Protective Security Training Specialist

Acuity International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International seeks a qualified Protective Security Specialist to train U.S. and local personnel for Department of State WPS III programs. The role involves classroom and field instruction, liaison with WPS III teams, and potential leadership of protection teams in austere environments.

Candidates must have at least 5 years in protective security, 2 years as a security instructor, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and a current U.S. passport.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an instructor in a security field.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time Firearms instructor experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in protective security assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integration training for Local Nationals in overseas locations.
• Liaise with training entities involved with WPS III and LN integration.
• Mentor integrated LN protective security personnel and operations daily.
• Ensure PRS assignments with integrated LN personnel follow Post policy.
• Coordinate mission planning for PRS assignments with TOC and RSO staff.
• Coordinate and conduct LN training and firearms re-qualifications overseas.
• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions as required.

Skills

US citizenship

Instructor experience

Firearms instructor

Protective security

Driver's license

US passport

English proficiency

Job description

Acuity International seeks a qualified Protective Security Specialist to train U.S. and local personnel for Department of State WPS III programs. The role involves classroom and field instruction, liaison with WPS III teams, and potential leadership of protection teams in austere environments.

Candidates must have at least 5 years in protective security, 2 years as a security instructor, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and a current U.S. passport.