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Security Training Instructor, Airport Screening Operations

Leidos Rochester, NY On-site senior full-time

Salary

$52,000 - $94,000 per year

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Description

Leidos is seeking a Security Training Instructor (STI) to deliver and manage screener training in support of a TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP) task order at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

The successful candidate will provide screening instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of TSA-approved training programs, adapt and develop local training materials, support training department administrative functions, manage classroom dynamics, and maintain communication with the Program Manager and TSA training management.

The STI will also provide mentoring/coaching to Assistant Training Instructors (ATIs) and screeners, administer and score training tests, and support Level 1 and Level 2 TSO certification pipelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide screening instruction within established guidelines and standards
  • Adapt and develop local training materials
  • Support training department administrative functions
  • Manage classroom dynamics
  • Maintain communication with Program Manager and TSA training management
  • Provide mentoring/coaching to ATIs and screeners
  • Administer and score training tests
  • Support Level 1 and Level 2 TSO certification pipelines

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of experience functioning as a certified TSO-equivalent screener at a senior/certified level
  • Six months of specialized experience using instructional methods
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a TSA Public Trust
  • Physical/medical requirements for screening work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience as a TSA-certified Security Training Instructor or federal TSO instructor
  • Experience managing Assistant Training Instructors or a multi-site OJT program
  • Experience with the TSO Scorecard / Threat Detection Training Plan (TDTP) methodology
  • Instructional design certification

Pay Range: $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • TSA-certified Security Training Instructor
  • TSO Scorecard / Threat Detection Training Plan (TDTP) methodology
  • instructional design certification
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