PSS/Designated Defensive Marksman (PSS/DDM) - WPS III (Iraq)

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Park Ridge, VA
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Healthtech • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provide designated defensive marksman services, perform personal protective security functions, and maintain protective formation positions during movements. Participate in security preparations and serve as a QRF member as assigned.
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Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path. Pick your path today! To see what career opportunities we have available, explore below to find your next career!COVID Notification:

Candidates selected for a position must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved reasonable accommodation request on file for a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from complying with Acuity's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

To request a reasonable accommodation form, email [email protected]

Responsibilities:

Provide designated defensive marksman services as assigned.

Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.

Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or act as a response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.

Maintain assigned protective formation position during principal’s walking movements.

Participate in advance security preparations.

Man the security post at the principal’s residence or mans the command post, or other static post as required.

Serve as a member of a QRF as assigned.

Qualifications:

For bio approval, the PSS/DDM shall meet the following qualifications:

Applicants must pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT) in order to advance in the application process for the position.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must attend and successfully complete a sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program issued by a military, law enforcement, or security (government or commercial) training program. This sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program must be of suitable complexity and quality to adequately prepare the graduate for successful performance as a WPS III DDM. Examples of programs that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to:

1. U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Scout/Sniper
2. U.S. Army Sniper School
3. U.S. Special Forces Sniper School (formerly SOTIC)
4. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)/Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
5. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Mobile Security Division (MSD) DDM
6. National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) recognized law enforcement sniper course
7. U.S. Army Search and Rescue Team (SRT) Level II course.

Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.

1. A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must be as a DDM/sniper/sharpshooter. Candidates claiming military experience must have either a sniper military occupation specialty (MOS) or additional skill identifier (ASI). If claiming law enforcement experience for this requirement, it must be full-time and not as a collateral duty.

2. 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 

Upon bio approval and before beginning work on the contract, the PSS/DDM shall:

Attend and successfully complete the PSS and DDM training courses, as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training.

Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, M240, M249, Mk12, and SR25, re-qualifying as required in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training, and maintain minimum M4, or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, qualification score of ninety-five (95) percent (i.e., 285 out of 300 with iron sights) or better on the DS qualification course of fire. The candidate shall maintain this qualification level with the M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO throughout contract performance under this labor category.

Obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance as specified in the TO.

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. 

Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable TO.

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/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:

JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC

The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
597 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Acuity International, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, provides process and technology-based critical services to global government and commercial enterprises. With expertise in a range of engineering and consulting, software solutions, medical care, occupational health, global mission, environmental remediation, and secure and complex construction management services, augmented by deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions, Acuity International is positioned to assist its customers in their critical missions anywhere in the world with the latest technology and repeatable processes.

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