Jan 6, 2011

Security Specialist I (Overseas Notional Opportunity) - Afghanistan / Iraq

Company: EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT)
Location: OCONUS - Afghanistan/Iraq
Type: Contract
Fax Reply to: 865-988-6067

Primary Functions:
Provide static security services and to actively support and uphold the Company's stated vision, mission and values.

Job Requirements:
•Must be at least 25 years of age •
•Must be willing to deploy OCONUS immediately
•Must possess Active DoD Security Clearance and valid passport
•Four (4) years experience in providing security services
•This experience and background may have been gained in any of the following organizations:
•U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service
•U.S. Secret Service
•U.S. Federal Agencies, e.g., FBI (Former special agents with protective security background)
•Combat Arms branch of military with honorable discharge (Special Operations preferred)
•Law enforcement experience (Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division, Emergency Services, Special Weapons, or Tactical Operations type unit of a local or state law enforcement agency preferred)
•Private Security providing Executive/Dignitary Protection or Force Protection service
•Proficient with M4, Glock 9mm, M249, PKM, and AK47 and be able to qualify on a range
•Ability to pass standard U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test
•Pass a detailed medical evaluation
•Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 25 pounds, and carry heavy objects routinely
•Ability to climb, crawl, crouch, bend, stand for long periods, reach above shoulder level, extend arms at awkward angles, lift, and carry objects
•Must be able to be alert for shifts of 12 hours
•Possess valid driver’s license
•Must be able to operate vehicles and equipment including nighttime operation with vision or corrected vision
•Has comprehensive family support plan to support long term deployments

Essential Functions/Duties:
•Perform the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and detail orders
•Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the detail leader or shift leader
•Guard security site against damage, fire, theft, trespassing, illegal entry, exit, and unlawful attacks
•Patrol premises to ensure that the site is properly secured
•Verification and identification of employees and other persons entering the site. Inspect and properly store equipment
•Develop incident reports of attacks, damage, theft, or unusual occurrences. Investigate disturbances and in the event of an emergency maintain order and safety of the occupants of the site
•Ensure the guard force under his/her supervision adheres to established SOPs, protocols, and maintains their weapons/equipment in a high operational state
•Understands and acknowledges the Chain of Command
•Be able to identify personal and work related problems of his/her Guard Force under his/her command at an early stage to avoid any operational impact
•Act in accordance with EODT’s Ethics Program

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