Acuity International
Protective Security Specialists - WPS III (Somalia)
10701 Parkridge Blvd - Reston, VA
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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!
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Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
- Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or act as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.
- Carry and operate weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the SDL, USC, or SL.
- Participate in advance security preparations.
- Man the security post at the principal’s residence, the command post, or other static post as required.
- Serve as a member of a QRF as assigned.
Qualifications:
For bio approval, the PSS shall meet the following qualifications:
Applicants must pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT) in order to advance in the application process for the position.
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 that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS training course as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training. This experience must be earned in locations with significant risk.
Upon bio approval and before beginning work on the contract, the PSS shall:
- Attend and successfully complete the PSS training course, as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training.
- Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, M240, and M249, re-qualifying as required in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training.
- Obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance as identified in the TO.
- Complete the WPS III Physical Readiness Test, per WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 15, Physical Readiness Test Protocols and Standards, at the sixty-five (65) percent performance level, and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the TO.
- Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable TO.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Strong initiative
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC
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