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PSS / Emergency Medical Technician (PSS/EMT) | Private Ops - Africa

Ivory Coast, Africa
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide mobile armed personal protection and emergency response security services in high-
risk areas for a country in Africa. Provide advanced emergency medical care to personnel as
required. Employees rotate in and out of country throughout the duration of their contract.
RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to
include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Provide emergency medical care to Contractor personnel, COM personnel, and others at the
direction of DS/RSO, within the Contractor's Scope of Practice and in alignment with the
National Emergency Medical Services Scope of Practice
• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive the lead vehicle, principal's vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or act as response agent
whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.
• Maintain assigned protective formation position during principal's walking movements.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Staffs the security post at the principal's residence, or man the command post or other static
post as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must currently possess a valid U.S. driver's license and a valid U.S. tourist passport to be
considered
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable pre-hospital emergency medical services
experience at the EMT or paramedic level. Experience must be a full-time primary duty. Work
experience in a hospital or clinic setting does satisfy this requirement.
• Must possess current and active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
certification an EMT as well as the following certifications:
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Professional Rescuer certification or American Heart
Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is a plus
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a plus
• Advanced Trauma Training credentials [i.e., International Life Support (ILS) or Pre-Hospital
Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent] is a plus
• National Academy Emergency Technicians (NAEMT) 63-hour TCCC Combat Medic/Corpsman
(CMC) certification is a plus
• Obtain and maintain a personnel security clearance as identified in the contract (DOS Secret
level). Clearance can be obtained during the application process.
• Must attend and successfully complete required training
• Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M240, M249, and requalifying as required by the task order
(TO)
• Complete the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) at the 65% performance level and maintain that
fitness level for the duration of the contract
BENEFITS
Client offers the best comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive
compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse
and supportive workplace.
WORKING CONDITIONS

Overseas travel to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general,
or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable task order and will be an active project.

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