What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Instructor (Part Time) position at Diversified Protection Corporation?
Training Instructor (Part Time)
Diversified Protection Corporation Diversified (DPC) is a trusted provider of integrated security solutions for private and public entities. We offer a full spectrum of services, from training and risk assessments to armed security guards. As a company with two decades of experience, our clients include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services (DHS/FPS); Department of Defense, Pentagon Force Protection Agency (DoD/PFPA), Department of the Army, and Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DoS/DS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE).
AAP/EEO Statement
Diversified Protection Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Training Instructor for FPS New Mexico Statewide Contract
Objective
This position provides required new hires and periodic refresher curriculum to Protective Service Officers who provide "guard" services to DPC clients by the Statement of Work for the contract. This position will ensure that all PSOs have attained proficiency, are thoroughly trained, and received appropriate certification in the requisite coursework for their respective contract in a timely and efficient manner.
Essential functions:
- Firearms handling familiarization
- Firearms use and proficiency qualifications
- First Aid
- CPR / AED
- Handcuffing
- Baton
- 40-hour to 64-hour basic security training
- National Weapons Detection Training Program
- Active Shooter / Threat Training
- State Hand Gun license training
- Periodic Refresher Training
Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of security training protocols and techniques.
- Proficiency in effective teaching styles that engage trainees in the curricula.
- Ability to effectively demonstrate techniques and protocols in a manner understandable and adaptable by trainees.
- Ability to determine strengths and weaknesses of trainees at an early stage to ensure appropriate actions are taken to ensure the overall success of a training course or class.
- Interpretative Skills to read, understand and apply provisions of agency training criteria.
- Patience in teaching new skills and knowledge to trainees in such a manner as to instill confidence in trainees.
- Detailed focus on trainee techniques and tendencies to identify and correct any detrimental behaviors or aptitudes that may endanger the trainee's success.
- Ability to make critical, unbiased evaluations of trainee performances to protect the integrity of the contracts, the safety of the trainee and their colleagues on the contract, and the parties to be protected.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Trainers have supervisory responsibilities over trainees under their care, custody, and control during all training activities. Trainers must enforce discipline over the trainees and immediately advise the Program Managers to whom the trainee will be assigned and the Manger Operations and Support Services of any discipline or competency issues that arise. Such cases will be promptly dealt with fairly and consistently.
Work Environment
This position works with supervision from the Program Manager and the Training Manager. The former will support the conduct of training curricula, the addition of new curricula, and scheduling classes. At the same time, the latter has oversight of scheduling, performance evaluations, and coordination with the Program Manager.
This position is expected to work 30-40 hours per week, including travel to remote locations.
This position requires responsive and friendly customer service skills accompanied by professionalism and patience. Many trainees are not conversant in the subject matters to be discussed and will require a practical orientation and base-level training that may require extra time.
Exposure to noise levels over 85 decibels for more than 4 to 6 hours per day can be expected at the ranges. Trainers are to use protective ear and eyewear that minimizes exposure to any damage to hearing or sight.
The trainer may also serve as an Armorer for specific gun manufacturers, which entails the safe use of clearing protocols for weapons, protective gear for cleaning guns, and appropriate attention to detail in the examination of the fitness and suitability of a firearm.
Must be proficient in the English language.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
The physical demands described here an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Diversified Protection Corporation Diversified (DPC) is a trusted provider of integrated security solutions for private and public entities. We offer a full spectrum of services, from training and risk assessments to armed security guards. As a company with two decades of experience, our clients include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services (DHS/FPS); Department of Defense, Pentagon Force Protection Agency (DoD/PFPA), Department of the Army, and Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DoS/DS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE).
AAP/EEO Statement
Diversified Protection Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
