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

About the role

The Department of State seeks a candidate to train U.S. contractors and conduct integration training for Local Nationals (LNs). The role involves both classroom and field training, as well as supporting protection teams.

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.
• 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.
• A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must have been as a Shift Leader working in protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts.
• The remaining three (3) years of experience may be gained in the employ of any federal, state, local, provincial, or commercial entities providing armed protective services.
• 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

Acuity International is 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.