GardaWorld, a premier provider of protective services, investigations, intelligence and training services to government agencies, corporations and private individuals operating in high-risk environments, is actively seeking contractor professionals to serve as Protective Service Detail (PSD) operators for work in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations.
The individuals we are seeking will possess the following qualifications:
• US citizen or Legal Resident (Green Card Holder).
• 6 years prior military active-duty service in an Infantry MOS, preferably in SOF (Tier 1/Tier 2).
• Honorably discharged (must provide DD-214).
• Minimum 2 tours (minimum 6 months total) deployed to a high-risk environment while serving in a PSD capacity (must provide references); knowledge of Baghdad and surrounding areas preferred.
• Ability to obtain a DOD CAC card (requires FBI criminal records check) and MNFI badge.
• Ability to obtain a US government Secret clearance (requires comprehensive background check).
• Successful completion of an accredited military, police or federal protective operations course (civilian courses attended as part of a workup for a USG contract or equivalent may qualify).
• Verifiable qualification with pistol and M-4 rifle (within past 2 years).
• Must have and maintain a US driver’s license.
• Must be fluent in English – both read and write.
• Must pass a financial and criminal history check. NOTE: any felony convictions or domestic violence convictions are immediate disqualifiers.
Other:
· Daily rates start at $500 USD per day and increases with position, tenure and promotion.
· Operational gear such as weapons, ammunition, body armor, communications equipment, load bearing gear, GPS, etc., will be provided by GardaWorld.
· Contractor is responsible for complying with any and all applicable laws and regulations in the AOR he is deployed to including Iraq and Afghanistan.
· Air travel will be in economy class unless otherwise stated.
· These are close-proximity-to-the-client assignments; appropriate behavior is essential.
· All candidates will be formally vetted by GardaWorld. If you have been removed from another assignment for justifiable cause, you need not apply (firearms violation, alcohol related incident, security clearance issue, client directed termination, etc.)
· You will be paid as a 1099 contractor and are personally responsible for payment of federal and state income tax obligations.
· Either per diem will be paid or housing and meals will be provided. All allowable operational expenses will be reimbursed.
· Rotation is 60 days on/off.
To Apply:
· Email a maximum TWO PAGE resume specifically outlining your applicable experience, along with scanned required documents to htprecruiting@garda-world.com and place “PSD Operator” in the subject line of the email. No faxes will be accepted.
· This is not a general call for resumes; if you do not meet the requirements above, please do not send your resume. No phone calls will be accepted for this position. If you have questions send them via email.
GardaWorld’s Global Risks Group serves clients in more than 140 countries, and helps organizations mitigate business and security threats by protecting their people and assets. We offer our clients a comprehensive suite of turn-key risk management solutions, with international operations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America.