Construction Security Instructor I - OBXtek Inc.
Springfield, VA 22153
About the Job
OBXtek is currently staffing for a Construction Security Instructor I who is eager to share their knowledge and train employees for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Technical Security Engineering Team at the US Department of State. This job could be your steppingstone to a new career!
- Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training course(s) in order to teach one or two training topic(s).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 on the basis of 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.
- Identifies errors, makes recommendations, and provides input on training curriculum materials for team consideration.
- Participates in team meetings to learn and support training product development
Active Secret Clearance
- Must have a high school diploma.
- One to two years of formal education towards a degree from an accrediting institution in order to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal education.
- 2+ years of construction security experience with any of the following methods and equipment used in the field of construction security:
- Guard Force Operations
- Physical Security Systems
- Technical Security Systems
- Site Safety
- Material Inspection
- Record Keeping
- Surveillance Techniques
- Blueprint Reading
- Budgets and Schedules
- Emergency Medical
- Technical Espionage
- Preferred experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.
- 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 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 program and much more.
OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as 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.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.