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) in overseas locations. The role involves supporting Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments.

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 Path: Support Department of State Protective Services in austere environments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an instructor in a security field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full-time equivalent (FTE) firearms instructor.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in protective security assignments.
• 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.
• Minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been in labor categories providing protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 (as specified by the designated TO), M240, and M249.
• Complete the WPS III PRT.

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 minimum of one (1) year of this experience as a Shift Leader working in protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of this experience in labor categories providing protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of this experience in labor categories providing protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts, this can be concurrent with 1, above.
• 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 qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 (as specified by the designated TO), M240, and M249.
• Must complete the WPS III PRT.

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.

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.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon successful completion of the application process.

Pay

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