Training Instructor

Training Instructor FPS Little New England

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 Handgun license training
• Periodic Refresher Training

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of security training protocols and techniques.
• 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
• 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