Security Skills Trainer

Job description / Role

Olive requires an experienced Security Skills Trainer to design and deliver a variety of security related courses across the Middle East and North Africa.

Purpose of Role:

You will be part of a multi-national team delivering a range of training modules that underpin vocational awards accredited by a variety of awarding bodies.

You will be knowledgeable and experienced in delivering class room training and on the job training covering all elements of security management. This will include first aid, weapon handling, physical intervention, patrolling, searching (people and vehicles), communications, base and guard force security,

You will also be required to assess student workplace performance in accordance with Awarding Body standards and guidance.

Delivery will be primarily in Arabic but there will be a requirement to communicate (both verbally and written) in English.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years experience in an operations environment in the security industry (military or police) plus 5 years accredited teaching experience; or
• A minimum of 20 years experience in an operations environment in the Security industry.
• Candidates will be required to possess a recognized Assessor qualification; an additional Verifier qualification will be preferred.
• Previous Middle East training and classroom experience essential.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a pre-requisite .
• Ability to quickly develop professional and trusted relationships with a variety of cultures and clients.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible as befits a trainer’s role within a fast growing sector.
• High level of self motivation and communication skills, which will enable excellence in a highly productive environment.
• Strong team player who can communicate effectively with students, client and fellow training team-members.
• Ability to work with a high level of initiative and limited supervision, often in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to travel throughout the MENA region on a regular basis and to deliver training in potentially remote locations.

About the Company

Olive Group is a global provider of integrated security and risk mitigation solutions that enable governments, non-governmental and international organisations, and commercial customers to assure high-value assets.

The company offers an array of security services and technology-enabled solutions to support critical infrastructure protection, post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian work and emerging market requirements.

Olive Group operates in over thirty countries with principal offices in Dubai, London and Washington, D.C.