Integration and Training Instructor (ITI) - WPS III (Iraq)

Acuity International; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International seeks a seasoned Training Specialist to deliver US contractor and Local National integration training in austere environments, in classrooms and in the field, with potential leadership of protection teams. Based overseas on assigned WPS III task orders.

You must be a US citizen with substantial experience as an instructor, firearms instructor, and protective security professional; you will liaise with training entities and mentor LN personnel daily.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an instructor in a security field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full‑time equivalent firearms instructor; this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must have five (5) years’ experience in protective security assignments with leadership roles.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License and a valid U.S. Passport with at least 6 months remaining.

Responsibilities

• Train U.S. contractors and Local Nationals (LNs) in classroom and field environments.
• Mentor integrated LN protective security personnel and oversee day‑to‑day operations.
• Coordinate and conduct training and firearms re‑qualifications for LNs overseas.
• Support protection teams in leadership capacity as required.
• Ensure PRS assignments with LN personnel follow Post policy.

Skills

Instructing security personnel

English communication

Protective security operations

Training coordination

Job description

Location: Erbil, Iraq

Clearance Level: Department of State - Secret

Primary Function

You would be responsible for training U.S. contractors and conducting integration training for Local Nationals (LNs). You would conduct training both in a classroom environment and in the field. Additionally, you may be tasked to support protection teams in a leadership capacity. This position supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders in austere environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct integration training for LNs in overseas locations.
• Liaise with other training entities involved with WPS III and the integration of LNs.
• At the team level, direct and mentor integrated LN protective security personnel and operations on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Ensure that PRS assignments conducted with integrated LN protective security personnel are carried out in accordance with Post policy.
• In the absence of a WPS Shift Leader, coordinate initial mission planning for PRS assignments conducted with integrated LN protective security personnel, including coordination with the TOC and other RSO personnel to assign and schedule protective assignments, including route and site surveys.
• Coordinate and conduct training and firearms re‑qualifications for LNs in overseas locations.
• Perform day‑to‑day personal protective security functions, as required.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an instructor in a security field.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a full‑time equivalent (FTE) firearms instructor; this experience must have been earned as part of other federal, state, or local government training assignments.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in protective security assignments.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must have been as a Shift Leader working in protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been in labor categories providing protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts, this can be concurrent with 1, above.
  • The remaining three (3) years of experience may be gained in the employ of any federal, state, local, provincial, or commercial entities providing armed protective services.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Applicants must pass the pre‑employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT) in order to advance in the application process for the position.

Training (Paid Training)

• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Protective Security Specialist Basic, Quick Reaction Force, and Basic Field Firearms Officer’s training courses. If already completed and/or served on a DOS TO within the last 3 years, must pass a weapon and PRT requalification course on TO.
• Qualify with the Glock‑19, M4 or MK18 (as specified by the designated TO), M240, and M249.
• Complete the WPS III PRT.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Must be approved for a Department of State Medical Clearance.
• Must be able to walk, squat, crawl, run, quickly enter/exit vehicles, maneuver around obstacles, carry heavy equipment and personnel, and operate mission‑essential issued equipment requiring dexterity.
• Must be able to operate and/or travel in vehicles on improved and unimproved roadways, as well as off‑road.
• Must be physically able to carry and operate firearms.
• Must maintain physical fitness readiness that includes, but is not limited to: medium and/or long‑distance running, bench presses, agility runs, push‑ups, sit‑ups, and stretching.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods with minimal breaks.
• Must possess no medical or physical impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries considered dangerous or unhealthy. Must be able to travel long distances in airplanes, helicopters, and road vehicles.

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.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC.