Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Security / Convoy Escort Team Member – Medic

Employer: Triple Canopy 

Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Position Summary
Medic support to principal and security detail members.Position Responsibilities
•Provide first aid response to any casualties during operations;
•Perform the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in daily brief and detail orders;
•Plan, and provide mobile security functions for Personnel, Convoy, Advance, and other security missions throughout Iraq;
•Must wear Personal Protective Equipment and travel with PSD/Convoy Security Teams into hostile areas as necessary;
•Serve on a security team consisting of US Expatriate Leadership and Local Nationals (LNs);
•Assist Team Leader in all aspects of PSD/Convoy security Operations to include mission planning, administrative functions and assist with tactical decision making as required;
•Prepare and maintain personnel, property, maintenance, and operational records.
Essential Skills and Experience
•Must have valid Driver’s License and Passport;
•Must possess one year of medic experience as a Combat Medic;
•Provide documentation of medical certification (license equivalent) to that of an Initial Responder or Emergency Medical Technician;
•Desired Middle East Theatre background or experience;
•Minimum of two years security experience;
•Must have most of these skills, preferred to have all: mobile and static security, navigation signals, VIP protection, evasive driving, mobile vehicle warfare, counter-sniping, surveillance techniques, surveillance detection, hand to hand combat, convoy operations, route reconnaissance, setup of traffic control point, combat medical evacuation and civil disturbance control;
•Must possess very strong interpersonal/communication skills;
•Strong working knowledge of VHF, UHF and Satellite communications;
•Proficient with Mapping and GPS skills;
•Proven ability to work with personnel from diverse cultures and nationalities;
•Self-motivated problem-solver with professional demeanor;
•Must be willing to work in and travel through high threat areas as required;
•Employment with Triple Canopy is contingent upon a favorable background check. Must have no felony or domestic violence convictions;
•Perform a variety of other duties as required;
•Arabic language skills are not required, but a working knowledge is beneficial.Physical Demands and Work 
Environment
Must be prepared to live and work in an austere environment. Must be willing to work seven days a week, 12 hours a day.

General Sign-Off
Must adhere to and support company policies, procedures and standards. Triple Canopy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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