Trainer

Securitas Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading security services provider in San Jose seeks a Trainer to coordinate and deliver training programs for Security Officers. The ideal candidate must have an Associate’s Degree, effective communication skills, and at least 1 year of experience in the security industry. The role involves ensuring compliance with training regulations and developing training schedules. Benefits include employer-provided medical, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers training programs for Security Officers.
• Ensures compliance with training requirements.
• Confers with managers to determine training needs.
• Documents training as required for licensing.
• Organizes educational materials for training.

Skills

Training techniques knowledge

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Personal computers

Job description

Trainer – Securitas Group

Coordinates and delivers training programs for Security Officers and other employees. Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company‑mandated training requirements.

Essential Functions

1. Trains employees and job candidates; conducts new employee orientation, mandatory licensing training, on‑the‑job training, and training in health and safety practices.
2. Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company‑mandated training requirements; documents training as required for licensing and client contracts.
3. Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and approaches.
4. Develops training schedules in conjunction with management; coordinates training activities so as not to conflict with client service schedules.
5. Follows appropriate instructional procedures or methods, such as individual training, group instruction, self‑study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role playing, and computer‑based training.
6. Organizes training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation materials, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
7. Maintains records and prepares reports to evaluate performance of training activities, and to monitor progress of trainees.
8. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned office.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to participate in the company’s pre‑employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience in the security industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.

Competencies

• Knowledge of training techniques suitable for different learning styles.
• Ability to use audio‑visual equipment and personal computers.
• Ability to identify training needs.
• Oral and written communication skills; presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security services and operations.
• Planning, organizing, record maintenance, and project coordination skills.
• Skill in observation, coaching, and providing feedback to employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various employee levels and across diverse cultures.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.

Working Conditions

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.
• Handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Computer usage.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular use of vehicle and frequent travel.
• Regular talking and hearing, in both one‑on‑one and group settings.
• Frequent walking, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting/moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting/moving up to 25 pounds in set‑up for and delivery of training programs.
• Close vision and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employer‑provided medical and dental coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Savings discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.