Jun 13, 2009

PSD Assistant Team Leader - Afghanistan

Overview:
Responsible for assisting with OCONUS-based static and mobile security operations on assigned SOC program(s) under the direction of the In-country Operations Officer (OPSO). Assist the PSD Team Leader as required in the enforcement of security policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure mission required performance. Assist the PSD Team Lead to coordinate at the direction of the OPSO, security related activities and concerns with internal and external customers.



Responsibilities:
•Plan, perform and supervise day to day protective security functions as specified in PSD and detail orders while training and utilizing local national team members in both low-profile and high-profile movements.
•Responsible for safe operations of assigned security transportation to ensure for principal's safety to include (water, air, and ground) operations.
•Responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, managing, and assessing performance of assigned security personnel under designated contract or assigned movements.
•Ensure all shift assigned security personnel executing their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
•Assess performance of assigned security personnel and ensure proper behavior on and off duty.
•Assist in ensuring essential support is planned, provided and maintained for Team security personnel to ensure mission performance.
•Develop a professional relationship that instills confidence and trust with host nation counterparts.
•Assist in precluding behavior that would reflect poorly on SOC, the perspective client, or the local Government requesting the additional security support.
•Maintain a close working relationship with all other security counterparts.
•Performs other duties as assigned to include liaising with U.S. or ISAF Forces, Afghan Police or Military forces in accordance with running proper PSD or mobile security operations.



Qualifications:
Experience Required:

Candidate should at a minimum possess four (4) years military/law enforcement experience and at least one (1) year of security experience year of experience in a High Threat Environment with previous PSD experience. Combat Medic\Paramedic\EMT background also preferred. Preference will be given to those candidates who have previous operational experience within Afghanistan.


Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

•Knowledge of industrial security laws and regulations.
•Knowledgeable of use and employment of various radio communications systems.
•Ability to communicate effectively with persons at all levels.
•Knowledge of company's security policies and procedures.
•Ability to communicate fluently in the English language.
•Must be able to travel and live at overseas work locations and meet minimum agility and health standards required by contract. Will be required to plan for and work in a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions, rudimentary infrastructure, field deployments that implicate extended deployment periods of time in tents and hazardous conditions consistent with working in an insurgent environment for periods of up to three months or more at any one time.
•Knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
•Possess or have the ability to receive a DoD Secret Security Clearance.



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