Field Training Officer - Full Time
Reports To: Field Training Manager
Primary Location: West Des Moines, IA (On-site)
Wage: $35.00/HR
About our team:
We are a dynamic, dedicated team that provides management and support for a global guarding services account that spans across 30+ countries. Our client is an industry-leading datacenter organization, and we pride ourselves in delivering best-in-class solutions through our teams made up of Security Operations, Operations Support, Business Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources. As part of this team, you’ll work alongside a group of professionals that are committed to excellence and innovation.
We offer more than just a job; we offer the chance to be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your contributions are valued and your growth matters. In this role, you will thrive in a dynamic environment while supporting a prestigious multinational client account. You will gain exposure to global operations and cross-regional collaboration, and you will have access to continuous learning, training programs, and career development opportunities designed to help you succeed.
About The Role:
The Field Training Officer (FTO) serves as the principal training resource for a datacenter campus or metro location. In addition to providing training, job functions may include problem resolution, service enhancement, and process improvement as it pertains to security operations, safety, and training. The Field Training Officer reports directly to the Field Training Manager (FTM), and will work closely with other sites, regional, and headquarter leadership. This position will have no direct reports but will work closely with campus and sub-regional training leadership to assess employees, site, and campus needs.
Perks & Benefits:
What You Can Expect:
In this role, you serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding and ongoing training at the site, campus, and country level. You are responsible for training and certifying new security personnel, delivering refresher and sustainment training, and ensuring officers consistently meet required security standards. This includes evaluating performance during training and maintaining accurate training records and certifications.
You are responsible for tracking training completion for all security personnel and maintaining required training and safety documentation in line with established policies and procedures. You conduct recurring training audits, prepare and submit required reports, and handle critical or confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
You collaborate closely with local leadership, the PMO training team, and program leadership to develop site‑specific training plans, recommend onboarding and training schedules, and support compliance‑related tools and processes. You will communicate with client representatives and internal stakeholders, including leading in‑person and virtual training sessions, presentations, and group meetings.You will also support additional tasks as needed to help meet ongoing operational requirements.
What You Need To Apply:
An associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in the security industry, business operations, or a similar environment, along with 2+ years of training or instructional experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Experience in datacenter environments and developing or delivering training is preferred.
Being comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint as these tools are used regularly.
This role requires frequent travel, approximately 50% of the time, including travel between sites—sometimes with limited notice—and occasional travel between regions or countries to support operational needs. A valid passport and a genuine passion for travel are essential. Applicants must also be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (such as during emergencies or high‑priority events).
All applicants must have reliable means of communication and transportation (public or private) to travel to and from work, the legal right to work in the country where the position is located, and proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and the common local language (where applicable).
Basic Requirements:
Must have great attention to detail and remain vigilant throughout shift.
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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Securitas knows Security. It is our only business. As The Leader in Protective Services, we invest in people, knowledge and technology to deliver customized, cost-effective and class-leading solutions. Our parent company, Securitas AB, is a global company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and employs over 370,000 people in 58 countries. Securitas USA, and its 95,000 employees and more than 500 branch managers, is the most locally-focused security company in the United States.
With a 91% customer retention rate, Securitas is the only organization capable of providing security expertise and solutions across the Six Pillars of Protective Services; specifically: On-Site, Mobile, and Remote Guarding; Electronic Security, Fire & Safety, and Corporate Risk Management. Through our class-leading Securitas Operation Center and by leveraging the largest Mobile footprint in North America, Securitas is now also delivering Integrated Guarding, a customizable and cohesive security solution.
Interested in joining Securitas? Every day more than 10,000 organizations around the world rely on Securitas professionals to keep their human, property and intellectual assets safe and secure. Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities, including security professionals, branch managers, business development staff, and a wide variety of management and leadership roles. Our core values are Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join us!
