Security and Protective Services Instructor
About The Position
The Security and Protective Services Instructor teaches the designated security and protective services subject area in a regular classroom setting. The instructor fosters a positive classroom atmosphere to support student motivation and learning and delivers the curriculum according to Job Corps requirements and program specifications. The role includes counseling and motivating students on behavior, training, personal and study habits, and related problems; adapting the curriculum to students’ vocational choices; and maintaining contact with vocational counselors and instructors. The instructor prepares reports, including student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations. The instructor also works with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program, identify potential new work-based learning site partners, and meet monthly with career counselors, the coordinator, and trainees to discuss evaluations. The position is at Old Dominion Job Corps in Monroe, Virginia. Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program serving eligible young people ages 16 through 24.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located, or accredited by a professional trade organization.
- Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check is required for employment.
Nice To Haves
- CPR Instructor Certification preferred.
- 20 hours of unarmed security instructor training preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach security and protective services in a regular classroom setting.
- Promote a positive classroom atmosphere that supports student motivation and learning.
- Deliver the Security and Protective Services curriculum in accordance with Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
- Counsel and motivate students regarding behavior, training, personal and study habits, and problems.
- Adapt the curriculum to students’ vocational choices and maintain contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
- Prepare reports, including student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
- Collaborate with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program and identify potential new work-based learning site partners.
- Meet monthly with career counselors, the BCL-WBL Coordinator, and trainees regarding evaluations.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Voluntary term life insurance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
- PTO Exchange.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
