BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
At least three years of experience in domestic or overseas security operations within the last seven years in the areas identified in the note* below. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility. Experience in protective operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen or Israel is particularly desirable.
U.S. citizenship
High School diploma or GED
At least 20 years of age to apply. Candidates must be at least 21 but must not have reached their 37th birthday at time of appointment (The age restriction does not apply to preference-eligible veterans)
Be in compliance with the Selective Service Act (male applicants only)
Successfully complete all written and oral selection examinations
Successfully undergo a background investigation and qualify for a TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) security clearance and pass a suitability review
Pass a stringent medical examination
Be available for worldwide assignment
Pass physical fitness tests (a timed 1 1/2 mile run and gender and age-specific repetitions of push-ups and sit-ups) and be fit for strenuous physical exertion
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
Be willing to carry and, if necessary, use firearms. Qualify with firearms throughout the period of appointment
Foreign language ability is desirable but not mandatory
Successfully complete all required training
*NOTE: Qualifying experience would include at least three years within the last seven in one of the following fields or combination. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility.
Employment as a protective security specialist in a domestic or overseas venue
Employment as a sworn law enforcement officer at the federal, state or local level in a tactical operations unit (SWAT, Special Ops, Executive Protection, etc)
Military service –
With a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in Special Operations/Special Forces, infantry, military police or military investigative organization (CID/OSI/NCIS, etc).
All other MOS – if MOS is in a field other than those listed above, other MOSs may qualify if a minimum of one tour of duty was spent in a combat arms assignment in a combat theater of operations.
Marine Security Guards – if MOS is in a field other than those listed above, MSGs may qualify if a minimum of one tour of duty was spent in a combat arms assignment in a combat theater of operations.
Other security/law enforcement experience will be examined on a case-by-case basis but if not in the areas identified above, qualifying for the position is unlikely.
For consideration of an application, the on-line resume and supporting documentation must clearly demonstrate at least three years of qualifying experience within the last seven years. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility.
Applications will be strictly evaluated and those with higher scores attained in the on-line assessment (See – "Procedures for Applying" below) will receive primary consideration to proceed in the selection/assessment process.
Applicants must successfully complete all aspects of the 16-week initial training program for their candidacy and their employment as SPSs to be continued; failure to pass any aspect of the initial training, including physical fitness tests, is grounds for separation.
Applicants for the Security Protective Specialist position must not have been convicted of any felony charge. In accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act, a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not possess a firearm. Applicants must be able to certify that they have not been convicted of any such violation and that they are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms.
Security Protective Specialists must perform duties in the field that are physically demanding. SPSs must be willing and able to meet these physical demands in high-stress, life and death situations. The SPS’s life and the lives of others may depend upon his/her physical capabilities and conditioning. Candidates must pass a thorough medical examination to include Supplemental Physical Qualification Standards. A qualified candidate may not have a medical condition which, particularly in light of the fact that medical treatment facilities may be lacking or nonexistent in certain overseas environments, would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others, or would prevent the individual from performing the duties of the job.
Security Protective Specialists are required to perform protective security assignments with physical demands that may include, but are not limited to, intermittent and prolonged periods of running, walking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs, quickly entering and exiting various vehicles, enduring inclement weather which may include excessive heat, as well as carrying and using firearms.
Security Protective Specialists perform other functions that may require jumping, dodging, lying prone, as well as wrestling, restraining and subduing attackers, or detainees. SPSs must be able, if necessary, to conduct security inspections that may require crawling under vehicles and other low clearances or in tight spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
Sometimes it may be necessary for a SPS to assist with installing or maintaining security countermeasures, which might involve lifting heavy objects and working on ladders or rooftops. SPSs must be skilled at driving and maneuvering a motor vehicle defensively or evasively in a variety of situations and at various speeds.
Security Protective Specialist candidates are expected to already possess many of the skills discussed in previous paragraphs but all will receive identical training to insure consistency. This training will include firearms training, defensive tactics, restraining an attacker and specialized driving techniques. SPS candidates must be able to participate in and complete all aspects of their training.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the world. Traveling and assignments abroad may involve working in remote areas where traditional comforts and medical facilities are limited. SPSs may be required to travel to locations of civil unrest where conditions are potentially hostile and where performance of duties is conducted under hazardous circumstances.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
While college level studies are desirable, the minimum educational requirement for a SPS candidate is a high school diploma or GED.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
FP-06 level - At least three years of experience in domestic or overseas security operations within the last seven years in the areas identified on Page 6 of this announcement. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility. Protective security experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen or Israel is particularly desirable.
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At least three years of experience in domestic or overseas security operations within the last seven years in the areas identified in the note* below. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility. Experience in protective operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen or Israel is particularly desirable.
U.S. citizenship
High School diploma or GED
At least 20 years of age to apply. Candidates must be at least 21 but must not have reached their 37th birthday at time of appointment (The age restriction does not apply to preference-eligible veterans)
Be in compliance with the Selective Service Act (male applicants only)
Successfully complete all written and oral selection examinations
Successfully undergo a background investigation and qualify for a TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) security clearance and pass a suitability review
Pass a stringent medical examination
Be available for worldwide assignment
Pass physical fitness tests (a timed 1 1/2 mile run and gender and age-specific repetitions of push-ups and sit-ups) and be fit for strenuous physical exertion
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
Be willing to carry and, if necessary, use firearms. Qualify with firearms throughout the period of appointment
Foreign language ability is desirable but not mandatory
Successfully complete all required training
*NOTE: Qualifying experience would include at least three years within the last seven in one of the following fields or combination. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility.
Employment as a protective security specialist in a domestic or overseas venue
Employment as a sworn law enforcement officer at the federal, state or local level in a tactical operations unit (SWAT, Special Ops, Executive Protection, etc)
Military service –
With a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in Special Operations/Special Forces, infantry, military police or military investigative organization (CID/OSI/NCIS, etc).
All other MOS – if MOS is in a field other than those listed above, other MOSs may qualify if a minimum of one tour of duty was spent in a combat arms assignment in a combat theater of operations.
Marine Security Guards – if MOS is in a field other than those listed above, MSGs may qualify if a minimum of one tour of duty was spent in a combat arms assignment in a combat theater of operations.
Other security/law enforcement experience will be examined on a case-by-case basis but if not in the areas identified above, qualifying for the position is unlikely.
For consideration of an application, the on-line resume and supporting documentation must clearly demonstrate at least three years of qualifying experience within the last seven years. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility.
Applications will be strictly evaluated and those with higher scores attained in the on-line assessment (See – "Procedures for Applying" below) will receive primary consideration to proceed in the selection/assessment process.
Applicants must successfully complete all aspects of the 16-week initial training program for their candidacy and their employment as SPSs to be continued; failure to pass any aspect of the initial training, including physical fitness tests, is grounds for separation.
Applicants for the Security Protective Specialist position must not have been convicted of any felony charge. In accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act, a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not possess a firearm. Applicants must be able to certify that they have not been convicted of any such violation and that they are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms.
Security Protective Specialists must perform duties in the field that are physically demanding. SPSs must be willing and able to meet these physical demands in high-stress, life and death situations. The SPS’s life and the lives of others may depend upon his/her physical capabilities and conditioning. Candidates must pass a thorough medical examination to include Supplemental Physical Qualification Standards. A qualified candidate may not have a medical condition which, particularly in light of the fact that medical treatment facilities may be lacking or nonexistent in certain overseas environments, would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others, or would prevent the individual from performing the duties of the job.
Security Protective Specialists are required to perform protective security assignments with physical demands that may include, but are not limited to, intermittent and prolonged periods of running, walking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs, quickly entering and exiting various vehicles, enduring inclement weather which may include excessive heat, as well as carrying and using firearms.
Security Protective Specialists perform other functions that may require jumping, dodging, lying prone, as well as wrestling, restraining and subduing attackers, or detainees. SPSs must be able, if necessary, to conduct security inspections that may require crawling under vehicles and other low clearances or in tight spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
Sometimes it may be necessary for a SPS to assist with installing or maintaining security countermeasures, which might involve lifting heavy objects and working on ladders or rooftops. SPSs must be skilled at driving and maneuvering a motor vehicle defensively or evasively in a variety of situations and at various speeds.
Security Protective Specialist candidates are expected to already possess many of the skills discussed in previous paragraphs but all will receive identical training to insure consistency. This training will include firearms training, defensive tactics, restraining an attacker and specialized driving techniques. SPS candidates must be able to participate in and complete all aspects of their training.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the world. Traveling and assignments abroad may involve working in remote areas where traditional comforts and medical facilities are limited. SPSs may be required to travel to locations of civil unrest where conditions are potentially hostile and where performance of duties is conducted under hazardous circumstances.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
While college level studies are desirable, the minimum educational requirement for a SPS candidate is a high school diploma or GED.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
FP-06 level - At least three years of experience in domestic or overseas security operations within the last seven years in the areas identified on Page 6 of this announcement. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility. Protective security experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen or Israel is particularly desirable.
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