Regional Training & Readiness Manager (Security)

Job Description:

Help Build and Strengthen Operational Readiness Across Critical Security Operations


We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Regional Training & Readiness Manager to support operational excellence across multiple security sites. In this role, you will partner with site leadership to develop teams, ensure consistent training, strengthen operational readiness, and maintain the highest performance standards across the region.
This position is ideal for a training, operations, or security leader who enjoys coaching others, solving operational challenges, and driving workforce readiness in fast-paced environments.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
• Work Site Location: This is a remote position. (Candidates located in Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina are preferred)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) with employer matching contributions; paid time off (PTO) policy; paid holidays; disability coverage; and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Travel: Up to 50% to support business needs as they arise

Your Responsibilities
Lead Training & Onboarding Excellence

• Facilitate onboarding and training for newly hired Site Security Managers.
• Support the onboarding and development of Site Training Managers across the region.
• Coach, mentor, and guide site leaders to ensure successful role transitions and long-term effectiveness.
• Reinforce training standards, operational procedures, and best practices across multiple locations.

Drive Readiness & Operational Performance

• Conduct field-based competency evaluations and performance assessments.
• Deliver remedial, specialized, and scenario-based training programs to address operational needs.
• Lead tabletop exercises and readiness assessments to strengthen site preparedness.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate operational readiness exercises, assessments, and training activities to ensure sites meet performance, compliance, and security standards.

Support Critical Business Continuity

• Provide temporary coverage for Site Training Manager vacancies when needed.
• Partner with operational leadership to identify training gaps and implement corrective action plans.
• Monitor training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.

Build Future Capability

• Mentor emerging leaders and strengthen leadership bench strength across the region.
• Promote consistent training execution and operational excellence standards.
• Partner with site leadership to foster a culture of learning, accountability, and readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Experience leading training, readiness, operations, security, military, law enforcement, emergency management, or related programs.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop frontline leaders and managers.
• Experience conducting field assessments, audits, evaluations, or operational reviews.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Background in security operations, critical infrastructure, mission-critical environments, or large-scale operational programs.
• Experience conducting tabletop exercises, readiness drills, or emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and train-the-trainer methodologies.

What Success Looks Like:

• New site leaders are onboarded quickly and effectively.
• Training programs are delivered consistently across all assigned locations.
• Sites maintain a high state of operational readiness and compliance.
• Training gaps are identified and resolved proactively.
• Operational leaders have the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to lead successful teams.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work.  This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.