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

Acuity International; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International seeks a Protective Security Specialist with paramedic credentials to provide medical care and security in high-threat environments. Responsibilities include convoy operations, casualty care, and security posture management for the Department of State program.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, active paramedic credentials, CPR/BLS/ACLS, 3+ years EMS experience, valid driver’s license and passport, English proficiency, and successful PRT completion.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess 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 during deployment.
• Must possess current CPR Professional Rescuer or AHA BLS/ACLS and trauma training credentials (ILS or PHTLS or equivalent).
• Minimum of three (3) years of pre-hospital EMS experience at the AEMT or paramedic level.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with at least 6 months remaining.
• Must be proficient in speaking, writing, and communicating in English.
• Must pass the pre-employment PRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care to contractor personnel and others as directed.
• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive lead, principal, or follow vehicles during motorcade operations.
• Maintain protective formation positions during principal movements.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Staff security posts at residences or command posts as required.

Skills

EMT paramedic proficiency

English proficiency

Security ops

Driver's license

Education

Paramedic certification (NREMT/state)

Tools

Glock-19 training

M4/MK18 weapons

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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 [i.e., International Life Support (ILS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent.
• Must possess the following:
• A minimum of three (3) years of pre-hospital emergency medical services experience at the AEMT or paramedic level. While the Government may accept military service as a medical provider (including special operations units) to satisfy this requirement, the Government will not accept service in which a non-medical provider (infantryman, vehicle operator, clerk, etc.) provides medical first response as an ancillary duty in satisfaction of this requirement. Work experience in a hospital or clinic setting does not satisfy this requirement.
• 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 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 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.

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.

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

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