Mar 30, 2015

Armed Security Guard , Afghanistan

Employer:Academi
Location:Helmand, Afghanistan
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 cadres 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.
Any offers extended are fully contingent on customer approval, obtaining any necessary security clearance, satisfactory background investigation and drug screening results, meeting all physical, academic and skills requirements, meeting the medical requirements for the position, and successful completion of any required pre-deployment training,
All candidates should be willing and able pass pre-deployment medical screening to include a Physical Training test and should be willing and able to work in a high-threat environment under austere conditions.
The Armed Security Guard serves as part of a team of guards assigned to perform internal guard services that include mobile and static functions.

Duty Location: Oconus
Security clearance required: Secret
Rotations/Work Schedule; normal work day of 8 hour shift but be up to 12 hour shifts, 7 days per week (72 hours max/week)
Pay rate: $175.00 per day + 7.5% Completion Bonus

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform internal guard services that include, but are not limited to:
Vehicle and personnel entry control points (ECPs)
Man perimeter towers
Perform roving patrols
Provide armed guard services for the Camp ASP
Conduct BDOC operations

Required Qualifications:

Must have valid U.S. Passport and provide a copy to Academi Recruitment staff
Must be 25 years of Age
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active U.S. Dept. of Defense SECRET security clearance
Must be able to pass a pre-deployment medical exam(must be less than 40% body mass index)
Must weigh less than 300 lbs.
Must be able to pass a physical fitness test
Must have a valid driver’s license with an expiration date later than one year from start date
Must provide a copy of DD 214 if prior military with honorable discharge
Fluency in English language (Written and oral)
Possess a Military / Law Enforcement background in a related service area or have equivalent training
Experience living and working under austere conditions in a high threat area/active war zone.
Experience performing security operations including static guard and PSD/PSS type functions.
Familiarity with the Helmand region of Afghanistan and/or similar environments
Demonstrated and proven ability to use the following weapons:
M9 Beretta, M16, M4, M240, M2 .50 Caliber heavy machinegun & Mk19 40 mm heavy machine gun
Able to perform internal security guard services, at any potential posting for up to 12 hours, often in austere conditions and extreme weather while donning all required personal protective gear.
Mental, physical, and medical ability to thrive under harsh living conditions.
Guards may be male or female
 
How to Apply
http://careers.academi.com/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=5099265&portalID=7401