Protective Security Specialists - WPS III
Acuity International
Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path. Pick your path today! To see what career opportunities we have available, explore below to find your next career! Please be aware of employment scams where hackers pose as legitimate companies and recruiters to obtain personal information from job seekers. Please be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any job offers or communications. We will never request sensitive information such as Social Security numbers or bank details during the initial stages of the recruitment process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, contact us directly through our official channels. Stay safe and protect your personal information. Location Erbil, Iraq Clearance Level Department of State - Secret Primary Function You would be responsible for the protection of the client in a high‑threat location, performing protection operations by convoy, ground movements, or aerial platforms. Additionally, you may be assigned to a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team, responding to potential situations as required. This position supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments. Duties and 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 as required during motorcade or similar operations.Carry and operate weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the USC or SL.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. Job Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen.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.Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.Applicants 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 and Quick Reaction Force training course. 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.Must 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. 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. Based upon the needs of the program and Project Management discretion, qualified individuals may be required to temporarily fill an alternate position. 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. For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC
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Protective Security Specialists - WPS III
Acuity International
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About this role
Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path. Pick your path today! To see what career opportunities we have available, explore below to find your next career!
Please be aware of employment scams where hackers pose as legitimate companies and recruiters to obtain personal information from job seekers. Please be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any job offers or communications. We will never request sensitive information such as Social Security numbers or bank details during the initial stages of the recruitment process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, contact us directly through our official channels. Stay safe and protect your personal information.
Location
Erbil, Iraq
Clearance Level
Department of State - Secret
Primary Function
You would be responsible for the protection of the client in a high‑threat location, performing protection operations by convoy, ground movements, or aerial platforms. Additionally, you may be assigned to a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team, responding to potential situations as required. This position supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments.
Duties and 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 as required during motorcade or similar operations.Carry and operate weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the USC or SL.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.
Job Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. citizen.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.Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.Applicants 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 and Quick Reaction Force training course. 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.Must 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.
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.
Based upon the needs of the program and Project Management discretion, qualified individuals may be required to temporarily fill an alternate position.
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.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC
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