Protective Security Training Specialist

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Protective Security Training Specialist, you will lead the development and sustainment of the protective security training program for security officers and other USAA personnel. Teaches and all relevant protective security content. Conducts initial security training and maintenance security training for USAA employees in accordance with regulatory requirements.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Provides security orientation/training to USAA employees in distributed work facilities.
• Maintains effective liaison with law enforcement and corporate security personnel.
• Maintains control and accountability for USAA ammunition, protective security training equipment, and uniform equipment.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned to include maintaining skill level and proficiency of protective security roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Facilitates Workplace Violence Training based on state and location requirements.
• Complete and maintain training records for state certifications, first aid, and all licensing and training requirements.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 or more years operational experience in security force or law enforcement.
• Job Offer contingent on passing a Fit for Duty evaluation.
• Initial and continued employment conditional upon passing USAA’s Protective Security training standards within 3 attempts (for initial and follow-on training cycles) and obtaining required state armed security license and/or certification for assigned post state, i.e., Texas security commission, Florida security D and G licenses, Arizona armed guard training, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Private Security Services Instructor, or  North Carolina Department of Public Safety Private Protective Services Instructor, within 6 months.
• Certified Weapons/Firearms Instructor.

What sets you apart:

• Three or more years of leadership in military or law enforcement

• Five or more years’ experience as firearms instructor

• Ability to travel 20% of the time. (yearly)

• The National Rifle Association (NRA) Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor

• Nationally recognized handgun instructor certification ie Sig Saur, Glock

• The ability to obtain the State of North Carolina & Virginia Firearms Instructor and Security Officers Instructor License.

• Ability to work outdoors and conduct handgun range training 

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $79,500.00 - $143,100.00.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.