Security Driver Training Instructor I with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: The Security Driver Training Instructor will serve as an instructor and course manager for security driver training courses with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The incumbent also serves as a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) subject matter expert on security/counterterrorist driving, vehicle dynamics, motorcade operations, off road driving and other related areas. Primary Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, and instructs driver training courses
Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses
Researches and reviews current reports related to Diplomatic Security (DS) and introduces applicable information into driver training courses
Resolves problems that occur in the preparation for and during training
Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training and Accreditation (FLETA) accreditation standards
Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met
Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations
Identifies need for and assists with revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the driver training curriculum effectiveness and quality
Participates in curriculum review conferences
Ensure optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources
Assists instructors in other security related subjects including terrorist operations, surveillance detection, attack recognition, and motorcade operations
Provides assistance in conducting practical exercises when needed
Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range or audiences
Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations interested in or affected by security/defensive driving
Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in the security/counterterrorist driving, vehicle dynamics, and motorcade operations areas through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops
Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities
Submits training records in a timely manner
Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials
Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs
Employee will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Education and/or Experience: High School diploma required; Associates degree preferred but demonstrated work experience in this field will be considered
Certification as a driving instructor from a law enforcement academy or driver training school/academy with one (1) - three (3) years of instructor experience (must have taught at least one (1) class per week during that time)
Previous Law enforcement or military instructor experience desired
Knowledge of security/antiterrorist driving principles and concepts
Knowledge of terrorist operations and surveillance detection
Knowledge of vehicle mechanics, engineering, and fabrication
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness
Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred
Ability to provide in-car and classroom instruction for DS courses excluding off road and unimproved road driving techniques and tactical motorcades
Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude unsafe driving situations to ensure training exercises are conducted in a safe manner
Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities
Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings
Must have excellent people and organizational skills
Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks
Must be able to lift equipment and different types of tires when required
Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license
Security Clearance: Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals
Physical Demands: Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations, at times, during inclement weather
Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risk
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials while demonstrating physically challenging practical exercises.
Travel: Periodic local travel (Washington DC and surrounding areas) and occasional overseas travel may be required.

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