Job Description
Job Description
SEIU 32BJ Training Fund
Security Officer: Self Defense Instructor
The 32BJ Training Fund is seeking qualified candidates for part-time Security Officer: Self Defense instructors for classes taught in the New York City metropolitan area.
About us:
SEIU 32BJ is a service union headquartered in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan that represents cleaners, maintenance workers, service staff, and security officers in the New York City area and nine other states on the East Coast. Our mission is to educate every member so that they have the tools they need to meet the challenges of a changing industry.
Who we’re looking for:
- Creative, dynamic instructors with security/law enforcement training experience, including self-defense, who enjoy working in diverse linguistic and cultural settings
- Teachers who have a passion to empower security professionals through teaching industry skills and education
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement lesson plans that are aligned with the curriculum and incorporate the provided educational materials
- Teach course content using a student-centered approach
- Follow applicable agency curriculum requirements
- Co-teach with 1-2 other instructors, on occasion
- Maintain and submit records of attendance
- Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor
- Participate in relevant professional development activities, as available
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Experience teaching self-defense training to adult learners, particularly with law enforcement and security personnel
- Preference given to candidates with NYS Security Guard Instructor's certification from NYS DCJS
- 3-5 years of related Security Officer/Law Enforcement experience (required)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification from American Heart Association a plus
Other qualifications and skills
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred)
- Flexible schedule (willing to work nights and weekends)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with students from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to use digital platforms to instruct, communicate, and record program data
COVID-19 Considerations
- Record of completed COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed medical/religious exemption form organization prior to interviewing
- Compliance with current COVID-19 protocols of the organization
Classes Offered
- Self Defense
- 8-Hour Annual In-Service Trainings
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Other security and life safety related classes, as appropriate and available
Location(s)
- Primarily at the Training Fund’s Manhattan location
- Other locations in New York City will be available, depending on the class
- Must be willing to travel occasionally to off-site locations in metro New York City area
Compensation:
- $75 per teaching hour for classes requiring instructor certifications
- $50 per hour for non-teaching activities such as professional development
- Paid preparation time
- Paid in-house training, coaching, and professional development opportunities
- Paid travel time to off-site/employer locations