TSA Security Training Instructors

Culmen International LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision保险

401k – Vested immediately and 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by

Supplemental Insurance Available

Opportunities for Training and Continu

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is hiring Security Training Instructors to prepare TSA officers in Sarasota, FL. You will deliver TSA-required training, maintain certifications, and supervise classroom, practical, and on-the-job instruction to ensure compliant, effective security screening.

Ideal candidates have adult-education experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work irregular schedules. You will help maintain high training quality and support TSA standards while protecting

Qualifications

• Must complete TSA screener initial training and certification.
• Must complete Train-the-Trainer and course-specific certifications before delivering TSA training.
• Must maintain TSA screener certification and undergo recurrent training and recertification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TSA-approved initial, recurrent, remedial, return-to-duty, specialized, and other required screening training.
• Manage training materials in accordance with TSA requirements, SOPs, directives, and guidance.
• Complete and maintain required TSA instructor and screener qualifications and certifications.
• Maintain certification for all screening areas you instruct (passenger, baggage, dual-function).
• Perform TSO screening duties for at least 20% of work time to maintain proficiency.
• Deliver classroom, practical, and OJT instruction aligned with TSA requirements.
• Evaluate student performance and identify training gaps.
• Coordinate remedial training after assessments or noncompliance with procedures.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, remediation, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with supervisors to identify training issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support Assistant Training Instructors and OJT coaches as needed.
• Maintain a professional learner-focused environment and uphold security standards.
• Complete annual TSA quality-assurance assessments and meet performance standards.

Skills

Adult learning

Classroom instruction

Oral and written communication

Security screening procedures

TSA training knowledge

Schedule flexibility

Education

TSA screener training certification

Train-the-Trainer certification

Adult education experience

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Certification tracking

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 Sarasota, FL.

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.