Security Training Manager

CenCore is seeking a Security Training Manager, based at Fort Meade, Maryland, to build and lead training for personnel in Access Control, the Security Operations Center (SOC), and the Visitor Control Center (VCC). This hands-on role works as an extension of the Director of Operations and Training. It makes sure every officer is trained on post orders, procedures, security systems, emergency response, and contract requirements before and throughout their assignment. The Training Manager partners with site leadership, quality, and program management to keep a cleared workforce ready for the mission, and travels regularly to all program sites to keep training consistent.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage initial, refresher, remedial, and recurring training for Access Control, SOC, and VCC personnel, in line with contract requirements, post orders, SOPs, and security regulations.
• Deliver classroom, hands-on, scenario-based, and on-the-job training to new hires and current staff across all shifts and program sites.
• Oversee onboarding and certification for new hires, and confirm readiness through written tests, observations, drills, and practical demonstrations before officers are assigned to posts.
• Train personnel on access control, badge issuance, visitor processing and accountability, incident reporting, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, handling sensitive information, and security systems.
• Create and maintain lesson plans, training materials, job aids, exams, and practical exercises, and update them when post orders, procedures, systems, or contract requirements change.
• Support the Director of Operations and Training on site readiness by working with supervisors to find performance gaps and deliver corrective or remedial training.
• Coordinate and document recurring drills, including emergency response, evacuation, incident escalation, and continuity procedures.
• Keep training records, certifications, attendance logs, and compliance documentation accurate and audit-ready, and use incident trends and audit findings to improve training.
• Build cross-training programs that increase workforce flexibility across Access Control, SOC, and VCC functions.
• Prepare training status reports, metrics, and briefings for program leadership and customer review.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• U.S. citizenship, with a valid U.S. Passport Book for international travel
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in security operations, access control, visitor control, SOC operations, training, or a related field
• 2+ years developing, delivering, or managing training programs in a security, law enforcement, military, government, or contract environment
• Experience training personnel on operational procedures, emergency response, report writing, customer service, and security systems
• Working knowledge of Access Control, SOC, and Visitor Control processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an Intelligence Community or government access control program
• Bachelor's degree
• Prior support of a government, federal, DoD, DHS, or cleared facility contract
• Experience with badging systems, access control platforms, visitor management systems, alarm monitoring software, or incident tracking systems
• Prior military, law enforcement, force protection, or physical security training experience
• Instructor certification or other formal training certification
• Ability to walk 3 to 5 miles during a shift and stand for 60 minutes at a time, with prolonged standing
• Ability to frequently climb stairs and ramps, and occasionally climb ladders
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (22.5 kg) and occasionally push or pull 50 to 75 lbs (22.5 to 34 kg) with an assistive device

Skills / Competencies

• Training program design and management
• Instruction and facilitation for adult learners, from small groups to large groups
• Lesson plan, SOP-based instruction, and performance documentation development
• Audit preparation and training compliance recordkeeping
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Organization and attention to detail under deadlines
• Coaching and leadership
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• This position is based at Fort Meade, Maryland, with approximately 20% to 30% travel to all program sites, including international travel. Travel will be heavier during the initial transition period.
• Work takes place in offices, training rooms, control centers, and operational security environments.
• Must be available to support multiple shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Normal visual acuity (near, far, and peripheral, with correction).