialist based in Abilene, TX to support training, onboarding, and operational readiness within a high-profile, technology-driven security environment. This role plays a critical part in onboarding and training personnel supporting a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and requires someone who is both operationally grounded and highly organized, with deep experience using Smartsheet to manage training workflows, documentation, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and training initiatives for personnel supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Partner with operations and site leadership to establish training objectives and readiness standards
• Ensure compliance with all legally mandated, contractually required, and company-required training
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting training requirements outlined in service contracts
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify operational gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and manage training plans, schedules, and workflows using Smartsheet, including dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools
• Coordinate training activities to ensure no disruption to 24/7 operational coverage
• Deliver training through a variety of methods, including classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, simulations, role-playing, and computer-based learning
• Create and maintain training materials, manuals, assessments, and evaluation tools
• Train and coach supervisors and designated trainers on onboarding processes and effective training delivery
• Track trainee progress, certification completion, and compliance metrics; prepare reports for leadership review
• Support continuous improvement of onboarding and training processes
• Perform additional duties of a similar nature as required

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting training and onboarding in a security, operations, or SOC-type environment
• Extensive hands-on experience with Smartsheet (required), including building workflows, dashboards, trackers, and reports
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple onboarding classes and training timelines simultaneously
• Compliance-driven and detail-oriented, with excellent documentation practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Proven ability to support employee engagement and retention through effective training

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of training or instructional experience OR
• Associate’s degree with 3 years of progressively responsible related experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the role
• Relevant experience may substitute for formal education on a year-for-year basis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 10 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• 4 Floating Holidays
• 6 Sick Days
• 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
• 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.