Officer, Guard Training, HWAD

We're looking for an experienced Guard Training Officer .

The Guard Training Officer develops, maintains, delivers, and documents security training programs for the Guard force at Hawthorne Army Depot. This position supports new-hire and annual training, weapons qualification, physical agility testing, training records, audits, and security investigations to support compliant and effective Guard operations

Position may require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval. U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Guard Training Officer , here’s the work you’ll do:

• Develop security training programs, annual training schedules, facilities, and related budget inputs for the Uniformed Guard force, including Alarm Room Operators. Maintain training structure and resources to support readiness and compliance
• Deliver required new-hire and annual Guard training, including classroom instruction, field training, weapons training, weapons qualification, and physical agility testing. Certify required qualifications and monitor annual compliance for applicable employees
• Compile training, labor, timekeeping, operational, and compliance data for reporting to leadership and outside entities. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and internal operating procedures that support consistent Guard operations
• Coordinate training and certification documentation with Human Resources, Training, and Compliance. Represent Security during inspections, reviews, and audits of training and certification records, and manage the Individual Reliability Program for the Security force
• Perform investigations related to vehicle accidents, property damage, discrepancies, or security incidents. Complete incident reports, collect photographs and evidence, and support accurate documentation and escalation
• Support related security duties consistent with job scope and business needs, including occasional Field Supervisor coverage and flexible scheduling for nights or weekends as needed to meet training requirements. Maintain high ethical standards and comply with Company policies, safety expectations, and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct .

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Security training program knowledge sufficient to develop, deliver, document, and maintain required Guard training programs.
• Guard operations knowledge sufficient to train personnel on post requirements, alarm response, weapons qualification, investigations, and security procedures.
• Regulatory knowledge related to applicable state, federal, DoD, DOT, Army, PILB, and Company security requirements.
• Instruction and facilitation capability sufficient to present training to small and large groups in classroom and field environments.
• Security reporting and documentation capability sufficient to maintain accurate training records, qualification records, SOPs, reports, and audit materials
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and applicable security or training systems required to perform assigned work

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required..
• 3+ years of security, law enforcement, or military experience, including at least 6 months of training, instruction, or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications required by the Company’s Master Training Plan.
• Valid driver's license required. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a firearms instructor with the Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB), appropriate government security clearance, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clearance as required.
• If armed, must satisfactorily complete required physical and physical agility testing in accordance with applicable requirements. Must perform work safely and remain alert to potential work and safety hazards while performing safety-sensitive duties.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $58,200- $80,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion
• Hearing
• Fingering (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Expertise in any specific software required? (MS Office)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
• Expertise in specific software required, including Microsoft Office Suite and applicable security/training systems

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.