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

Janus Global; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Janus Global is looking for professionals providing protection and medical care in high-threat locations including Mogadishu, Somalia. Candidates must have valid certifications as paramedics and prior emergency medical services experience.

The role involves daily personal protective security functions, operating vehicles during motorcades, and providing advanced emergency medical interventions in coordination with Department of State directives.

Physical fitness, U.S. citizenship, and passing a background check are mandatory. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of three years experience at the AEMT or paramedic level.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care during operations.
• Perform protective security functions for clients.
• Drive vehicles in motorcade operations.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Personal protective security

Physical fitness

Communication in English

Education

Active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification

Current CPR certification

Tools

Glock-19

M4 rifle

M240

M249

Job description

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

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 daily 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 offroad.
• 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.