PSS / Firearms Instructor (PSS/FI) | WPSIII – Baghdad – Iraq

position SUMMARY

Provide mobile armed personal protection and emergency response security services in high-risk areas on behalf of 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.
• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or act as a response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.
• Maintain assigned protective formation position during principal’s walking movements.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Man the security post at the principal’s residence, or man the command post or other static post as required.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct weapons re-qualification training.
• Ensure that all equipment, weapons, ammunition, and materials are on-hand for training.
• Other administrative tasks as necessary to support firearms range operations.

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.

• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a FTE firearms instructor on other U.S. federal, state, or local government training assignments.

• Obtain and maintain a personnel security clearance as identified in the contract (DOS Secret level). Clearance can be obtained during the Application process.

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