Jun 6, 2024

Guard Force Personnel - Iraq

Hiring Organization: Acuity International
Job Location:  Iraq
Time type: Full time
Job requisition idJR7484

JOB SUMMARY
Guard Force Personnel will be managed on a day-to-day basis by the Guard Force Manager to provide a range of armed response duties including but not limited to armed patrols, escorts, and manning static positions to maintain security at Sallyport controlled areas on Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base. Guards will respond to emergencies and augment emergency response forces when needed. Guards will comply with the intent of the Performance of Work Statement (PWS) sections that relate to Area Security. Guard Force Personnel shall provide area security (24-hours a day/7-days a week) utilizing an armed security force to establish a protective perimeter, interior security response teams, exterior security response teams, and entry control points.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Guard Force Personnel will secure the interior Sallyport controlled areas and its boundaries. The goal is to mitigate potential risks and defeat adversarial threats within area. They may engage in primary or supportive roles in emergency situations as directed by the LSA Guard Force Manager or a designee.


Guard Force Personnel will:
Be prepared to quickly deliver armed response to immediate threats and emergency situations that may include but are not limited to insider threats, IDF or a perimeter breach.
Be ready to support quick response security in support of undesirable events.
Provide armed patrols as directed by the Guard Force Manager.
Provide armed escorts as directed by the Guard Force Manager.
Provide static or sentry duties and roving patrols as directed by the Guard Force Manager.
Provide security support during VIP visits and special celebratory events as directed by the Guard Force Manager.
Conduct Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) as directed by the Guard Force Manager.
Participate in and/or lead training and exercises in accordance with the Mission Essential Tasks (MET) lesson plans, SOPs, Post Orders, at the direction of the Guard Force Manager.
Guard Force Personnel can be recalled at any time to respond to immediate threats or emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned by the management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of three years of experience in the military, ideally in Combat Arms, Government Law Enforcement agency or a Private Security Company is preferred. It is preferable that the candidate would have separated from these entities within the last three years.
Experience with Private Security Companies in a high threat environment is highly desirable.
Provide evidence of previous experience in military, civilian police, or other Government Law Enforcement agency.
Provide evidence of a valid driver’s license from your Home of Record (HOR).
Knowledge of Security techniques and understanding of procedures, including, physical barriers, vehicle and personnel search methods at entry check points, defensive operations, and use of (quick reaction) assets is essential.
Strong awareness of military doctrine, operational concepts, and security concepts.
Must possess a basic level of English speaking, reading, and writing. Must be able to communicate effectively with VIPs, clients, customers and other Sallyport personnel, during emergency situations.
Must be able to produce clear and concise written and/or verbal reports and briefings to Security Management.
Must have previous training and experience utilizing issued firearms in a professional capacity.
Must be able to become thoroughly familiar with security related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Special Security Instructions (SSI).
Must have good people skills in order work effectively with other security staff and our Clients and Customers in a multinational work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Able to remain alert and perform duties for up to 12 hours, often in austere conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, or snow, while wearing necessary body armor and ballistic helmet.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (23kg) for 25 meters while wearing body armor and ballistic helmet.
Able to climb, crawl, crouch, bend, stand for long periods, and reach above shoulder level.