Fort Polk, LA JRTC Role Play Shift Leader (PTOC)

Core Government Services Corporation•Leesville, LA
•Onsite

About The Position

Core Government Services is hiring a part-time, on-call Role Play Shift Leader to support US Army training exercises at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The position supports Military Augmentees, Opposing Forces, and Special Forces in scripted and unscripted roles portraying local civilians, police, or Host Nation Security Forces. The Role Play Shift Leader is responsible to the Role Play Operations Manager for the health, welfare, discipline, and work execution of assigned groups during JRTC training events. The role provides leadership and guidance to work group leaders, coordinates with cultural role players and subject-matter experts, supports realistic role-play events, and delivers preparatory instruction. Work primarily takes place at urban training locations and involves outdoor conditions, varied weather, loud noise, and temporary portable restrooms. Shifts may last 12–13 hours for 8–10 days, vary with mission requirements, and include day or night work and weekends; the team remains in the training areas during shifts.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Be in good physical condition and capable of prolonged sitting, standing, and walking cross-country for up to two miles.
  • Be able to work on your feet for extended periods.
  • Be able to travel unaccompanied throughout the continental United States and foreign countries.
  • Submit to and pass an initial drug screening and be subject to random drug screening.
  • Possess a valid Louisiana State Driver's License or equivalent.
  • Be able to work day or night shifts, including weekends.
  • Be proficient in standard military terminology and radio procedures.
  • Be able to pass First Responder training and certification.
  • Be proficient at operating a computer and smartphone, blogging, texting, and using other necessary social media applications.

Nice To Haves

  • DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Successful military or law enforcement leadership experience.
  • Associate degree or higher.
  • Two or more years of experience as a Role Player or Role Player Work Group Leader.
  • Certified Lifesaver or First Responder.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the health, welfare, discipline, and execution of duties of assigned work groups during JRTC training events.
  • Supervise compliance with training, safety, corporate, and applicable DoD policies and regulations.
  • Maintain accountability of personnel, equipment, and required clothing for work assignments.
  • Provide assistance, guidance, and advice to three or more PTOC work group leaders.
  • Assist with administrative, medical, or disciplinary evaluations and employee counseling from the field.
  • Liaise directly with contracted employees providing cultural role players and subject-matter experts.
  • Ensure work groups comply with scheduled scripted events.
  • Provide advice and direction to support realistic portrayals of role-play events.
  • Provide direct moulage support to work groups.
  • Provide instructional training during role-play rotational preparatory training classes.
  • Participate in training synchronization meetings.
  • Use military forms and maps and mobile radio communications.
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