Weapon Trainer_Senior Associate (TMS)

About Certis

We are a leading security services organisation. We put technology to work in making the world a safer place. Our mission is that as trusted partners, we protect lives and assets, and deliver integrated critical services. By empowering our people, our goal is to enable our communities to stay safe and thriving.
We offer a broad range of opportunities and career pathways for our people to grow and explore their potential. We believe that people, equipped with innovative thinking and technological capabilities will make our world safer, smarter and better.

Life at Certis

If you are a passionate individual looking for opportunities to expand your skills, and purposeful work instead of just a ‘job’, we would love to hear from you.
At Certis, no two days look alike. Our work calendars are filled with chances to collaborate with others, and bring new initiatives to life. Whether you’re looking to improve a process, or have an innovative idea awaiting a technology solve, we want you to bring your ideas to the table.
We are a close-knit team that looks out for each other, works hard to get the job done, and encourages each other to grow – the perfect place for you to grow your career!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct weapons training in accordance with approved lesson plans, training directives and SAF requirements. Demonstrate weapon handling, drills and procedures; supervise practical training; assess trainee competency; conduct After Action Reviews (AARs); and maintain high instructional standard
• Enforce weapons and training safety requirements. Perform appointed roles such as CSO, RSM, Conducting Officer or Supervising Officer where qualified. Ensure risk-control measures, safety procedures, medical support requirements and post-activity recovery are properly implemented.
• Plan, coordinate and manage training programmes and activities. Develop manpower and trainer deployment plans, allocate instructional duties, coordinate facilities, equipment and logistics, monitor course KPIs, and ensure timely completion of reports and administrative requirements
• Lead and supervise assigned Weapons Trainers. Allocate work, provide day-to-day direction, coach and mentor junior trainers, monitor performance and competency, identify development needs, provide performance feedback, and support the development of trainers towards higher appointments and responsibilities.
• Maintain training standards and weapon-system knowledge. Engage SAF Course Commanders, SMEs and internal stakeholders, manage training-related issues, capture lessons learnt, recommend improvements, ensure updates to doctrine and training materials are disseminated, and support management in improving operational effectiveness
• Manpower Management: Plan trainer deployment, duty allocation and utilisation to meet operational requirements.
• Staff Supervision: Lead a team of trainers and ensure assigned duties are performed safely, professionally and effectively.
• Performance Management: Monitor individual performance, conduct coaching and provide inputs for appraisal, confirmation and development.
• Competency Development: Identify competency gaps and develop trainers through OJT, coaching, cross-training and progressive appointments.
• Standards & Discipline: Maintain professional, instructional, safety and workplace standards within the team.
• Resource Management: Ensure effective utilisation and accountability of training equipment, stores, facilities and other resources.
• Operational Planning: Anticipate manpower and resource constraints, resolve operational issues and escalate significant risks to management.
• KPI Management: Monitor training delivery, customer requirements, course performance and other relevant operational KPIs.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key interface with SAF Course Commanders, weapon SMEs and relevant internal departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse AAR findings, incidents, feedback and operational data and implement appropriate improvements.
• Management Reporting: Provide timely updates on manpower, training delivery, performance, safety, risks and outstanding issues.
• Leadership: Build teamwork, accountability and ownership among trainers and develop potential successors for key appointment

Skills & Experience

• Strong weapons training and instructional competency.
• Sound understanding of training safety, governance and risk-control requirements.
• Ability to plan and coordinate manpower, training activities and resources.
• Leadership, coaching and staff-development capability.
• Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Problem-solving, decision-making and operational judgement.
• Ability to analyse training outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Professionalism, accountability and commitment to training standards.

Recognition & Reward