Security and Protective Services Instructor

Eckerd Connects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

19 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Group Term Life and AD&D

Voluntary term life insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Washington, DC is seeking a Security & Protective Services Instructor to deliver the Job Corps curriculum in a regular classroom, promoting motivation and learning while upholding program standards.

The role tailors the curriculum to students' vocational goals, counsels on behavior and study habits, prepares documentation, and collaborates with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to support School-to-Career and Work-Based Learning.

Qualifications

• Certified or licensed in the state where the center is located.
• CPR Instructor Certification preferred; 20 hours of unarmed security instructor training preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen per policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Instructs in the Security & Protective Services curriculum in accordance with Job Corps requirements.
• Promotes a positive classroom atmosphere to maximize motivation and learning.
• Counsels students on behavior, study habits, and training progress.
• Individualizes curriculum to fit students' vocation choices and coordinates with counselors.
• Prepares reports on hours, requisitions, and monthly evaluations.
• Collaborates with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement School-to-Career and Work-Based Learning initiatives.
• Meets monthly with Career Counselors and trainees to review evaluations.

Skills

State license

Driver's license

CPR Instructor Certification

Unarmed security instructor training

Background check

Drug screening

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off 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

Annual Salary: $62,500 - $68,500

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Security & Protective Services Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation and learning.
• Instructs on the Security & Protective Services curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• The Security & Protective Services Instructor counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
• Individualizes the Security & Protective Services curriculum to fit the students' choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program as well as identify possible new WBL site partners.
• Meets monthly with Career Counselors, BCL-WBL Coordinator and trainees on their evaluations.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
• CPR Instructor Certification preferred; 20 hours of unarmed security instructor training preferred
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Potomac Job Corps
1 DC Village Ln SW,
Washington, DC 20032

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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