Jun 11, 2018

PSS/Designated Defensive Marksman

Employer: SOC
Location:  Worldwide

Overview

SOC is a trusted global provider of mission solutions with a history of assuring safe and effective operations for U.S. Government and commercial customers. SOC provides a guarantee of discrete and effective service so that customers can do their best work. We employ over 5,000 professionals engaged in the delivery of mission critical safeguards and security, facility management and operations, engineering, explosive ordnance storage and disposal, and international logistics and life support services. Our customers include the U.S. Departments of State, Energy, and Defense, Fortune 500 companies, and non-governmental organizations.
Responsibilities

Perform personal protective service detail assignments. Responsibilities can include:
Perform as long-range defensive marksman.
Act as member on Emergency Response Team.
Carries and operates weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the detail leader or shift leader.
Driving the lead vehicles (Auto, Aircraft, Boat), principal's vehicle, or follow-vehicle, whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.
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.
Provide designated defensive marksman services as assigned.
Serves as a member of an ERT or QRF as assigned.
A bio approved PSS/DDM is authorized to permanently fill the position / labor category of the Protective Security Specialist (PSS) in case of shortages with the approval of the CO or COR.

Qualifications
Must be a US citizen
US Passport and US State Driver's License required
Must attend and successfully complete a sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program issued by a military, law enforcement, or security (government or commercial) training program.
This sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program must be of suitable complexity and quality to adequately prepare the graduate for successful performance as a WPS II DDM. Examples of programs that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to:
US Marine Corps (USMC) Scout/Sniper
US Army Sniper School
US Special Forces Sniper School (formerly SOTIC)
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)/Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Mobile Security Division (MSD) DDM
National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) recognized law enforcement sniper course
Must provide evidence of a minimum M4 qualification score of 95% (i.e. 285 out of 300 with iron sights) or better on the DS qualification course of fire.
This qualification must be the candidate’s most recent M4 qualification and have been performed within the last ninety (90) days. The candidate shall maintain this qualification level with the M4 throughout contract performance
Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must be as a DDM/sniper/sharpshooter.
Candidates claiming military experience must have either a sniper military occupation specialty (MOS) or additional skill identifier (ASI). If claiming law enforcement experience for this requirement, must be full time, not as a collateral duty.
Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS training course
Military discharge must be Honorable.