Role Player (JRTC, Fort Polk, LA)

Core Government Services company (CGS) is hiring exercise "role players" to create living operational environments during U.S. Army training exercises at Fort Polk, LA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties and responsibilities of the Role Player are to support Military Augmentees, Opposing Forces, Special Forces in various scripted and unscripted roles as local population, members of the Police Force, or Host Nation Security Forces. Role Player responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Require routine wear of replicated uniforms and associated equipment. Individuals routinely perform role-play duties while in an outdoor, field-type environment, with limited services and under austere conditions; performing all other duties as required consistent with this occupational specialty.
• Must be physically fit and able to walk up to two miles unassisted between villages and towns while wearing a police or military uniform, MILES gear, helmet, rucksack, and other assorted military or law enforcement equipment (example: replica rifles and pistols).
• Role Player routinely uses military forms and maps; frequently uses mobile radio communications; supervises and performs maintenance on all assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to operate a computer to blog and perform other social media applications.
• Must be capable of working both day and night shifts as scheduled; must train and become proficient in military map reading; must become proficient in military communications procedures; the phonetic alphabet, call signs, and acronyms.
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School or equivalent diploma

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening for access onto the Fort Polk Military Installation.
• Have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficient at operating a computer and smart phone, blogging, texting, and perform other necessary social media applications.
• Must be able to wear training equipment systems in accordance with the needs of the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC)
• Must be able to speak clearly and calmly while using radio communication systems.
• Must be able to walk and conduct physical activities over several hours.
• Must be able to work irregular hour shifts; length of shifts may vary up to 16 hours as required.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana State Driver's License / REAL ID (or other state equivalent).
• Individual must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening; will be subject to random drug screening.
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: DOD Secret security clearance or higher; previous military or law enforcement service.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical condition capable of prolonged standing and walking up to 2 miles over uneven terrain; must be able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
  
  

LOCATION: Our team primarily works at urban training locations at Fort Polk and are exposed to load noise, various weather conditions, and outdoor conditions including the use of temporary portable restrooms.

Job Type: Part-Time on call

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts for 8 - 10 days are possible. Our team does not leave the training areas during shifts. These shifts vary based on mission requirements.

CGS provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.

All employees are required to agree to a background check.