TSA Security Training Instructors

Culmen International LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking qualified Security Training Instructors (STIs) to support TSA in Rochester, NY. You will deliver TSA-approved training and maintain certifications, while teaching adult learners and ensuring security procedures are followed.

As an STI, you will work with Culmen leadership, TSA counterparts, and TSOs, manage training materials, assess performance, and document compliance. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for TSA clearance are required; irregular schedules apply.

Qualifications

• Experience providing adult-learning classroom instruction or formal instructor training.
• Strong knowledge of security screening procedures and training principles.
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and eligible for TSA clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TSA-approved initial, recurrent, remedial, and other required training.
• Manage and deliver training materials per TSA requirements and SOPs.
• Maintain instructor certifications and area-specific qualifications.
• Perform screening duties to maintain proficiency in at least one area.
• Provide classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job instruction aligned with TSA rules.
• Evaluate student performance and identify training gaps.
• Coordinate remedial training after assessments or noncompliance.
• Maintain training, certification, remediation, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with supervisors to identify training issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support junior instructors and on-the-job coaches where applicable.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructor training

Security screening

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Job description

About the Role

Train the Team. Strengthen the Mission. Make an Impact.

Culmen International is seeking qualified Security Training Instructors (STIs) to support TSA in Rochester, NY.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced security screening and training professionals who want to play a critical role in preparing Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to perform their mission safely, effectively, and in accordance with TSA requirements.

As an STI, you will manage and deliver TSA-required screener training while maintaining operational screening proficiency. You will work closely with Culmen operational leadership, supervisors, and TSA training counterparts to support consistent, compliant, and effective initial, recurrent, remedial, specialized, and operational training.

Help Prepare the People Who Protect the Traveling Public

Great training builds confident teams and stronger operations. As a Security Training Instructor with Culmen International, you will have the opportunity to develop security professionals, reinforce operational readiness, and help advance a culture where learning and security effectiveness go hand in hand.

If you are an experienced security professional who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Deliver TSA-approved initial, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, specialized, and other required screening training.
• Manage and deliver training materials in accordance with applicable TSA requirements, SOPs, directives, and guidance.
• Complete and maintain required TSA instructor and screener qualifications and certifications.
• Maintain certification for all screening areas in which you provide instruction, including passenger, baggage, and dual-function training, as applicable.
• Perform TSO screening duties for at least 20% of work time to maintain screening awareness and technical proficiency.
• Deliver classroom, practical, and OJT-related instruction consistent with TSA requirements.
• Evaluate student performance and identify individual or systemic training gaps.
• Provide and coordinate required remedial training following applicable screening assessment failures or noncompliance with TSA screening procedures.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, remediation, and compliance records.
• Work closely with operational supervisors to identify training issues, 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.
• Complete applicable annual quality-assurance assessments and maintain TSA-required performance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Must successfully complete required screener training and the TSA-provided initial certification training required to qualify as a Security Training Instructor.
• Must complete applicable Train-the-Trainer and course-specific certification requirements before delivering nationally developed TSA training.
• Must maintain screener certification and satisfy applicable TSA recurrent training, evaluation, recertification, and instructor qualification requirements.
• Experience providing adult-learning classroom instruction, formal instructor training/certification, or equivalent instructional experience.
• Strong knowledge of security screening procedures and operational training principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required by airport operations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and able to satisfy applicable TSA background and suitability requirements.

Desired 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, training quality assurance, and learning-management systems.
• Formal instructor or adult-learning certification.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.