Security Training Instructors (STIs)

Culmen International; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International seeks Security Training Instructors (STIs) to support TSA Training Partnership Program task orders at airports nationwide. In this role you will deliver and manage TSA-required training for initial, recurrent, remedial, and operational needs, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.

You will collaborate with Culmen leadership and TSA counterparts to maintain proficiency, certifications, and records while driving continuous improvement across training programs.

Qualifications

• 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, QA, and LMS.
• Formal instructor or adult-learning certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TSA-approved initial, recurrent, remedial, and specialized training.
• Complete and maintain TSA instructor certifications.
• Conduct passenger and baggage screening to maintain proficiency.
• Deliver classroom, practical, and OJT instruction per TSA requirements.
• Evaluate trainee performance and identify training gaps.
• Coordinate remedial training after deficiencies or failures to adhere to SOPs.
• Maintain training, certification, and compliance records.
• Work with supervisors to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support training staff and OJT coaches where applicable.
• Maintain a professional, learner-focused environment.

Skills

TSO instructor qualification

Level II TSO certification

TSA training delivery

Remedial training/OJT

Adult learning certification

Education

Formal instructor certification

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Culmen International is building a nationwide pipeline of qualified Security Training Instructors (STIs) to support future TSA Screening Partnership Program Task Orders at commercial airports across the United States.

STIs will deliver and manage TSA-required screener training while maintaining operational screening proficiency . They will work closely with Culmen operational leadership and TSA training counterparts to ensure Transportation Security Officers receive consistent, compliant, and effective initial , recurrent, remedial, and operational training.

• Deliver TSA-approved initial , recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, and specialized screening training.
• Complete and maintain required TSA instructor and screener certifications.
• Conduct passenger and baggage screening as required to maintain operational proficiency and certification.
• Deliver classroom, practical, and OJT-related instruction consistent with TSA requirements.
• Evaluate student performance and identify individual or systemic training gaps.
• Coordinate remedial training following performance deficiencies or failure to adhere to screening SOPs.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, and compliance records.
• Work closely with operational supervisors to identify 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.
• 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.