Job title: Training Instructor
Reports to: Training Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Purpose of job: To ensure effective and efficient training of
guards, drivers, supervisors, radio controllers, back up crew, CIT crew and
Field Officers are well trained and understand their duties and
responsibilities for effective performance as well as coordinating the
logistical requirements of that training.
- Prepare and conduct lessons on various topics
during induction course programs and assist in refresher training of
uniformed employees in line with the course timetables.
- Monitor measure and report on uniformed staff
training and achievements within agreed format and timescales and assist
to classify guards on the basis of test conducted after the induction
training.
- Ensure training activities meet with and
integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health
and safety, legal stipulation and general duty of care.
- Manage and control departmental expenditure
within agreed budget considering the costs of planned programs.
- Take part in preparation, review and updating
of training manuals and other course materials for all in house courses
based on the changing organisational needs and within the agreed
timelines.
- Carry out spot checks at various sites on a
monthly basis to evaluate the effectiveness of training, establish
training needs and make necessary recommendations.
- Conduct Security market intelligence to keep
up with training requirements.
- Implement proposed improvements in Trainings.
- Providing job-specific training and On Job
Training as per agreed schedule and timelines
- Maintain an inventory of all training
equipment and resource at your disposal and take responsibility for their
maintenance and safety.
- Prepare and conduct practical lessons on
various topics such as drill, self-defense, search, medical etc. during
induction course programs and assist in refresher training of uniformed
employees in line with the course timetables.
- Assist HRM in coordination of guard’s
recruitment, shortlisting of candidates as per the KSIA training standards
and regulations, such as education, height, certificates etc. and
administration of psychometric tests.
- Monitor measure and report on uniformed staff
PFA test conducted during recruitment /refresher courses within agreed
format and assist to classify guards on the basis of test conducted during
the PFA training.
- Plan and conduct required post-course
evaluations on a monthly basis to assess the effectiveness of training and
present finding in the approved company format.
- Conduct site visits to assess learner’s
current skill level then compare results with course prerequisites and
provide job-specific training (OJT) if necessary.
- Ensure all training activities presided over
by you meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for
quality management, health and safety, legal stipulation and general duty
of care.
- Address all disciplinary issues, punctuality
and smartness of all recruits and uniformed staff at the training school
in liaison with the Training Manager.
Dimensions / KPI’s
Corporate success factors:
- Deliver quality service, every day, every
time.
- Leading provider of innovative technology
based security solutions.
- Adherence to a robust revenue collection
policy.
- Continuous improvement of processes,
procedures and service delivery.
- Value adding talent management and succession
planning model. Key competencies/skills
- A training professional with a proven track
record in the training and security arena.
- An ability to carry out scope of work and
produce the relevant level of supporting documentation to support such
schemes.
- A sound working knowledge of security best
practice and legislation affecting the security role.
- Good knowledge of technology driven security
solutions as well as a willingness to continually upgrade that knowledge.
- Sound judgement and decision making skills,
with a “hands on”, problem solving approach, able to remain calm under
pressure and take control of incidents, pro-active and self-motivated.
- An ability to work as part of team and also
have the ability to lead teams.
- Experience of writing course material,
preparing lesson plans and power point lesson presentations.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills to
meet deadlines and pay attention to detail.
- Must have the highest level of integrity, vigilant
and of sound judgement.
- Should be unrelenting in the pursuit of
excellence, ensuring to lead by setting the standards.
Required qualifications / experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a
Diploma in security studies with 2 years post experience.
- Professional management qualification, in
addition to security qualifications.
- A minimum of two years of experience in
teaching or instructing preferably in the security industry.
- A recognised teaching or instructor
qualification.
- Proficient in MS Office suite packages.
How to Apply
Send your cover letter and CV to
careers@securex.co.ke clearly indicating on the email heading: ‘Application for
the role of Training Instructor’.
Application deadline is COB 12th
February 2016
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
