Officer Commanding / Senior Officer Commanding, Security Training Centre

About the role

Certis, an outsourced services partner in security, facilities management and customer experience, is recruiting an Officer Commanding or Senior Officer Commanding for its Security Training Centre. The role leads the centre, turns strategy and approved policies into operating plans, and delivers basic, advanced, continuation and recertification training programmes while keeping operations disciplined, safe and audit-ready.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the centre, set command and reporting arrangements and maintain safe, audit-ready operations
• Approve and oversee annual, monthly and weekly training plans, and ensure trainers, facilities, weapons, equipment, learning materials and administrative support are available
• Ensure compliance with Police, licensing, accreditation, weapons, range, workplace safety, security and internal governance requirements, and investigate irregularities
• Monitor lesson delivery, practical exercises and assessments, moderate assessment outcomes and drive continuous improvement
• Lead, coach and assess trainers and support staff, maintain their currency and certification, and run performance reviews
• Manage trainee welfare, discipline and administration, including briefings, meals, uniforms, accommodation and logistics
• Maintain the readiness and security of classrooms, barracks, ranges, simulation environments and digital systems, and plan for disruptions or emergencies
• Engage operational leaders, the Commander's Office, Police, regulators, accreditation bodies and partners, and work with curriculum teams to update programmes
• Produce management reports on throughput, attendance, completion, competency, incidents, audits, trainer performance, utilisation and budget

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Education and Training, Security Studies, Business Administration, Organisational Development or a related discipline
• Relevant command, operational, weapons, safety or regulatory certifications for the assigned portfolio
• At least 3 years in supervisory, training, leadership or command positions in security, auxiliary police, uniformed services, public safety or other highly regulated environments
• Experience in training, operations, learner discipline and welfare, competency-based assessment, curriculum implementation and quality assurance
• Experience engaging Police, regulators, accreditation bodies and senior stakeholders is preferred

Required skills

• Command leadership, people management, coaching and conflict resolution
• Understanding of adult learning, scenario-based instruction, assessment integrity and training evaluation
• Knowledge of APO and security training standards, weapon and range safety, incident management and regulatory compliance
• Working knowledge of learning management systems, simulation technologies and digital learning tools

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives and eligibility for annual bonuses
• Medical and dental coverage, wellness initiatives and mental health support