Protective Security Paramedic – Global Ops

Acuity International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a Protective Security Specialist to support Department of State Worldwide Protective Services in austere environments. You will provide advanced medical care and security functions for contractors and team members in high-threat locations.

Responsibilities include driving operations, security post staff, and advance security planning. Requires active paramedic credentials, U.S. citizenship, and travel readiness for overseas deployments.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active or inactive NREMT paramedic certification; must be valid before deployment and throughout.
• CPR Professional Rescuer, or BLS/ACLS with ILS/PHTLS credentials.
• Minimum of three (3) years EMS experience at AEMT/paramedic level; hospital experience does not satisfy.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Valid U.S. Passport with at least 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, writing, and reading).
• Must pass the pre-employment PRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care to Contractor personnel and others as directed, within scope of practice and WPS III guidelines.
• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive lead, principal’s, or follow vehicles and act as a response agent in motorcade operations.
• Maintain protective formation positions during principal’s movements.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Staff security posts at principal’s residence or other posts as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license (U.S.)

U.S. passport

EMS experience (AEMT/paramedic)

CPR/BL S/ACLS/PHTLS credentials

Education

Paramedic certification (NREMT) active

CPR/BL S/ACLS/PHTLS credentials

Tools

Glock-19

M4 / MK18

M240

M249

Job description

Acuity International is seeking a Protective Security Specialist to support Department of State Worldwide Protective Services in austere environments. You will provide advanced medical care and security functions for contractors and team members in high-threat locations.

Responsibilities include driving operations, security post staff, and advance security planning. Requires active paramedic credentials, U.S. citizenship, and travel readiness for overseas deployments.