Job description

Technical Security Instructor II

Location: Dunn Loring, VA, USA

Summary

ANG is currently staffing for a Technical Security Instructor who is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems

(TSS). disciplines:

• Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.
• Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.
• Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X-rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.
• Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.
• Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.

The incumbent requires minimal supervision or mentoring to quickly learn multiple technical security courses and instructional techniques. The incumbent works under the guidance of the Program Office.

Essential Functions

• Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring by mastering all courses in designated discipline and other TSS topics to teach multiple training topics covering at least 15 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.
• Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).
• Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student's comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.
• Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.
• Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course.
• Collaborates with curriculum designers to help define course structure and content to produce high quality technical security system training materials.
• Supports team with course content reviews by providing input and updates to ensure training materials are relevance and accurate
• Mentor instructors as well as provides cross-functional support across teams.
• Participates in cross training to learn and master additional training topics.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge and ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Work Environment

This job operates in three different environments; a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines; a professional classroom environment which routinely uses audio visual equipment and computers; a professional technical laboratory environment which routinely uses a variety of electronic technician tools and equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time
• Frequently moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly
• Frequently moves electronic equipment up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 80% of the time
• Must be able to use a ladder in excess of 12 feet
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours, as needed.

Travel

Travel is expected up to 15% of the time for this position.

Experience

• Four (4) + years of technical skills and experience of installing, repairing, and troubleshooting in any of the following GSA approved security containers, locking devices, electromechanical locks, mechanical spin dial locks, vaults, LFICs, pushbutton locksets, electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, IoT devices, IP-CCTV, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment.
• Skills and experience should support any of the following systems:
• Automated Access Control devices
• Hardline, Force Entry and Ballistics Resistance Door
• Door control systems
• Explosive detection devices
• Vehicle barrier control
• Public Address Systems
• X-ray machines for security screening,
• Basic Computer Networking
• Security Management Systems Enterprise
• Closed Circuit TV Security Systems
• Fiber Optic Installation

• Experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.
• Two (2) + years of experience in Department of State TSS installation is preferred.
• Experience as an instructor, adult educator or consultant in a professional work environment is preferred.

Education

• Associate of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal education.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electronic fundamentals, National Electric Code, ANSI/TIA-568 standards, and OSHA safety regulations. This requirement does not apply to the Locks and Operator disciplines, however, is considered an advantage to have this knowledge.
• For the Locks discipline a current or former Locksmith or GSA Safe and Vault Technician certification is required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive an official U.S. government van/sedan

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $128,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

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