TSA Security Training Instructors

Culmen International • Tupelo, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International is seeking qualified Security Training Instructors to support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Tupelo, Mississippi. The instructor manages and delivers TSA-required screener training while maintaining operational screening proficiency. The role works with Culmen operational leadership, supervisors, and TSA training counterparts to support consistent, compliant, and effective initial, recurrent, remedial, specialized, and operational training. Instructors prepare Transportation Security Officers to perform their mission safely and effectively in accordance with TSA requirements, while developing security professionals and reinforcing operational readiness.

The position includes delivering classroom, practical, and on-the-job training; evaluating student performance; coordinating remediation; maintaining training and qualification records; and supporting continuous improvement. Instructors must retain required screener and instructor certifications and perform TSO screening duties for at least 20% of their work time. The schedule may be irregular and include weekends and holidays as required by airport operations.

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 meet applicable TSA recurrent training, evaluation, recertification, and instructor qualification requirements.
• Have experience providing adult-learning classroom instruction, formal instructor training/certification, or equivalent instructional experience.
• Have strong knowledge of security screening procedures and operational training principles.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to work irregular schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required by airport operations.
• 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 applicable TSA requirements, SOPs, directives, and guidance.
• Complete and maintain required TSA instructor and screener qualifications and certifications.
• Maintain certification for all 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; employee premiums are 100% paid by Culmen, with dependent coverage available at a nominal rate.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 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