Integration and Training Instructor (ITI) - WPS III (Iraq)

About the role

The Department of State - Secret clearance is required for this position. It supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments.

Primary Function

You would be responsible for training U.S. contractors and conducting integration training for Local Nationals (LNs). You would conduct training both in a classroom environment and in the field. Additionally, you may be tasked to support protection teams in a leadership capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct integration training for LNs in overseas locations.
• Liaise with other training entities involved with WPS III and the integration of LNs.
• Direct and mentor integrated LN protective security personnel and operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure that PRS assignments conducted with integrated LN protective security personnel are carried out in accordance with Post policy.
• Career Development: Coordinate and conduct training and firearms re-qualifications for LNs in overseas locations.
• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions, as required.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an instructor in a security field.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full-time equivalent (FTE) firearms instructor; this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in protective security assignments.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Must be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Must pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT) in order to advance in the application process for the position.

Training (Paid Training)

• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Protective Security Specialist Basic, Quick Reaction Force, and Basic Field Firearms Officer’s training courses.
• If already completed and/or served on a DOS TO within the last 3 years, must pass a weapon and PRT requalification course on TO.
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 (as specified by the designated TO), M240, and M249.
• Complete the WPS III PRT.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Must be approved for a Department of State Medical Clearance.
• Must be able to walk, squat, crawl, run, quickly enter/exit vehicles, maneuver around obstacles, carry heavy equipment and personnel, and operate mission-essential issued equipment requiring dexterity.
• Must be able to operate and/or travel in vehicles on improved and unimproved roadways, as well as off-road.
• Must be physically able to carry and operate firearms.
• Maintain physical fitness readiness that includes, but is not limited to: medium and/or long-distance running, bench presses, agility runs, push-ups, sit-ups, and stretching.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods with minimal breaks.
• Must possess no medical or physical impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries considered dangerous or unhealthy.
• Must be able to travel long distances in airplanes, helicopters, and road vehicles.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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