TSA Security Training Instructors

Culmen International LLC • Pease, IN

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About The Position

Culmen International is seeking qualified Security Training Instructors (STIs) to support TSA in Pease, IN. The role prepares Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to perform their work safely, effectively, and in accordance with TSA requirements. The instructor manages and delivers TSA-required screening training while maintaining operational screening proficiency, working with Culmen operational leadership, supervisors, and TSA training counterparts to support consistent and compliant training.

The STI delivers initial, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, specialized, and operational training through classroom, practical, and on-the-job training (OJT) instruction. The instructor evaluates student performance, maintains training and certification records, addresses identified training gaps, and supports continued operational readiness and security effectiveness. The position also performs TSO screening duties for at least 20% of work time and requires the ability to work irregular schedules, including weekends and holidays, as airport operations require.

Requirements

• Successfully complete required screener training and TSA-provided initial certification training to qualify as a Security Training Instructor.
• Complete applicable Train-the-Trainer and course-specific certification requirements before delivering nationally developed TSA training.
• Maintain screener certification and satisfy applicable TSA recurrent training, evaluation, recertification, and instructor qualification requirements.
• Experience providing adult-learning classroom instruction, formal instructor training or certification, or equivalent instructional experience.
• Strong knowledge of security screening procedures and operational training principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required by airport operations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and able to satisfy applicable TSA background and suitability requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior TSA/Security Training Instructor qualification.
• Current or prior Level II TSO certification.
• Experience delivering TSA nationally developed training.
• Experience with remedial training, OJT, training quality assurance, and learning-management systems.
• Formal instructor or adult-learning certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TSA-approved initial, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, specialized, and other required screening training.
• Manage and deliver training materials in accordance with TSA requirements, SOPs, directives, and guidance.
• Complete and maintain required TSA instructor and screener qualifications and certifications.
• Maintain certification for screening areas in which instruction is provided, including passenger, baggage, and dual-function training, as applicable.
• Perform TSO screening duties for at least 20% of work time to maintain screening awareness and technical proficiency.
• Deliver classroom, practical, and OJT-related instruction consistent with TSA requirements.
• Evaluate student performance and identify individual or systemic training gaps.
• Provide and coordinate required remedial training following applicable screening assessment failures or noncompliance with TSA screening procedures.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, remediation, and compliance records.
• Work with operational supervisors to identify training issues, trends, screening weaknesses, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support Assistant Training Instructors and OJT coaches, where applicable.
• Maintain a professional, learner-focused environment emphasizing security effectiveness and customer service.
• Complete applicable annual quality-assurance assessments and maintain TSA-required performance standards.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee premiums 100% paid by Culmen and dependent coverage available at a nominal rate, including for same- or opposite-sex domestic partners.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance available.
• Opportunities for training and continuing education.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed