Training Manager

Job Description

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 Training Manager to lead and coordinate all training activities for a large, high-profile client, based out of our Atlanta, GA office. In this role, you will design, develop, deliver, and manage security training programs that ensure officers are fully prepared to meet client expectations and Securitas standards. This position requires travel to various client sites and flexibility in your schedule, as you may need to conduct initial and refresher training across different shifts. You will partner closely with the District Manager, Account Managers, and client leadership to align training with site needs, monitor compliance, and drive continuous improvement in training outcomes. This role is a great fit for someone who is passionate about developing people, highly organized, and confident managing training in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

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

• Competitive Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and leadership development programs
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a highly engaged, results-driven team

Essential Functions

1. Supports line management in achieving training and development objectives; together with management prepares goals and objectives for training.
2. Acts to ensure compliance with legally mandated and company mandated training requirements; acts to ensure compliance with and documents the training requirements of service contracts.
3. Conducts needs analysis studies; identifies operational discrepancies and confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and approaches.
4. Formulates training policies, programs and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs and company services; coordinates training activities so as not to conflict with client service schedules.
5. Selects 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 and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
7. 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.
8. Maintains records and prepares statistical reports to evaluate performance of training activities and instructors, and to monitor progress of trainees.
9. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Associate Degree and 1 year of training experience, or Associate's Degree and 3 years of progressively responsible related experience, 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

Knowledge of how adults acquire and use information and skills, and of training techniques suitable for different learning styles.

Skill in the use of audio-visual equipment and personal computers, including presentation software.

Skill in determining training needs, including identifying the components of performance and developing strategies for achieving performance improvement.

Excellent oral and written communications skills; presentation and group facilitation skills.

Knowledge of or ability to learn security services and operations.

Skill in the preparation and delivery of training programs in multiple settings.

Ability to understand the security service needs of customers and devise appropriate training.

Planning, organizing, record maintenance, and project management skills.

Skill in research and analysis.

Skill in observation, coaching and providing feedback to employees.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various employee and customer levels from direct service personnel to executives, and across diverse cultures.

Strong customer service and results orientation