Field Training Officer (FTO)

Diversified Protection Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Protection Corporation seeks a Field Training Officer (FTO) to lead on-the-job training for Contract Security Officers across sites. The role focuses on hands-on instruction, mentorship, and ensuring CSOs meet performance standards before posting independently.

The FTO will design practical exercises, evaluate performance against standards, and report on training effectiveness to the Training Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years total experience in security or law enforcement.
• Experience in training or mentoring junior personnel.
• Completion of a recognized FTO certification course is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site training on screening equipment (X-ray/Magnetometer).
• Conduct scenario-based response drills and ensure post-order mastery.
• Document training activities and provide regular reports on effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

Post orders knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

The Contractor shall provide an FTO who, under the direction of the Training Manager, is responsible for the execution and delivery of the contract's on-the-job training (OJT) program. The FTO will conduct hands-on instruction and continuous professional development for all CSOs across all sites. Core responsibilities include delivering on-site training on screening equipment (X-ray/Magnetometer), conducting scenario-based response drills, ensuring post-order mastery, and performing other critical security functions. The FTO will design and administer practical application exercises to test and validate CSO proficiency, document all training activities, and provide regular reports to the Training Manager on training effectiveness and compliance.

The Field Training Officer (FTO) is a senior, experienced officer responsible for the hands-on, on-the-job training (OJT) of newly assigned Contract Security Officers. The FTO provides direct mentorship, evaluates performance against PWS standards, and is responsible for ensuring all CSOs are fully competent in their assigned duties before being posted independently.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience: Must meet all requirements for the CSO labor category and, in addition, possess a minimum of four years of total experience in security or law enforcement. Must have demonstrated experience in training or mentoring junior personnel.

Certifications: Completion of a recognized FTO certification course is highly preferred.

Skills: Must exhibit superior knowledge of all post orders and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.