Training Manager

<strong>Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.<br><br></strong><strong>Position Title: </strong>Training Manager<br><br><strong>Location: </strong>Chantilly, Virginia (VA)<br><br><strong>Securitas USA: Your Opportunity to Lead and Create:<br><br></strong>At Securitas, we recognize that authentic leadership means more than just overseeing operations and processes; it's about setting a vision, inspiring, and making a tangible impact. We are seeking a Training Manager based out of Chantilly, Virginia (VA). This is more than a job; This is your opportunity to steer change and influence the direction of training and development on a vast scale.<br><br><strong>Why Securitas? Making the World a Safer Place<br><br></strong>Being a part of Securitas is being a part of a global corporation devoted to innovation and excellence. We offer a special setting that fosters personal development and honors achievements. Being an essential part of a team that prioritizes integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness. As a member of our Team, you will truly make a difference on the communities we serve. We would love to speak with you if you are interested in taking on this significant and fulfilling position and help advance the culture that is driven by performance and centered around execution, purpose, and belonging. Join us on our mission of making the world a safer place.<br><br><strong>About Securitas<br><br></strong><ul><li>Our Values: Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness</li><li>Our Team: 340,000+ skilled employees</li><li>Established: Securitas AB (1934) – Helsingborg, Sweden</li><li>Industry: Providing global and specialized services (6 Pillars)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>Plans, coordinates and delivers training and staff development programs for Security Officers, Supervisors and other employees. Develops and adapts programs for specific sites and customers.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Supporting/Achieving training and development objectives.</li><li>Prepares goals and objectives for training together with management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legally mandated and company mandated training requirements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with and documents the training requirements of service contracts.</li><li>Conducts needs analysis studies; identifies operational discrepancies and confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and approaches.</li><li>Formulates training policies, programs and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs and company services.</li><li>Coordinates training activities so as not to conflict with client service schedules.</li><li>Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods, such as individual training, group instruction, self study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role playing, and computer based training.</li><li>Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.</li><li>Trains assigned instructors and supervisory personnel in effective techniques for training, such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, health and safety practices, supervisory development, and adaptations to changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.</li><li>Maintains records and prepares statistical reports to evaluate performance of training activities and instructors, and to monitor progress of trainees.</li><li>Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits Offered<br><br></strong>Securitas will offer a salary range of $80K - $85K /Annually in addition to a full benefit package that includes:<br><br><ul><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Dental </li><li>Vision</li><li>10 Vacation Days Accrued</li><li>4 Floating Holidays</li><li>6 Sick Days</li><li>401K<br><br></li></ul><strong>Position Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Ensures Delivery of High-Quality Customer Service. </li><li>Helps Sustain Client and Employee Retention.</li><li>Is Organized, Self-Disciplined, Technologically Savvy, Compliant, and Communicates Timely and Effectively at All Levels.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Education/Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>At Least 18 Years of Age. </li><li>Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Private Security Services Instructor Certification (Must be able to acquire within 6 weeks of hire, Securitas will assist). </li><li>Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of training experience.</li><li>Or Associate’s Degree and 3 years of progressively responsible related experience.</li><li>Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.</li><li>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.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Company Website: </strong>https://www.securitasinc.com<br><br><em>Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.<br><br></em>Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.<br><br><strong>Benefits Include<br><br></strong><ul><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Employer-provided medical and dental coverage</li><li>Company-paid life insurance</li><li>Voluntary life and disability insurance</li><li>Employee assistance plan</li><li>Securitas Saves discount program</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid time away from work<br><br></li></ul>Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.<br><br>Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

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