Job Details

Position Overview

The Protective Security Specialist will perform day-to-day protective security functions.

Responsibilities

• Drives the lead vehicle, principal's vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or acts as a response agent in motorcade or similar operations as required.
• Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from their USC or SL.
• Participates in advance security preparations.
• Man the security post at the principal's residence, the command post, or other static posts as required.
• Serves as a member of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract.
• Meet all standards as required by the contract.
• Must possess prior experience on a WPS III or predecessor contract.
• 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 must be earned in locations with significant risk.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, a drug screen, and a psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course.

Work Environment and Location

The position is located in an austere environment. Furnished housing will be provided. Travel to and from the work location will be provided. Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Teleworking

No

Travel

Yes

Benefits

Yes

GardaWorld and its family of companies is an EOE // Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification program.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Security and Investigations