NYS General Topics Trainer - Temp to Perm - Syracuse, NY

Securitas Security Services • Syracuse, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Securitas Security is looking to hire a temp to perm NYS General Topics Security Guard Instructor in our Syracuse, NY office. Candidates who apply should have both training and security experience. Candidates will also need to have strong computer skills. The positions standard hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-5 however flexibility is needed to teach annual classes to current employees. This may include some evenings and weekends. The primary job function is training security personnel and acting to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company mandated training requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
• Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience in the security industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.
• If required for assignment, must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Knowledge of training techniques suitable for different learning styles.
• Ability to use audio-visual equipment and personal computers.
• Ability to identify training needs.
• Oral and written communications skills; presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security services and operations.
• Planning, organizing, record maintenance, and project coordination skills.
• Skill in observation, coaching and providing feedback to employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various employee levels and across diverse cultures.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular use of vehicle and frequent travel.
• Regular talking and hearing, in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Frequent walking, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds in set-up for and delivery of training programs.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Both training and security experience.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Trains employees and job candidates; conducts new employee orientation, mandatory licensing training, on-the-job training, and training in health and safety practices.
• Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company mandated training requirements; documents training as required for purposes of licensing and under the terms of client contracts.
• Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and approaches.
• Develops training schedules in conjunction with management; coordinates training activities so as not to conflict with client service schedules.
• Follows appropriate instructional procedures or methods, such as individual training, group instruction, self study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role playing, and computer based training.
• Organizes training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation materials, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Maintains records and prepares reports to evaluate performance of training activities, and to monitor progress of trainees.
• Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED