Apr 23, 2018

Guard Team Leader

Employer: Aegis
Location: Somalia

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: 
The Guard Team Leader is responsible for an entire external security shift in an operations center or equivalent or force protection command watch floor.

Essential Functions:
Team Leaders serve as the operational linkage between the Government and the Contractor.
Duties include issuing direction to the Contractor personnel as part of the integrated defense of the installation in concert with Government or coalition forces—coordinated via the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).
If required, the Contractor shall provide shift leaders to be available at the local military operations center 24 hours per day, seven days per week.


Non-Essential Functions:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned according to the needs of the customer/client.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Teleworking: No
Travel: 100%

Job Requirements

Crucial Requirements: Team leaders are considered key personnel and shall possess the following qualifications:
Shall have level 4 language proficiency in English speaking, reading and writing.
Must possess a Military background of not less than five (5) years or have equivalent training.
Shall be a U.S. citizen.
Must have reached the grade of E-7 (NATO Code OR-7) or greater or equivalent rank. Successfully served in a supervisory role for at least one year at the platoon level or equivalent, verified by military transcripts and evaluations. Must possess Special Operations background verified by DD214.
Preferred PSC experience in Africa.
Must have been honorably discharged from the military, must provide proof that they were not discharged or made to resign due to misconduct.
Must have received an honorable discharge as verified by a form DD-214 (U.S. Military)
Advanced combat trauma/first aid equivalent to Combat Lifesaver.
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
The SET Shift Leader shall interface directly with the U.S. Government supervisory personnel whom shall be designated as the company POC.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership, project management and personnel management skills.
Ability to establish and enforce high standards of performance and conduct.
Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
Able to obtain an operator’s license on military tactical vehicles.
Ability to understand and successfully handle various operational issues


Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a long period of time.
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 50 pounds.



Workplace environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.
Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Education

Travel
90-100%