Oct 20, 2014

Protective Security Specialist (PSS)

Employer: Whitehawk
Location: Baghdad, Iraq, Iraq
Whitehawk is seeking Protective Security Specialists for immediate openings in Iraq. In this role, you will be providing tactical services to support principal and security detail
members. Each Protective Security Specialist is a part of a dynamic team of protective services professionals.


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily post and detail orders. 
  • Driving the lead vehicle (auto, boat etc.), principal's vehicle, or follow-vehicle, whenever required in motorcade or similar operations. 
  • Driving follow-vehicle and/or acting as response agent. Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the detail leader or shift leader. 
  • Maintaining protective formation position during principal's walking movements 
  • Participating in advance security preparations. 
  • Manning the security post at principal's residence or manning the Command Post, as required. 
  • Serve as a member of an Emergency Response Team / Quick Reaction Force (ERT / QRF) when assigned. 

Job Requirements
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Current U.S. issued passport and driver's license
  • Level 3 English proficiency
  • Three (3) years of personal security detail (PSD) experience
  • One (1) year of the three, shall include experience in protective security assignments.Experience can be gained in the employ of any national, State/Provincial, Local or commercial entities providing high threat protective services that require skills similar to those outlined in Exhibit E (Training Curriculum) of this contract.