Total 4 driver job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in The United States of America

We are in search of an Executive Security Driver to join our threat mitigation team located at our global headquarters in Reston, VA. As a core member of this team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing safe executive travel in the DMV area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Transport executives and principal visitors to and from company locations, special events, customer sites, and specified locations within local and outlying areas.
• Ensure timely communication, via company issued devices, with principal and the executive’s administrative assistant, and chief of staff on itinerary and schedule changes.
• Ensure consistent communication with principal regarding best/safest pick-up spot at offsite meeting locations, estimated time of pick-up.
• Arrive for driving assignments well in advance of scheduled departure time and whenever practical and "advance" the drop-off location in needed instances to familiarize themselves with conditions that could impact the safety or timely arrival of the executive.
• Prior to all trips, driver duties include consulting maps or navigation devices for desired routes, checking radio or online traffic and weather reports for departure and destination locations.
• Use appropriate evasive and/or defensive driving tactics as necessary to safeguard passengers and participate in annual evasive and defensive driving tactics training.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a current Driver’s License with a clean record.
• Trained in evasive driving techniques.
• Will maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to Corporate Executives to include family contact information, residence locations, and residence security systems.
• Flexible schedule, ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed with little notice.
• Must present a positive and personable demeanor with an ability to interact and relate well with both external and internal contacts at all levels, up to and including Executives, customers, and members of the Board of Directors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization ability, and attention to detail are critical.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Basic First Aid knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 11+ years of related experience.
• Professional certification for protective driving.
• Prior Law Enforcement and/or executive protection experience.
• Current CPR and AED Certification.
• DoD security clearance.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

This position is within the Cheltenham Training Division (CDT), Office of Cheltenham Operations (OCH) under the National Capitol Region (NCR) Training Operations Directorate and located in Cheltenham, Maryland. The mission of the division is to train law enforcement officers and agents in the proper techniques of operating law enforcement motor vehicles. The purpose of this position is to serve in a Lead capacity over a group of driver instructors involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the driver training programs. The position also serves as a lead instructor and subject matter expert in one or more of the driver training programs. Typical assignments include:

Oversees and/or participates in developing course material in the driver training instructional field.

Uses life experiences from law enforcement or a comparable military service background to enhance course content and respond to student questions.

Serves as the subject-matter expert in one or more of the assigned driver training courses.

Participates in developing and/or revising lesson plans.

Plans, coordinates, and executes field training and lab exercises.

Monitors progress of students, document results and takes or recommends remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions.

Conducts research on emerging driver training and vehicle technology, practices and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.

Initiates content changes and develops different approaches and methods of instruction and recommends any other changes needed to improve the program/course and achieve program/course objectives.

Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.

Writes summaries based upon research for use in updating existing course material and student lesson plans.

Oversees/monitors the work of lower-grade instructors in these specialized areas.

Provides oversight concerning the conduct of training classes for personnel.

Plans, coordinates, and executes field training and lab exercises.

Leads the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made in achieving training course objectives.

Being a Law Enforcement Specialist (Driver Instructor) makes you a valuable member of the FLETC team. These positions are located in the Core Training Operations Directorate (CTO), Driver and Marine Division located in Glynco, GA. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Driver Instructor with highly specialized knowledge and skill in the handling and use of a variety of law enforcement vehicles and the accompanying circumstances for their usage, planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the DMD training program.

Typical assignments include:

• Using the lesson plan as a guide, the position conducts training in law enforcement driver training topics.
• Using life experiences from law enforcement to enhance course content and responding to student questions.
• Exercising a high degree of judgment when interjecting personal experiences into the structured training program to supplement and expand instruction while staying within the content of the lesson plan.
• Ensuring class curriculum is administered in the proper sequence and that there are no deviations from the established schedules without prior approval.
• Evaluating both individual and group performance in various training settings.
• Using judgment to adjust to immediate training needs such as repeating material, slowing or increasing the pace of the class, or addressing individual learning needs.
• Participating in developing program/course material in the DMD instructional field.
• Initiating suggestions for any other changes needed to improve the program/course which leads to the achievement of program/course objectives.

Successful applicants re-employed with the dual compensation offset waiver granted by the USCP are able to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty.

Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for Approved Rehires
Work full time
Maximum age limit (under 60 at the time of appointment)
Receive overtime
Earn full annuity and full salary
Earn annual leave and sick leave
Term appointment up to 4 years
A Law Enforcement Driver performs duties of a professional driver utilizing traditional best practices. Operates a variety of vehicle types, to include cars, limousines, vans, and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Provides for the welfare, physical protection and security of passengers by performing protection and transportation assignments. Provides safe and secure vehicle transportation to Members of Congress, accompanying staff, their families, and guests. Receives and/or prepares appropriate documentation for the delivery and pick-up of authorized passengers. Completes route planning/reconnaissance and mobile security. Consults maps and/or global positioning system (GPS) devices for desired routes. Advises passengers of potential delays due to traffic or construction and adjusts route when possible to meet desired arrival times. Safeguards Members, their families, and guests in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and in cities where Members maintain primary residences.
Ensures that only authorized passengers are allowed in the vehicle. Adheres to all State and local laws, federal rules and regulations. Abides by USCP policies and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operations. Maneuvers vehicle in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets and congested parking lots. Safeguards and maintains sensitive and confidential information relative to the safety and security of passengers. Operates special purpose equipment, including sirens, alarms, navigation equipment and other special purpose accessories designed to ensure safety of passengers and others in the area through which the vehicle is traveling. Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons, the use of protective gear and devices, and an awareness of personal safety and the safety of others. Watches for unusual or irregular conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards. Uses care and skill when transporting passengers in emergency situations, such as evacuations or hospital transports. Reports and advises on any risks and/or incidents that may impact the Member, their family or guests.