Field Training Officer

Securitas•Ashburn, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Training Officer (FTO) serves as the principal training resource for a datacenter campus or metro location and is the primary point of contact for onboarding and ongoing training at the site, campus, and country level. The FTO trains and certifies new security personnel, delivers refresher and sustainment training, evaluates performance, and ensures officers meet required security standards. The role also tracks training completion and maintains accurate training records, certifications, and safety documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. The FTO promotes safety awareness, champions global and regional safety initiatives, identifies security or safety gaps, and escalates concerns as needed. The position works with campus security leadership to support officers’ development plans and provide feedback on competence, compliance, and morale. It collaborates with local leadership, the PMO training team, program leadership, other sites, and regional and headquarters leadership to develop site-specific training plans, recommend schedules, and support compliance tools and processes. The FTO communicates with client representatives and internal stakeholders and leads in-person and virtual training sessions, presentations, and group meetings. Additional tasks may be assigned to meet operational requirements. This onsite role reports to the Field Training Manager and has no direct reports. It requires approximately 50% travel, including travel between sites, sometimes with limited notice, and occasional travel between regions or countries. The schedule must be flexible and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnight work, particularly during emergencies or high-priority events. Work may take place outdoors, in inclement weather, or in environments requiring protective gear and heightened safety awareness.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience in the security industry, business operations, or a similar environment.
At least 2 years of training or instructional experience.
Associate’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Comfort using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; the role may also require overnight work during emergencies or high-priority events.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time, including between sites and occasionally between regions or countries; some travel may be required with limited notice.
Valid passport and genuine interest in travel.
Reliable means of communication and transportation, public or private, for travel to and from work.
Legal right to work in the country where the position is located.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and the common local language, where applicable.
At least 18 years old and willing to complete pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screening.
Physical ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including up to 12 miles (19 km) per shift; climb stairs; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (11 kg).

Nice To Haves

Experience in datacenter environments.
Experience developing or delivering training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary training contact for onboarding and ongoing training at the site, campus, and country level.
Train and certify new security personnel and deliver refresher and sustainment training.
Evaluate employee performance during training and ensure officers meet required security standards.
Track training completion and maintain accurate training records, certifications, and required safety documentation.
Conduct recurring training audits and prepare and submit required reports.
Handle critical or confidential information professionally and discreetly.
Promote campus safety awareness and champion global and regional safety initiatives.
Identify security or safety gaps and escalate concerns as needed.
Work with campus security leadership to support individual officer development plans and provide feedback on competence, compliance, and morale.
Collaborate with local leadership, the PMO training team, and program leadership to develop site-specific training plans and recommend onboarding and training schedules.
Support compliance-related tools and processes.
Communicate with client representatives and internal stakeholders; lead in-person and virtual training sessions, presentations, and group meetings.
Support additional tasks as needed to meet ongoing operational requirements.