TSA Security Training Instructors

Culmen International; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International in Sarasota, FL, seeks qualified Security Training Instructors to support TSA. You will prepare TSOs through initial, recurrent, remedial, and specialized training, maintaining compliance with TSA directives and proficiency across passenger, baggage, and dual-function screening.

The role requires current TSA instructor qualifications, Level II TSO certification, and a track record delivering TSA-developed training.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Security training experience

Teaching / mentoring

Instructional delivery

Education

TSA Security Training Instructor qualification

Level II TSO certification

Formal instructor certification

Tools

Learning-management systems

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.