Presenter, Homeland Security

About the Role

Long Beach City College is hiring qualified instructors to provide employer-sponsored homeland security training for staff at the Port of Long Beach. The assignment focuses on workforce development in areas such as homeland security, intelligence analysis, transportation security, border security, emergency preparedness, and related safety and security subjects.

The instructor will lead practical, engaging learning sessions for adult participants in classroom, online, or workplace environments. The exact assignment may change based on employer requirements, the instructor’s background, and the training calendar.

Training Topics

• Core homeland security concepts, agencies, vocabulary, and operational practices
• Federal, state, and international laws that affect homeland security work
• Major threats and risk awareness
• Intelligence analysis and its role in security operations
• Terrorism, human-caused incidents, and natural disasters
• National defense and weaknesses in the private sector
• Security for transportation systems and borders
• Protection for ports, maritime operations, aviation, rail, trucking, pipelines, and public transit
• Use of detection technologies and related legal, economic, political, and cultural factors

Duties

The instructor is expected to deliver tailored training that matches employer goals, contract education expectations, approved course outlines, and learning outcomes. Responsibilities may include lesson planning, adapting materials for working adults, facilitating instruction in person or online, guiding discussions and case studies, assessing learner progress, and supporting a professional classroom climate.

Instructional methods may involve lectures, group discussion, case analysis, scenario-based exercises, applied security examples, and assignments tied to workforce needs.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a mix of education, training, and professional experience in homeland security, intelligence analysis, transportation security, border security, emergency management, public safety, criminal justice, port security, or a closely related area.

Desirable Background

• Previous experience in teaching, training, workforce development, public safety, military service, law enforcement, emergency management, or professional development
• A relevant degree, certification, license, or industry credential
• Experience designing or delivering training for employers or incumbent workers
• Ability to create applied case studies, scenario-driven lessons, or professional training materials
• Background in homeland security, intelligence analysis, transportation security, border security, port operations, maritime security, emergency preparedness, or public safety instruction

Application Requirements

Only complete applications are reviewed by Long Beach City College. All materials must be submitted electronically by the deadline. Applications are first checked for completeness and minimum state qualifications, then passed to the hiring committee for further review.

A complete application must include a current resume or CV.

Accessibility Support

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the application or examination process under the ADA should contact Human Resources at least two days before the closing date at (562) 938-4372 or (562) 938-4813.

Equal Opportunity

Long Beach Community College District follows equal opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. The District states that qualified applicants and employees will have equal access to employment opportunities and will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, breastfeeding, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or similar perceived characteristics.

Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College recognizes that it stands on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. The land is unceded, and the college acknowledges the history of genocide and forced removal tied to this territory while honoring the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to the land.

College Mission

Long Beach City College is dedicated to equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development through high-quality educational programs and support services for its diverse communities. The institution describes itself as purposeful, focused, nurturing, connected, and respectful.

The college also emphasizes a culturally responsive environment and values applicants who can work effectively with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, cultural, and ability backgrounds.