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Samaritan's Purse

Security Trainer

Boone, NC · On-site

As a Security Trainer, you will deliver impactful, hands-on security instruction to Samaritan's Purse staff both domestically and internationally. Take the lead in the classroom and the field develop ...

Allied Universal

Regional Security Trainer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

We are looking for candidates who have at least a year of security, law enforcement, or military experience and have a passion for teaching and training. Allied Universal will pay for all ...

Allied Universal

Regional Security Trainer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

We are looking for candidates who have at least a year of security, law enforcement, or military experience and have a passion for teaching and training. Allied Universal will pay for all ...

City Shield LLC

In House Security Trainer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Detroit-based contract security company City Shield Security Services is hiring an in house trainer to join our team. This person will report to the Director of Training and work out of our Detroit ...

The Mathworks

Senior Technical Security Trainer

Natick, MA · On-site

$118K - $183K/yr

Are you interested in training new staff members and coaching them as they apply security principles to their work? Do you enjoy implementing and improving processes that make products more secure?

Sight & Sound Theatres

Security Manager

Branson, MO · On-site

Partner with the Security Trainer, Security Lead, and Security Administrator to ensure the consistent and ongoing training of the team. * Monitor and maintain all state/federal guidelines required ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for security trainer in the United States is $27.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Security Trainer do?

A Security Trainer is responsible for educating employees or security personnel about safety protocols, security procedures, and emergency response strategies. They develop and deliver training programs on topics such as physical security, cybersecurity, threat assessment, and incident response. Security Trainers assess training needs, create instructional materials, and evaluate the effectiveness of their programs to ensure staff are prepared to handle security challenges. Their role is crucial in helping organizations minimize security risks and maintain a safe environment.

How does a Security Trainer typically collaborate with other departments to ensure effective security awareness across the organization?

A Security Trainer works closely with IT, HR, and management teams to tailor security training programs that address specific risks and compliance requirements within the organization. This collaboration ensures that training materials are relevant and accessible, and helps in identifying department-specific vulnerabilities. Regular meetings and feedback sessions with these departments allow Security Trainers to stay updated on emerging threats and organizational changes, enabling them to update training content accordingly. This cross-functional approach not only strengthens the organization's security posture but also encourages a culture of shared responsibility for security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Security Trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Security Trainer, you need a thorough understanding of physical and digital security protocols, instructional design, and relevant industry standards, typically supported by experience in security operations and certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Familiarity with e-learning platforms, simulation tools, and presentation software is essential for delivering effective training. Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills help engage trainees and adapt content to diverse audiences. These skills ensure that security personnel are well-prepared to identify threats and follow best practices, directly impacting organizational safety and compliance.

What is the difference between Security Trainer vs Security Officer?

AspectSecurity TrainerSecurity Officer
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Security Training CertificationsSecurity Guard License, Basic Security Training
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, corporate settings, client sitesSecurity posts, patrols, access control points
Employer & Industry UsageSecurity firms, corporate security departments, training companiesPrivate security companies, retail, event venues, corporate sites

While Security Trainers focus on educating and certifying security personnel, Security Officers are responsible for maintaining safety and security on-site. Both roles require security-related certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Security Trainer

Security Trainer

Samaritan's Purse

Boone, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

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Join the mission to equip and protect those serving around the world. As a Security Trainer, you will deliver impactful, hands-on security instruction to Samaritan's Purse staff both domestically and internationally. Take the lead in the classroom and the field develop, update, and present critical training materials that prepare teams for real-world challenges.
Step into a key role as a subject matter expert, where your experience in security and passion for ministry intersect. Help staff understand how security integrates with the Christian mission of Samaritan's Purse, and be ready to answer the tough questions that matter in complex, high-risk environments .
A Day in the Life of a Security Trainer, International:
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Security Trainer, International you will have the opportunity to:
  • Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
  • Provide security training and instruction that equips Samaritans Purse staff with security principles needed to mitigate security risks that threaten ministry staff and the ministrys mission and that helps staff operate safely abroad.
  • Develop and update curriculum for in-person security training and online security refresher training, ensuring that security training meet or exceed industry standards through continuous audits, research and collaboration with outside organizations and security training professionals. Catalog and quantify all training data from all security training events to include staff attendance, completion documents, and survey results into the learning management system.
  • Develop curriculum and provide instruction for new Country Security Managers and Country Directors on the basic development and implementation of security plans and procedures in Projects Country Offices.
  • Provide relevant, tailored Security Training to meet the cultural and security contexts for varied locations and teams, including International Projects Country Offices, Disaster Assistance Response Team, Operation Christmas Child, and World Medical Mission.
  • Align training with the vision and objectives provided by the Short-Term Response and Security Training Manager, the International Security Director, the Vice President of Security and other senior ministry leadership.
  • Organize and plan the logistics of all international security trainings for International Field Staff, national staff and affiliate offices including assessments of locations, acquisition of applicable equipment, and coordination with the Travel Department and other stakeholders.
  • Act as the initial focal point and provide frame of reference for new employees regarding Samaritans Purses international security policies, procedures and practices.
  • Work closely with Information Technology to conduct equipment training for staff on various communication devices to include radios, satellite communication devices, mobile apps, and computer software.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse .
Qualifications & Experience :
  • Bachelors degree (B. A.) and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Security management is required. Experience teaching and training in a classroom and field environment is required. Samaritans Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team certification or ability and willingness to become certified within the first 12 months of employment is required. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of instructional methods, techniques, and instructional design
  • Ability to comfortably speak in front of a group of people and communicate complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to understand complex security situations and relate possible impacts on security officers
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize information to develop a complete picture of security situations
  • Ability to make timely and accurate decisions in complex or uncertain environments
  • Ability to communicate effectively across socio-economic, political, and cultural lines
  • Ability to lead others in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ (spiritual maturity)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Foreign language skills are strongly preferred

Job Location: Boone, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations: Travel Expectation: 60-75 days/annually.
Benefits:
  • On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
  • Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
  • Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Term Life Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12 vacation/personal days
  • 10 sick days

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:
  • We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
  • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
  • We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
  • We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
  • We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16,17,18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
  • We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
  • We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
  • We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
  • We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
  • We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
  • We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
  • We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5.

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