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posted 4 years ago
PSS/Paramedic (PSS/PARA)- Iraq
Job Locations: Iraq
Type: Contract
Status: Full-Time
Primary Function
Provide advanced emergency medical care to Contractor personnel, including invasive and pharmacological interventions within the Contractor’s Scope of Practice and in alignment with the National Emergency Medical Services Scope of Practice. Actively support and uphold the Company's stated vision, mission and values.
Essential Functions
Provide advanced emergency medical care to Contractor personnel
Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions
Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or acting as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations
Maintains assigned protective formation position during principal’s walking movements
Participates in advance security preparations
Mans the security post at the principal’s residence or mans the command post, or other static post as required
Job Requirements
Must be a US citizen
Must possess current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as a paramedic
Registration must be valid prior to deployment, and remain valid throughout the period of deployment
Must possess current approved CPR professional rescuer, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and advanced trauma training credentials (i.e., Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent)
Must have experience/knowledge in current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines
A minimum of three (3) years of emergency medical services experience and a minimum of three (3) years applicable work experience gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS training course
This experience may be earned concurrently
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hiring
Must have a valid US Passport
Must have a current US driver's license
Must be able to pass a physical fitness agility test and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening; position is also subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment
If prior US Military, must have an honorable discharge
Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and possess the criteria to be awarded and maintain the necessary US-issued security clearance
Must be able to pass a medical physical approving candidate for overseas work
Ability to travel to, and/or work in, an austere, hostile, or remote location.
Attend and successfully complete the PSS training course
Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M203, M240, M249, and Remington 870 shotgun, re-qualifying as required by the task order
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Strong initiative
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Iraq
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Middle East
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High Threat Environment Training
Security Driver Training
Armoured SUV Training
Close Protection Course
Weapons Handling Certification
Clean Criminal Record
Drug and Alcohol Medical Clearance
Valid Passport
Valid Driver's License
Valid Military Discharge Document or DD214
Medical Qualifications
Field Medic Qualification
CPR/AED Professional Rescuer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Trauma Training
Other Medical
CPR/AED/SFA
US Government Security Clearance