Security Trainer

Securitas is the global leader in protective services, delivering specialized guarding, advanced technology solutions, and comprehensive risk management across diverse industries. Our mission is simple: we help make your world a safer place. Built on trust, innovation, and global expertise, we provide tailored security solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with outstanding service.

We are seeking a Security Trainer, based in our Atlanta, GA office, to deliver state-required security licensing classes and new hire orientations in strict accordance with a defined curriculum and all regulatory and company requirements. This role conducts high-volume, in-person classes—often 60+ participants, ensures all content, delivery, testing, and documentation meet legal and company standards, maintains accurate training and licensing records, and partners with operations and site leadership to schedule classes, support timely licensing and onboarding, and reinforce a strong culture of safety, professionalism, and compliance.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in investing in our people. When you join Securitas, you’ll receive:

• Competitive Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 10 accrued vacation days, 4 personal holidays, 6 sick days

  • 401(k) with company match

• Career Growth: Ongoing training and leadership development programs

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a highly engaged, results-driven team

Essential Functions

1. Trains employees and job candidates; conducts new employee orientation, mandatory licensing training, on-the-job training, and training in health and safety practices.

2. Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated, contractual, and company mandated training requirements; documents training as required for purposes of licensing and under the terms of client contracts.

3. Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and approaches. 

4. Develops training schedules in conjunction with management; coordinates training activities so as not to conflict with client service schedules.

5. Follows appropriate instructional procedures or methods, such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role playing, and computer-based training.

6. Organizes training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation materials, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

7. Maintains records and prepares reports to evaluate performance of training activities, and to monitor progress of trainees.

8. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience in the security industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.

Core Competencies

• If required for assignment, must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

• Knowledge of training techniques suitable for different learning styles.

• Ability to use audio-visual equipment and personal computers.

• Ability to identify training needs.

• Oral and written communications skills; presentation and group facilitation skills.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn security services and operations.

• Planning, organizing, record maintenance, and project coordination skills.

• Skill in observation, coaching and providing feedback to employees.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various employee levels and across diverse cultures.

• Strong customer service and results orientation.

Company Website: https://www.securitasinc.com

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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