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Security Detail Leader (SDL) (P) TBD * Contingent Upon Award * WPS Protection/Guard

SOC LLC

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Detail Leader (SDL) to ensure the safety of protectees during movements and venue visits. This role involves coordinating mission planning, conducting pre-mission briefings, and commanding motorcade operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in protective security, including leadership roles, and must possess a valid security clearance. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in protective services, where your skills will directly impact the safety and security of high-profile individuals.

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years in protective security assignments required.
  • Two years as a Shift Leader in protective security needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform close-in protection of the protectee during movements.
  • Coordinate mission planning and route surveys.

Skills

Protective Security Experience
Leadership Skills
Crisis Management
Communication Skills

Education

Supervisory Course Completion
PSS Training Course Completion

Tools

Glock-19
M4
MK18
M240
M249

Job description

Security Detail Leader (SDL) (P)
Responsibilities:

  1. Perform close-in protection of the protectee(s), ensuring the safety of the protectee and other assigned protectees during movements and venue visits.
  2. Coordinate initial mission planning, including coordination with the TOC/SOC, and other RSO personnel to assign and schedule route and site surveys.
  3. Finalize details with the protectee regarding number of passengers, number of venues to be visited, venue-specific information, and any special needs (e.g., split-site visits, special security requirements, etc.)
  4. Prepare and give pre-mission briefings for protectees prior to movement, addressing destination, planned routes, estimated duration, guidance in the event of an incident (e.g., breakdown, illness/injury, hostile contract, etc.), and critical medical information/concerns for the protectees.
  5. In command of the limo during motorcade operations. While overall tactical command of the motorcade is left to the SL, the SDL has override authority in the event of an incident where action must be taken to preserve/evacuate the protectee(s).

Qualifications:

For bio approval, the SDL shall meet the following qualifications:

  1. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  2. Must possess a minimum of six (6) years' experience in protective security assignments.


  1. A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been as a Shift Leader working in protective security on WPS III and/or any of its predecessor contracts.
  2. The remaining four (4) years of experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS training course as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training. This experience must be earned in locations with significant risk.


  1. Must attend and successfully complete a supervisory course meeting the requirements established in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 1, Position Descriptions, Section 1.2.C.

Upon bio approval and before beginning work on the contract, the SDL shall:

  1. Attend and successfully complete the PSS training course, as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training.
  2. Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, M240, and M249, re-qualifying as required in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training.
  3. Obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance as specified in the TO.
  4. Complete the WPS III Physical Readiness Test, per WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 15, Physical Readiness Test Protocols and Standards, at the sixty-five (65) percent performance level, and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the TO.

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