Director of Training

Absolute International Security•Irwindale, CA

7h•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Absolute International Security is seeking a professional Director of Training to lead all aspects of our security training facility, from state-licensed curriculum design through instructor development, compliance, and day-to-day training operations. This role is responsible for the quality and integrity of every program we deliver, ensuring students graduate job-ready, licenses and regulatory standing stay in good order, and the facility's training reputation continues to develop. The ideal candidate combines instructional leadership with hands-on knowledge of security, law enforcement, or military training standards, and is equally comfortable in a classroom, on the range, and in stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 5 years of private security operations, training, instructional leadership, or education program management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Working knowledge of state licensing requirements for security guard training (or a directly comparable regulated training environment, e.g. law enforcement or military instruction).
Possess a valid guard card permit or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary to operate Company vehicle.
Must be at least 26 years old
Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and additional screening requirements
Demonstrated experience designing curriculum and evaluating instructional effectiveness
Experience hiring, developing, and managing instructional staff
Experience with use-of-force doctrine and defensible tactical/de-escalation instruction
Familiarity with firearms and/or baton certification training programs
Experience maintaining a training facility's licensure through state audits
Strong budget management and operational planning skills
Effective written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong multi-tasking, task management, and attention to detail
Possesses a professional and customer service oriented demeanor with emphasis on team collaboration and employee/client relations
Acts with confidentiality and discretion
Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
Must be dependable, committed to ethical conduct, and acts with integrity
Available to work outside normally scheduled hours on an as-needed basis and accessible via phone 24/7 for emergency response

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, criminal justice, organizational leadership, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Experience in the security industry or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction, quality standards, and growth plan for the training facility's full course catalog
Own training outcomes end-to-end, tying curriculum decisions to guard performance, client satisfaction, and retention
Report on training KPIs (completion rates, licensing pass rates, client feedback) to executive leadership
Maintain the facility's state licensure and ensure all courses meet mandated hour requirements and approved curricula for unarmed and armed guard training
Serve as primary point of contact for state regulatory audits and inspections
Monitor changes in use-of-force law, firearms/baton certification standards, and other applicable regulations, and update curriculum accordingly
Design, evaluate, and continuously improve course content, blending classroom instruction with scenario-based and hands-on skills training
Use test scores, field performance data, and client feedback to identify and close training gaps
Develop training materials, assessments, and certification standards for new and existing programs
Recruit, hire, train, and certify instructors, including former law enforcement and military personnel
Build and run instructor evaluation, coaching, and train-the-trainer programs
Manage instructor scheduling and performance, including addressing conduct or compliance issues
Own the training department's budget, including equipment, facility, and vendor costs
Manage classroom, range, and simulation facility logistics and equipment needs
Plan class scheduling and instructor capacity to meet client hiring demand
Communicate training policies, changes, and performance clearly to instructors, trainees, and executive leadership
Partner with client-facing teams to align training content with client and industry expectations
Model and reinforce a professional, safety-first, de-escalation-focused culture across the training program