General Command of Police Special Units (GCPSU) J7 Liaison Officer (LNO) (ASOM)

Job Description: Serve as the GCPSU J7 LNO responsible for embedding in the (GCPSU) Special Operations Advisory Group (SOAG) HQs as an extension of the GCPSU DPM and as representative of the Afghan Special Security Forces-Training Program?s (ASSF-TP) management. Will attend GCPSU SOAG battle rhythm events, conferences, video teleconferences, and meetings in order to maintain synchronization and unity of effort for all Afghan police Special Forcing activities, operations, and training between the (GCPSU) SOAG and the ASSF-TP. Will interface regularly with the ASSF-TP NSOCC-A LNO and ASSF-TP DPM as required as the (program?s) sole MoI linkage for all things police Special Forces. Will interact daily with the GCPSU SOAG J7 as the program conduit to nest training initiatives and programs with NSOCC-A, CSTC-A, ANASOC SOAG, SMW SOAG, and Task Force (as required). Training initiatives and activities include Tactical Site Exploitation (TSE), Surveillance Reconnaissance Training (SRT), and any other intelligence or staff based training the GCPSU SOAG requires. Will create policing Programs of Instruction (POI) and Training Support Packages (TSP) for capability and capacity building. Responsible for creating and providing periodic reports to the GCPSU DPM and ASSF-TP management, as required. Maintain positive relations/rapport with the GCPSU SOAG Command and subordinate coalition force organizations. Recognize and implement company and program policies and procedural guidance documentation. Inform the GCPSU Command of lessons learned and other areas of improvement. Ensure each SOAT reports/issues are communicated to the GCPSU SOAG Command. Will co-locate with the GCPSU SOAG (in the J7) to facilitate communication from the ASSF-TP and the GCPSU DPM; persistent presence. Shall provide any requisite input and solutions regarding issues relevant to the performance of the program or best practices and lessons learned toward improving sub-elements training objectives, logistics, and operations processes. Shall report all training resource issues and scheduling conflicts to the GCPSU SOAG, the GCPSU DPM, and the ASSF-TP DPM. Serves as the GCPSU DPM in the absence of the (GCPSU) DPM.

Required Hours: Work may include nights, holidays, and weekends on short notice. Standard will be to conduct training 6 days per week for up to 10 hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s) and a standard 40 hour work week while at CONUS work sites.

Responsibilities:

• Attend GCPSU SOAG battle rhythm events, conferences, video teleconferences, and meetings.
• Serve as the GCPSU DPM as required, in the absence of the (GCPSU) DPM.
• Serve as the program?s conduit in nesting training programs with NSOCC-A, CSTC-A, the ANASOC SOAG, the SMW SOAG, and Task Force (as required).
• Provide required reports to the GCPSU DPM and ASSF-TP management.
• Interface with the ASSF-TP NSOCC-A LNO and ASSF-TP DPM for all things police Special Forces.
• Maintain positive relations/rapport with the GCPSU SOAG Command and subordinate coalition force organizations.
• Responsible for training initiatives/activities to include TSE, SRT, and any other intelligence/staff based training the GCPSU SOAG J7 Section requires.
• Create paramilitary policing POIs/TSPs to build capability and capacity.
• Recognize/implement company/program policies and procedural guidance documentation.
• Ensure SOAT reports/issues are communicated to the GCPSU SOAG.
• Co-locate with the GCPSU SOAG to facilitate communication from across the ASSF-TP, the GCPSU DPM, and the SOAG Command?synchronize efforts.
• Provide input and solutions regarding issues relevant to the performance of the program or best practices and lessons learned toward improving sub-elements training objectives, logistics, and operational processes.
• Report training resource issues and scheduling conflicts to the GCPSU SOAG, GCPSU DPM, and ASSF-TP DPM.

Required Qualifications:

• Former Combat Arms or Intelligence Officer/NCO with at least 20 years? military/contracting experience with at least 6 years training and/or operations experience at the BDE or higher levels.
• A minimum of 12 months experience in the Middle East.
• Competent in personal computer skills and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills; SOAG consists of military personnel from 14 coalition/partnered countries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• Possess a US Passport with at least 6 months of remaining eligibility.
• Obtain an Afghanistan Visa
• This position requires a U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Include but are not limited to the wear of body armor and helmet Personal Protective Gear, unassisted lifting and carrying of duffle bags not exceed the weight of 70 lbs per piece, and the unassisted movement over uneven terrain.
• Must be willing to work and live in Afghanistan with an understanding that there could be further assignments to any location in Afghanistan based upon the needs of the U.S. Government, to include hostile and austere areas.

• Must be able to attend and pass USG deployment requirements at CONUS Replacement Center (CRC), Fort Bliss, Texas or equivalent location.
• Must meet the medical requirements for the position being offered as determined by a pre-employment medical screening and in accordance with published CRC and USCENTCOM medical deployment standards.
• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to eight (8) hours per day and sit for up to three (3) hours per day.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Employee will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, and under austere conditions.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, under extreme weather conditions, within a hostile environment.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from aircraft, hostile fire, and other acts of aggression associated with this region.
• Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders. All tours are unaccompanied

Security Clearance Requirement: Must have an active DoD SECRET security clearance used in the past two years. Clearance is required to access and handle classified and personal personnel material, attend project meetings, and/or work within restricted areas unescorted.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree from accredited school & six (6) years of related experience, OR four (4) years related experience with Master's degree. Eight (8) years of additional equivalent work experience (14 total years) may be accepted in lieu of BA/BS education requirement.

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