Security Ops & Safety Trainer

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Security Ops & Safety Trainer, Public Safety Trainer 3 (LK pay grade). This role leads agency security operations, conducts investigations of security incidents, and develops and delivers training on law enforcement, firearms, workplace safety, and overall security for staff and officials.

The position requires Georgia P.O.S.T. instructor certifications and a strong law enforcement background, with travel across the state.

Qualifications

• Georgia P.O.S.T. General Instructor Certification.
• Eighteen months of full-time instructor work in peace officer, correctional, fire service, EMS, or rescue topics.
• Two years of experience at Public Safety Trainer 2 (PSP031) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency's lead instructor and SME for law enforcement, security, firearms, and workplace safety training programs.
• Develops, coordinates, schedules, and delivers training for agency personnel across Board.
• Maintains compliance with Georgia P.O.S.T. requirements and oversees training records and continuing education.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Public safety training

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education

Georgia P.O.S.T. General Instructor Certification

Georgia P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor Certification

Tools

GBI/CCIC/TAC Certification

Job description

Job Title

Security Ops & Safety Trainer

Job Requisition ID

JR0000000281

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$83,000.00

Job Description

Security Ops & Safety Trainer, Public Safety Trainer 3, PSP032, Pay Grade: LK, Enforcement Division Salary Range: $ 83,000.00 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Job Summary

The Public Safety Trainer 3 serves as the State Board of Workers' Compensation's Head of Security and lead public safety instructor. This position is responsible for agency security operations, criminal investigations related to security incidents, emergency preparedness, and the development and delivery of law enforcement, firearms, workplace safety, and security training programs. The position serves as the agency's subject matter expert for security and public safety matters and collaborates with internal and external law enforcement partners to maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, judges, and visitors.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and pension plans
• 401(k)/457 options with employer matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities

Location

270 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta GA, 30303.

Work Environment

This position requires regular on-site presence and may require travel throughout the state for training and security-related activities. As Head of Security, work from home accommodations are not available for this position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency's lead instructor and subject matter expert for law enforcement, security, firearms, and workplace safety training programs.
• Develops, coordinates, schedules, and delivers training programs for agency personnel, including Board-wide security awareness training, enforcement-related training, firearms training, and specialized public safety instruction.
• Maintains compliance with Georgia P.O.S.T. requirements and oversees training records, certifications, and continuing education requirements for P.O.S.T.-certified personnel.
• Develops instructional materials, lesson plans, training exercises, and teaching aids; updates training content to reflect current laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Performs security services for the Board and its administrative courts, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, judges, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Conducts security assessments, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends corrective actions to enhance agency security and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborates with internal and external law enforcement agencies on security matters, investigations, emergency response planning, and public safety initiatives.
• Conducts background investigations, gathers and analyzes information, prepares reports, and assists with investigations involving security incidents, threats, or breaches of public order.
• Participates in the development and implementation of agency-wide safety, security, emergency response, and active threat preparedness programs, and performs other related duties as assigned.

State Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. General Instructor certification, and eighteen (18) months of full-time instructor work-related experience in peace officer, correctional, fire service, EMS, or rescue topics applicable to the area of assignment, OR two (2) years required work experience at the lower-level Public Safety, Trainer 2 (PSP031)
• Note: Must be eligible to obtain required Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty instructor certifications, Basic Law Enforcement certification, or P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer.

SBWC Specific Qualifications and Competencies

• Georgia P.O.S.T. General Instructor Certification.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor Certification.
• GBI, CCIC TAC Certification.
• Five (5) or more years of law enforcement experience.
• Fundamentals of Arrest Experience conducting criminal investigations and preparing investigative reports.
• Experience developing and delivering adult-learning or law-enforcement training programs.
• Experience maintaining courtroom, government facility, or corporate security operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education, or a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Company Culture

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.