Training Security Specialist

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation Days

Floating Holidays

Sick Days

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking a Training Security Specialist to lead onboarding and ongoing training for Security Officers, SOC staff, and supervisors.

You will design, execute, and track programs using Smartsheet, ensuring compliance with regulations and contractual standards in a fast-paced security environment. Join a technology-driven team focused on operational readiness, throughput, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting training and onboarding in security/operations/SOC environments.
• Hands-on Smartsheet expertise: workflows, dashboards, trackers, and reports.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple onboarding classes and timelines.
• Compliance-driven with meticulous documentation practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication across organizational levels.
• Ability to engage employees and improve retention through effective training.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and training initiatives for personnel supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Partner with operations and site leadership to set training objectives and readiness standards.
• Ensure training complies with legal, contractual, and company requirements.
• Maintain documentation supporting training requirements in service contracts.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps, trends, and improvements.
• Develop and manage training plans using Smartsheet, dashboards, trackers, and reports.
• Coordinate activities to avoid disrupting 24/7 operations.
• Deliver training via classroom, hands-on demos, simulations, and e-learning.
• Create and maintain training materials, manuals, assessments, and tools.
• Train supervisors and trainers on onboarding processes and effective delivery.
• Track progress, certifications, and compliance metrics; report to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of onboarding and training processes.
• Perform additional duties of a similar nature as required.

Skills

Smartsheet

Onboarding

Training

SOC Ops

Compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year training

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Position Title: Training Security Specialist

Location: Abilene, TX

Salary Range: $71,000–$81,000 annually

Securitas USA: Your Opportunity to Lead and Develop

At Securitas, leadership means developing people, strengthening operations, and setting standards that scale. We are seeking a Training Security Specialist based in Abilene, TX to support training, onboarding, and operational readiness within a high-profile, technology-driven security environment.

This role plays a critical part in onboarding and training personnel supporting a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and requires someone who is both operationally grounded and highly organized, with deep experience using Smartsheet to manage training workflows, documentation, and reporting.

Why Securitas? Making the World a Safer Place

Securitas is a global leader in protective services, committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we invest heavily in their development. As part of our team, you will help shape a culture driven by performance, accountability, and preparedness—while making a real impact in the communities and environments we protect.

About Securitas

• Our Values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
• Our Team: 340,000+ employees worldwide
• Established: 1934, Helsingborg, Sweden
• Industry: Global protective services and security solutions

Job Summary

The Training Security Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering onboarding and ongoing training programs for Security Officers, SOC personnel, Supervisors, and other assigned employees. This role ensures all training is compliant with regulatory, contractual, and company standards and is delivered in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment.

A core component of this role is the design, execution, and tracking of training programs using Smartsheet, supporting structured onboarding, compliance tracking, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and training initiatives for personnel supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Partner with operations and site leadership to establish training objectives and readiness standards
• Ensure compliance with all legally mandated, contractually required, and company-required training
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting training requirements outlined in service contracts
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify operational gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and manage training plans, schedules, and workflows using Smartsheet, including dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools
• Coordinate training activities to ensure no disruption to 24/7 operational coverage
• Deliver training through a variety of methods, including classroom instruction, hands‑on demonstrations, simulations, role‑playing, and computer‑based learning
• Create and maintain training materials, manuals, assessments, and evaluation tools
• Train and coach supervisors and designated trainers on onboarding processes and effective training delivery
• Track trainee progress, certification completion, and compliance metrics; prepare reports for leadership review
• Support continuous improvement of onboarding and training processes
• Perform additional duties of a similar nature as required

Benefits Offered

Securitas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 10 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• 4 Floating Holidays
• 6 Sick Days

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting training and onboarding in a security, operations, or SOC-type environment
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Smartsheet (required), including building workflows, dashboards, trackers, and reports
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple onboarding classes and training timelines simultaneously
• Compliance‑driven and detail‑oriented, with excellent documentation practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Proven ability to support employee engagement and retention through effective training

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of training or instructional experience OR
• Associate’s degree with 3 years of progressively responsible related experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the role
• Relevant experience may substitute for formal education on a year‑for‑year basis

Company Website: https://www.securitasinc.com

"Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. 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."

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Training Security Specialist / Securitas Security / Abilene, TX / TXDPS License # B03946

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include:

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

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.