**Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.** **Position Title:** Training Security Specialist **Location:** Abilene, TX **Salary Range:** $71,000–$81,000 annually **Securitas USA: Your Opportunity to Lead and Develop** At Securitas, leadership means developing people, strengthening operations, and setting standards that scale. We are seeking a **Training Security Specialist** based in **Abilene, TX** to support training, onboarding, and operational readiness within a high-profile, technology-driven security environment. This role plays a critical part in onboarding and training personnel supporting a **24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)** and requires someone who is both operationally grounded and highly organized, with deep experience using **Smartsheet** to manage training workflows, documentation, and reporting. **Why Securitas? Making the World a Safer Place** Securitas is a global leader in protective services, committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we invest heavily in their development. As part of our team, you will help shape a culture driven by performance, accountability, and preparedness—while making a real impact in the communities and environments we protect. **About Securitas** + **Our Values:** Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness + **Our Team:** 340,000+ employees worldwide + **Established:** 1934, Helsingborg, Sweden + **Industry:** Global protective services and security solutions **Job Summary** The Training Security Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering onboarding and ongoing training programs for Security Officers, SOC personnel, Supervisors, and other assigned employees. This role ensures all training is compliant with regulatory, contractual, and company standards and is delivered in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment. A core component of this role is the **design, execution, and tracking of training programs using Smartsheet** , supporting structured onboarding, compliance tracking, and performance reporting. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead onboarding and training initiatives for personnel supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment + Partner with operations and site leadership to establish training objectives and readiness standards + Ensure compliance with all legally mandated, contractually required, and company-required training + Maintain accurate documentation supporting training requirements outlined in service contracts + Conduct training needs assessments to identify operational gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities + Develop and manage training plans, schedules, and workflows using **Smartsheet** , including dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools + Coordinate training activities to ensure no disruption to 24/7 operational coverage + Deliver training through a variety of methods, including classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, simulations, role-playing, and computer-based learning + Create and maintain training materials, manuals, assessments, and evaluation tools + Train and coach supervisors and designated trainers on onboarding processes and effective training delivery + Track trainee progress, certification completion, and compliance metrics; prepare reports for leadership review + Support continuous improvement of onboarding and training processes + Perform additional duties of a similar nature as required **Benefits Offered** Securitas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Life Insurance + 401(k) Retirement Plan + 10 Vacation Days Accrued Annually + 4 Floating Holidays + 6 Sick Days **Required Qualifications** + Demonstrated experience supporting training and onboarding in a **security, operations, or SOC-type environment** + **Extensive hands-on experience with Smartsheet** (required), including building workflows, dashboards, trackers, and reports + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple onboarding classes and training timelines simultaneously + Compliance-driven and detail-oriented, with excellent documentation practices + Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels + Proven ability to support employee engagement and retention through effective training **Education & Experience** + Must be at least 18 years of age + Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of training or instructional experience **OR** + Associate’s degree with 3 years of progressively responsible related experience **OR** + Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the role + Relevant experience may substitute for formal education on a year-for-year basis **Company Website:** https://www.securitasinc.com “Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.” **\#AF-SSTA** _Training Security Specialist / Securitas Security/ Abilene / TXDPS License # B03946_ 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. Benefits include: + Retirement plan + Employer-provided medical and dental coverage + Company-paid life insurance + Voluntary life and disability insurance + Employee assistance plan + Securitas Saves discount program + Paid holidays + Paid time away from work Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.