Protective Security Specialist - WPSII (Somalia)

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Performs day-to-day personal protective security functions. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated mission and values.

• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions
• Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or acting as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations
• Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily Post and detail orders, or upon orders from the AIC, DL, or SL
• Participates in advance security preparations
• Mans the security post at the principal’s residence, the command post, or other static post as required
• Serves as a member of an ERT or QRF as assigned

• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience

1. A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in protective security assignments
2. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services

• Must have a valid US Passport
• Must have a current US driver's license
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness agility test and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening; position is also subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment
• If prior US Military, must have an honorable discharge
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and possess the criteria to be awarded and maintain the necessary US-issued security clearance
• Must be able to pass a medical physical approving candidate for overseas work
• Ability to travel to, and/or work in, an austere, hostile, or remote location.
• Attend and successfully complete the PSS training course
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M203, M240, M249, and Remington 870 shotgun, re-qualifying as required by the task order

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

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.

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