POSITION SUMMARY

Provide mobile armed personal protection and emergency response security services in high-risk areas for the Department of State in Baghdad, Iraq. Employees rotate in and out of country throughout the duration of their contract.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Provide designated defensive marksman services as assigned 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 your chain of command 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

Must be a U.S. citizen Must currently possess a valid U.S. driver's license and a valid U.S. tourist passport to be considered Must be 21 years of age or older Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of documented protective security experience. A Service-2 or Member-4 copy of the DD-214 must be provided for applicants using U.S military service as applicable experience. Protective security experience is defined as a personal bodyguard, a designated security member of convoy or movement operations, or security services experience while actively carrying a firearm. Experience may only be gained by employment under a national/federal government, state government, city/municipal government, provincial or township government, or a government-licensed commercial entity that provides armed protective services. Experience as sworn law enforcement in the United States is always applicable. A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must be as a DDM/sniper/sharpshooter. Candidates claiming military experience must have either a sniper military occupation specialty (MOS) or additional skill identifier (ASI). If claiming law enforcement experience for this requirement, it must be full-time and not as a collateral duty. Obtain and maintain a personnel security clearance as identified in the contract (DOS Secret level). Clearance can be obtained during the application process. Must attend and successfully complete a sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program issued by a military, law enforcement, or security (government or commercial) training program. This sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program must be of suitable complexity and quality to adequately prepare the graduate for successful performance as a WPS III DDM. Examples of programs that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to: United States Marine Corps (USMC) Scout/Sniper United States Army Sniper School United States Special Forces Sniper School (formerly SOTIC) Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)/Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Mobile Security Division (MSD) DDM National Tactical Officer's Association (NTOA) recognized law enforcement sniper course Army Search and Rescue Team (SRT) Level II course Must score minimum M4 qualification of 95% (i.e., 285 out of 300 with iron sights) or better on the DS qualification course of fire. The candidate shall maintain this qualification level with the M4 throughout contract performance under this position

 

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life Employee Assistance Program Performance Reviews & Advancement Opportunities Personal Development & Learning Opportunities On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must attend and successfully complete required training Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M240, M249, and requalifying as required by the task order (TO) Complete the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) at the 65% performance level and maintain that fitness level for the duration of the contract Must possess no impediments to travel overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable task order