PSS/Paramedic (PSS/PARA) - WPS III (Iraq)

Janus Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Janus Global is seeking a qualified medical provider to offer protection and emergency medical services in high-threat environments. Candidates must have proper EMT certifications, a valid U.S. Passport, and a minimum of three years of field experience. Responsibilities include driving vehicles during protective operations and providing advanced medical care under the Department of State support.

The role demands physical readiness for rigorous tasks, including emergency response and fitness training. Join us to make a difference in austere situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Three years of pre-hospital emergency medical services experience.
• Must pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care.
• Perform personal protective security functions.
• Drive lead and principal's vehicle during operations.

Skills

Advanced emergency medical care

Personal protective security functions

English proficiency

Physical fitness readiness

Education

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification

CPR Professional Rescuer certification

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Valid U.S. Passport

Job description

Location

Erbil, Iraq

Clearance Level

Department of State (DOS) - Secret

Primary Function

You would be responsible for providing protection and medical care for the client and team members in a high‑threat location, performing protection operations by convoy, ground movements, or aerial platforms. You would also provide tactical combat casualty care during emergency events. Additionally, you may be assigned to a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team, responding to potential situations as required. This position supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders (TO) in austere environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care to Contractor personnel, COM personnel, and others at the direction of DS/RSO, including invasive and pharmacological interventions within the Contractor's Scope of Practice and in alignment with the National Emergency Medical Services Scope of Practice and WPS III IDIQ.
• Perform day‑to‑day personal protective security functions.
• Drive the lead vehicle, principal's vehicle, follow vehicle, and/or act as a response agent as required during motorcade or similar operations.
• Maintain assigned protective formation positions during the principal's walking movements.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Staff the security post at the principal's residence, or man the command post or other static posts as required.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess either active or inactive National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as a paramedic. Certification must be valid and active prior to deployment, and remain valid and active throughout the period of deployment.
• Must possess current approved Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Professional Rescuer certification or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Trauma Training credentials (e.g., International Life Support (ILS) or Pre‑Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent).
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of pre‑hospital emergency medical services experience at the AEMT or paramedic level. Military service as a medical provider may satisfy this requirement, but non‑medical provider experience does not. Hospital or clinic work experience does not satisfy this requirement.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with at least 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Must be proficient in English (speaking, writing, and communication).
• Applicants must pass the pre‑employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT).

Training (Paid Training)

• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Protective Security Specialist Basic and Quick Reaction Force training course. 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 able to carry and operate firearms.Must maintain physical fitness readiness, including medium/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.

Based upon the needs of the program and Project Management discretion, qualified individuals may be required to temporarily fill an alternate position.

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

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