Director of Training

Job Title: Director of Training

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $100,000

Location: Irwindale, CA

Job Shift: Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Overview

Absolute International Security is seeking a professional Director of Training to lead all aspects of our security training facility, from state-licensed curriculum design through instructor development, compliance, and day-to-day training operations. This role is responsible for the quality and integrity of every program we deliver, ensuring students graduate job-ready, licenses and regulatory standing stay in good order, and the facility's training reputation continues to develop. The ideal candidate combines instructional leadership with hands-on knowledge of security, law enforcement, or military training standards, and is equally comfortable in a classroom, on the range, and in stakeholder meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Set the strategic direction, quality standards, and growth plan for the training facility's full course catalog
• Own training outcomes end-to-end, tying curriculum decisions to guard performance, client satisfaction, and retention
• Report on training KPIs (completion rates, licensing pass rates, client feedback) to executive leadership

Student Pipeline & Business Development

• Develop and foster relationships with existing and new workforce centers, vocational schools, and employment assistance programs
• Bring in new student headcount through marketing and outreach efforts
• Increase volume of business for the Training Facility in a manageable and scalable manner

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

• Maintain the facility's state licensure and ensure all courses meet mandated hour requirements and approved curricula for unarmed and armed guard training
• Serve as primary point of contact for state regulatory audits and inspections
• Monitor changes in use-of-force law, firearms/baton certification standards, and other applicable regulations, and update curriculum accordingly

Curriculum & Instructional Design

• Desgin, evaluate, and continuously improve course content, blending classroom instruction with scenario-based and hands-on skills training
• Use test scores, field performance data, and client feedback to identify and close training gaps
• Develop training materials, assessments, and certification standards for new and existing programs

Instructor Management & Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and certify instructors, including former law enforcement and military personnel
• Build and run instructor evaluation, coaching, and train-the-trainer programs
• Manage instructor scheduling and performance, including addressing conduct or compliance issues

Operations & Budget

• Own the training department's budget, including equipment, facility, and vendor costs
• Manage classroom, range, and simulation facility logistics and equipment needs
• Plan class scheduling and instructor capacity to meet client hiring demand

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate training policies, changes, and performance clearly to instrcutors, trainees, and executive leadership
• Partner with client-facing teams to align training content with client and industry expectations
• Model and reinforce a professional, safety-first, de-escalation-focused culture across the training program

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in education, criminal justice, organizational leadership, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of private security operations, training, instructional leadership, or education program management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of state licensing requirements for security guard training (or a directly comparable regulated training environment, e.g. law enforcement or military instruction).
• Experience in the security industry or a related field preferred.

Certifications

• Possess a valid guard card permit or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary to operate Company vehicle.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 26 years old
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and additional screening requirements
• Demonstrated experience designing curriculum and evaluating instructional effectiveness
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing instructional staff
• Experience with use-of-force doctrine and defensible tactical/de-escalation instruction
• Familiarity with firearms and/or baton certification training programs
• Experience maintaining a training facility's licensure through state audits
• Strong budget management and operational planning skills
• Effective written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong multi-tasking, task management, and attention to detail
• Possesses a professional and customer service oriented demeanor with emphasis on team collaboration and employee/client relations
• Acts with confidentiality and discretion
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
• Must be dependable, committed to ethical conduct, and acts with integrity
• Available to work outside normally scheduled hours on an as-needed basis and accessible via phone 24/7 for emergency response

Additional Information / Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Training and Career Development
• Employee Assistance Programs

This position is at-will, and job duties/schedules may be adjusted based on client requirements or operational needs.