WPS Shift/Team Leader - (PSS Shift Leader)


Employer: Academi
Location: Afghanistan



About Our Company
ACADEMI is an elite security services provider. With expertise forged in the world's most challenging environments, our world-class network of security professionals design customized solutions for our clients to help them navigate the complex, sensitive environments in which they operate. Today's changing security climate demands innovative solutions that can be applied in both high-threat and low profile operating environments. ACADEMI has become a trusted partner to both government and commercial clients by providing solutions that foster a smarter, safer security approach based on knowledge and training. Our cadre of experienced instructors create comprehensive training curriculums for both government and commercial clients that utilize our premiere 7,000 acre training facility located in Moyock, North Carolina. ACADEMI works as a team to promote a culture of integrity, excellence, and dignity in everything we do, making us a trusted global security partner. As set forth in its Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, ACADEMI / Constellis Group is committed to the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior, and compliance with all applicable laws. As a prospective employee of ACADEMI / Constellis Group, I will support these objectives by complying with all applicable domestic and international laws and regulations and fulfilling humanitarian responsibilities towards all those affected by the Company's business activities. I also agree to respect the various cultures in all parts of the world in which it operates.


Job Description
Manage and direct protective security operations (PRS, ERT/QRF, etc.) on a day-to-day basisSL shall be designated as a protective security specialist (P)
SL is required to attend the protective security specialist (PSS) training course
The SL must maintain weapons qualifications as outlined in this contract, for the Glock, M4, Shotgun, M240, M249 and M203 and familiarization fire for the AK47
Vetted shift leaders are authorized to permanently fill the Labor Categories of the PSS in case of shortages with the approval from HTP
Directly supervises protective security specialists including members of the ERT(s) /QRF(s)
Ensures that all posts and detail positions / labor categories are properly covered and that the detail is operating smoothly in accordance with schedule and preset plans
Ensures that all posts of the ERT(s) / QRF(s) are properly covered and ready to respond
Ensures that the ERT patrols are completed
Directs and controls response actions, if required, through radio communications during motorcades and all ground, air, or water movements

Job Requirements
U.S. Citizen
Valid US issued passport and current driver’s license
Level 3 English proficiency
Five (5) years of experience in protective security assignments
Two (2) of these years shall have been in a supervisory or in-charge-capacity
Six (6) months of protective security experience working under the WPPS, WPPS II contract or similar program
The remaining three (3) years of experience can be gained in the employ of any national, State/Provincial, Local or commercial entities providing high threat protective services that require skills similar to those outlined in the Training Curriculum of this contract.


ACADEMI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

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