Dec 27, 2023

Operations Security Specialist (OSS)- WPS II (Somalia)

Hiring organization: Acuity International
Job location: Somalia
Full time
job requisition idJR383

Performs duties within the tactical operations center (TOC). Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission and values.

• Monitor incident and threat reporting, and appropriately call for deployment of the appropriate response team(s) (Quick Response Force, Emergency Response Team, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, etc.)
• Operate communications equipment – monitor and relay radio traffic, effectively controlling the network
• Communicate with entities outside of the network with a variety of voice and text-based communications technology including local cell phone, regional and global satellite phone, tactical military radio, and UHF/VHF radio
• Prepare weekly and/or daily reports, as requested by supervisory chain-of-command
• Maintain a watch activity record
• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess one of the following:
1. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in any of the following:
 Tactical operations center
 Intelligence analysis
 Watch center
 Command post
 Police/Fire/Rescue dispatch (not 911)
 Marine Security Guard
 Military Police
2. A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Shift Leader
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hiring
• In the case of specific human intelligence threat Posts, the person must meet the minimum requirements as identified in the task order
• Must have a valid US Passport
• Must have a current US driver's license
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness agility test and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening; position is also subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment
• If prior US Military, must have an honorable discharge
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and possess the criteria to be awarded and maintain the necessary US-issued security clearance
• Must be able to pass a medical physical approving candidate for overseas work
• Ability to travel to, and/or work in, an austere, hostile, or remote location.
• Attend and successfully complete the NPSS training course
• Qualify with the Glock-19 and M4, re-qualifying as required by the task order

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


COVID Notification:

Candidates selected for a position must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved reasonable accommodation request on file for a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from complying with Acuity's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

To request a reasonable accommodation form, email humanresources@acuityinternational.com

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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