PROTECTIVE SECURITY SPECIALIST - IRAQ

Contract | Erbil, Iraq
posted 3 years ago

JOB DETAILS

Protective Security Specialist (PSS) - WPS II OCONUS (Iraq)

Performs day-to-day personal protective security functions. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated mission and values.

• 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
• Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily Post and detail orders, or upon orders from the AIC, DL, or SL
• Participates in advance security preparations
• Mans the security post at the principal’s residence, the command post, or other static post as required
• Serves as a member of an ERT or QRF as assigned

• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience
1. A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in protective security assignments
2. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services
• 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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

CITIZENSHIP

  • United States

JOB ROLES

  • Close Protection
  • Executive Protection
  • Executive Response Team
  • Hostile Environment
  • Protective Security Officer
  • PSD Member
  • PSD team Leader
  • Theatre of War



START LOCATION

Erbil, Iraq

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL REQUIRED

1

REGION

Middle East

EXPIRATION

This job has now closed

Rate on Application

REQUIREMENTS

  • Security Certification

    High Threat Environment Training

    Close Protection Course

  • General Certification

    Weapons Handling Certification

    Drug and Alcohol Medical Clearance

    Valid Passport

    Valid Driver's License

    Valid Military Discharge Document or DD214

    Other General

    Physical Readiness

    3 Year Employment History