Protective Security Specialists - WPS III (Iraq)

About the role

The Department of State seeks a highly skilled individual to support their Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for protecting the client in a high-threat location, performing various protective security functions, and serving as part of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive the lead vehicle, principal's vehicle, follow vehicle, and/or act as a response agent during motorcade or similar operations.
• Carry and operate weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Man the security post at the principal's residence, the command post, or other static posts as required.
• Serve as a member of a QRF as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience, with at least one (1) year including protective security assignments.
• Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed protective services.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License and U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Must be proficient in English and pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Protective Security Specialist Basic and Quick Reaction Force training course.
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 (as specified by the designated TO), M240, and M249.
• Complete the WPS III PRT.

Qualifications

• Must meet the physical requirements outlined above.

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