Technical Security Systems Instructor II

Teaching

• Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple TSS 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.

Curriculum Development  

• Collaborates with the 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 new instructors as well as provides cross-functional support across teams.

• Participates in cross training to learn additional training topics.

Salary Range:  $148,829.72 - $148,829.72 per year

• 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.
• 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. It is preferred if skills and experience support any of the following systems:

o Automated Access Control deviceso Hardline, Force Entry and Ballistics Resistance Dooro Door control systemso Explosive detection deviceso Vehicle barrier controlo Public Address Systemso X-ray machines for security screening,o Basic Computer Networkingo Security Management Systems Enterpriseo Closed Circuit TV Security Systemso Fiber Optic Installation

• Experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.

• Experience as an instructor is preferred.

• 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.

• 2+ years of experience in Department of State TSS installation is preferred.

• 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 to include the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMC Level-2, CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.