Apr 20, 2014

Security Protective Specialist - USA

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:
At least three years of general experience in domestic or overseas security operations within the last seven years. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility. Experience in protective operations at high threat locations abroad is particularly desirable.
U.S. citizenship
High School diploma or GED
Be in compliance with the Selective Service Act (male applicants only)
Successfully complete all written and oral selection examinations
Successfully undergo a background investigation and qualify for a TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) security clearance and obtain a suitability clearance
Pass a stringent medical examination
Be available for worldwide assignment
Pass physical fitness tests (to include a timed 1 ½ mile run and gender and age-specific repetitions of push-ups and sit-ups) and be fit for strenuous physical exertion
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
Be willing to carry and, if necessary, use firearms. Qualify with firearms throughout the period of appointment
Foreign language ability is desirable but not mandatory
Successfully complete all required training.

Qualifications
*NOTE: Qualifying experience would include at least three years within the last seven in one of the following fields or combination. Experience must have been progressive and culminated in at least one year in a position with increased levels of responsibility.
Employment as a protective security specialist in a domestic or overseas venue
Employment as a sworn law enforcement officer at the federal, state or local level in a tactical operations unit (SWAT, Special Ops, Executive Protection, etc.)
Military service –
With a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in Special Operations/Special Forces, infantry, military police or military investigative organization (CID/OSI/NCIS, etc.)
All other MOS – if MOS is in a field other than those listed above, other MOSs may qualify if a minimum of one tour of duty was spent in a combat arms assignment in a combat theater of operations.
Marine Security Guards – if MOS is in a field other than those listed above, MSGs may qualify if a minimum of one tour of duty was spent in a combat arms assignment in a combat theater of operations.

Other security/law enforcement experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis but if not in the areas identified above, qualifying for the position is unlikely.

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