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Training Instructor for FPS Utah Statewide Contract
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.
Assessment & Certification:
- Administer written and practical exams to evaluate trainee competency.
- Provide feedback and performance assessments for trainees.
- Maintain training records and ensure all required certifications are documented.
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 Managers, Contract Managers, and Security Leadership to ensure training effectiveness.
- Firearms handling familiarization
- Firearms use and proficiency qualifications
- First Aid
- CPR / AED
- Handcuffing
- Baton
- 40-hour to 64-hour basic security training
- National Weapons Detection Training Program
- Active Shooter / Threat Training
- State Hand Gun 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 determine strengths and weaknesses of trainees at an early stage to ensure appropriate actions are taken to ensure the overall success of a training course or class.
- Interpretative Skills to read, understand and apply provisions of agency training criteria.
- Patience in teaching new skills and knowledge to trainees in such a manner as to instill confidence in trainees.
- Detailed focus on trainee techniques and tendencies to identify and correct any detrimental behaviors or aptitudes that may endanger the trainee's success.
- 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:
- Must possess or be able to obtain NWDTP Trainer Certification.
- Instructor certification in firearms, use of force, defensive tactics, or similar security training is a plus.
- Strong instructional and public speaking skills.
- Ability to conduct physical demonstrations and hands-on training.
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.
Work Environment
This position works with supervision from the Program Manager and the Training Manager. The former will support the conduct of training curricula, the addition of new curricula, and scheduling classes. At the same time, the latter has oversight of scheduling, performance evaluations, and coordination with the Program Manager.
This position is expected to work 30-40 hours per week, including travel to remote locations.
This position requires responsive and friendly customer service skills accompanied by professionalism and patience. Many trainees are not conversant in the subject matters to be discussed and will require a practical orientation and base-level training that may require extra time.
Exposure to noise levels over 85 decibels for more than 4 to 6 hours per day can be expected at the ranges. Trainers are to use protective ear and eyewear that minimizes exposure to any damage to hearing or sight.
The trainer may also serve as an Armorer for specific gun manufacturers, which entails the safe use of clearing protocols for weapons, protective gear for cleaning guns, and appropriate attention to detail in the examination of the fitness and suitability of a firearm.
Must be proficient in the English language.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
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Diversified Protection Corporation
$50000-60000
Mar 05, 2025