Protective Security Specialists - WPS III (Iraq)

About the role

The Department of State seeks candidates for a position supporting their Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments. The primary function involves protecting the client in a high-threat location through various protective security functions.

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 Quick Reaction Force (QRF) as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience, including one (1) year in protective security assignments.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Proficient in English communication skills.
• Pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18, M240, and M249.
• Maintain physical fitness readiness.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in 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.
• 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.
• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Protective Security Specialist Basic and Quick Reaction Force training course.

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.