POSITION SUMMARY
Provide mobile armed personal protection and emergency response security services in high-risk areas on behalf of the Department of State in Baghdad, Iraq. 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.
- 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.
- Carry and operate weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from your chain of command
- Participate in advance security preparations.
- Man the security post at the principal’s residence, the command post, or other static post as required.
- Serve as a member of a QRF as assigned.
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 possess a minimum of three (3) years of documented protective security experience. A Service-2 or Member-4 copy of the DD-214 must be provided for applicants using U.S military service as applicable experience.
- Protective security experience is defined as a personal bodyguard, a designated security member of convoy or movement operations, or security services experience while actively carrying a firearm. Experience may only be gained by employment under a national/federal government, state government, city/municipal government, provincial or township government, or a government-licensed commercial entity that provides armed protective services. Experience as sworn law enforcement in the United States is always applicable.
- 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
Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
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
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and a valid U.S. passport
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Minimum three (3) years documented protective security experience (government, licensed commercial armed services, or sworn U.S. law enforcement)
- Provide DD-214 (Service-2 or Member-4) if using U.S. military service as applicable experience
- Obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level personnel security clearance (can be obtained during application)
- Attend and successfully complete required training
- Qualify and requalify as required with Glock-19, M4, M240, M249
- Complete and maintain Physical Readiness Test (PRT) at 65% performance level
- Ability to carry and operate weapons and serve in motorcade roles, static posts, and QRF
- Willingness to deploy and travel to dangerous overseas locations and rotate in/out of country
Constellis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Constellis and has not been reviewed or approved by Constellis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Structured PTO starting around 15 days per year, increasing with tenure, plus 12 company holidays establishes a predictable time-off baseline. This design provides clear accrual growth with tenure.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available at hire for eligible employees with contributions adjustable at any time. This offers accessible retirement saving even as terms may differ under collective bargaining agreements.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Programs include short-term incentive pay, SPOT awards, and an annual Employee Excellence Award of $5,000. These mechanisms add cash recognition beyond base pay when available.
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What We Do
Constellis is the largest and most diverse non-financial risk management company in the United States, providing operational support and risk management services to safeguard people and infrastructure globally.
