IC Personal Protection Officer SC
1099 – Contractor SC, US
Job Title
IC Personal Protection Officer SC
Team
Corporate Services
Location
Charleston, South Carolina Lowcountry
Rotating 12-hour shifts Resume submitted must list current residence which should demonstrate proximity and availability to work in the South Carolina Lowcountry, vicinity Charleston.
Job Summary
The Osen-Hunter Group (OHG) provides training and operational support to the defense and intelligence communities of the US Government and assess-design-build security program solutions for select private-sector clients.
The Personal Protection Officer (PPO) will work as a member of a Personal Security Detail (PSD) AS NEEDED to ensure the safety and security of a Principal/Protectee and/or Principal Group. They will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and possess excellent executive-level communication and interpersonal skills with dedication to customer service. They will be trustworthy and discreet, being exposed to the business and personal life of the designated principal(s)/protectee(s) and will always conduct their duties with the highest degree of professionalism.
This independent-contract position is based in Charleston, SC; the PPO must be available to work AS NEEDED in the South Carolina Lowcountry region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide armed and unarmed close protective security to designated principal(s)/protectee(s) in private and public settings.
- Conduct advance site visits and security planning as required, to include route analysis.
- Consume and create protective intelligence to support protective operations.
- Conduct surveillance detection and countersurveillance activities in the course of protective operations.
- Maintain a high degree of proficiency in all close protection skill sets, to include firearms proficiency, tactics, defensive/evasive driving techniques, and surveillance detection/countersurveillance.
- Drive company vehicle (Limo) in a safe and defensive manner with a high degree of awareness.
- Maintain Limo in best condition possible through preventative maintenance, to include cleanliness and presentation.
- Report all relevant security events, incidents, or concerns to the PM.
- Complete all administrative tasks (paperwork, to include time sheets, receipts, expense reports, etc.) in a full and timely manner.
- Perform all duties with sound judgment, discretion, and appropriate restraint.
- Perform all duties with care and concern for the well-being of the Principal Group.
- Perform administrative, logistical, and/or training responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Hold a current, ARMED South Carolina Registered Security Officer registration with SLED, or willing to acquire.
- Hold current (non)resident Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP), or willing to acquire.
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, intelligence, homeland security or related discipline, or 7 or more years of directly relevant and documented experience.
- US Government or US Military Special Operations or LEO SWAT experience, required. SWAT experience should be on a Tier 1 or 2 tactical team with capabilities per NTOA TROS 2023.
- Must be able to effectively operate/manipulate handguns, rifles and shotguns; optics; and communications equipment.
- Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS for brief periods with little or no prior notice both by air and vehicle.
- Must be readily available for duty consideration, even during off-duty hours.
- Must have demonstrated judgment and sound decision-making abilities and skills, commensurate with the responsibilities of armed protective security.
- Must be customer service-oriented and a team player.
- Must be able to perform detailed and effective route planning and navigation in unfamiliar locations with little or no prior notice.
- Must be proficient with MS Office applications, required.
- Hold current first aid/CPR/AED certification, or willing to acquire.
- Hold a valid driver's license, required.
- Must be a US citizen, required.
Physical Requirements
- Must maintain a high level of grooming, physical fitness, and professional appearance.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, run, climb, stretch, bend. This position requires full mobility and dexterity to operate vehicles and equipment.
- Must be able to maintain a standing or sitting position for up to two (2) hours, to include within the confines of a vehicle.
- Must be able to walk, jog, or ride a bicycle for up to one (1) hour.
- Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) lbs. up and down two (2) flights of stairs.
- Must be able to carry/drag one-hundred eighty-five (185) lbs. a minimum distance of twenty-five (25) yards on level terrain within a time of thirty (30) seconds.
Compensation
- $50 - $75/hour, based on experience and licensure.
