Overview:
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
In anticipation of award, SOC is recruiting a PSS/Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) for the U.S. Department of State Worldwide Protective Services (WPS III) Program.
Responsibilities:
•Medic support to principal and PRS detail members.
•The EMT-I is designated as a protective security specialist (P). The EMT-I is required to attend and pass the Basic PSS WPS III training course, as outlined in this contract. The EMT-I is required to maintain weapons qualification, as outlined in this contract, with the Glock, M4, Shotgun, M240, M249 and M203 and familiarization fire for the AK47. The EMT-I vetted personnel are authorized to permanently fill the Labor Categories of EMT-I and the PSS in case of shortages with the approval of HTP
•Conduct protective security operations and provide medic support as required.
Qualifications:
•U.S. Citizen/TCN/LN at least 21 years of age
•U.S. Citizen/TCN/LN, as specified by the Task Order
•Level 3 English proficiency (see Exhibit A).
•Trained and certified to current, U.S. - recognized standards.
•Experience working as an EMT, with a majority of the experience being within an emergency room and/or in direct support of military operations.
•Three (3) years 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 Exhibit G (Training Curriculum) of this contract.
•Have experience/knowledge in current TCCC guidelines.
•The EMT-I shall successfully complete the PSS training requirements CONUS and shall receive extensive ON JOB TRAINING (OJT).
•Must have valid, current U.S. driver’s license and U.S. tourist passport.
•Must have a personal and, if appropriate, military discharge under honorable conditions.
•Must be able to pass an in-depth medical screening in order to meet the requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
•Must be familiar with first aid procedures.
•Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security clearance.
•Meet minimum Department of State firearms proficiency pre-requisites, including formal training on: Familiarity with weapons safety concerns and procedures.
•Be able to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)
•Must be able to pass an in-depth background check.
Physical and Mental requirements:
•Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
•Must be able to regularly walk, run, bend, and crawl, while wearing full protective gear.
•Possess binocular vision, correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) and shall not be color blind.
•Be capable of hearing ordinary conversation.
•Be capable of satisfying the physical efficiency battery scores used by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). These standards can be found on the internet at www.fletc.gov/training/programs/physical-techniques-division/requirements/ documents/physical-efficiency-battery/peb.html. Seventy (70%) is the minimum passing standard in each category.
•Be willing to undergo a validated psychological screening suitability test prior to acceptance.
•Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
•Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
•Ability to read complex documents in English language
•Ability to write complex documents in the English language
•Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
