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If you are interested in being a Shield
Team Operator, be forewarned that there are extensive background checks. If you
have an offense, depending on the age and offense, submit to the review panel
for any possible exceptions. No exceptions are allowed for Contact Team
applicants. Cowboy type adrenaline junkies need not apply. We want Quiet
Professionals. Current and ex-Law Enforcement Officers are welcome to apply.
Current and ex-Special Operations and Military personnel, likewise. It has
become apparent though that this is easier to do when you are an ex-something,
rather than a current something.
These are volunteer positions. These
qualifications are desired, but exceptions are made on a case by case basis.
Available positions for North Florida and
Northern Pennsylvania
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Contact Team:
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This is the team that makes actual victim contact under
protection from the security elements. These positions are
restricted to Female applicants only.
You will be making initial physical contact with the victim
and will have to re-assure the victim and be with her from
pickup to emplacement in a secure facility. You may also be
part of the Follow-up Team that further assist the victim to
coordinate Victim Services with Federal, State and Private
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The following positions are open to male and female
applicants.
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Medical: |
Physician, P.A. Paramedic, Combat Medic, Nursing are all
acceptable experience for this. |
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Investigations: |
This can consist of long or short term surveillance, from
hiding in a half filled culvert for 24-48 hours to photo
surveillance. Some undercover work. |
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Security Elements: |
The Heart of the Shield
Teams. You are responsible for the security of the victim
retrievals. We cannot stress enough that you are there for
the victims and that the victims are the priority. This is
not for everyone.
If you feel called to be on
the Shield Teams and feel your experience is lacking,
contact the Shield Team Director. If you are willing to
train, there might be a position on the Teams for you.
Shield Team Applicants should be available to train monthly
and to have equipment ready to rollout when called. You are
not required to be available every time there is a callout
but excessive no shows will result in a review process. You
have to remember that no one else may be getting these
victims and that the Shield Team responding may be their
only hope. We will not let the victim down.
Fair warning, if you apply to the Shield Teams, you will be
tested. The first test is fairly simple. If you are sent an
application packet, turn it in. You will not be chased down
by the Director or Shield Team Leaders. If you do not have
enough dedication to send in your application and waiver,
you are probably not needed on The Defender Foundation
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The Shield
Team members are all exceptional people. Most current members are Christians.
While this is not a requirement and not all members are of Faith, it is a very
apparent force in the Shield Teams. Most members would describe themselves as
non religious, more followers of Christ and that this ensures they are right
spiritually to carry out their Shield Teams duties more effectively. Many
members believe they have been Called to be on the Teams, not just volunteers,
but Followers of Christ, none the less. No one seeks to beat anyone over the
head with their beliefs however and prefer to let their faith be showcased by
living it and example. Many would be happy to share their faith with you if
asked but will not club you to death with it. The Shield teams will have a
Chaplain and prayer will be part of operations.
Contact us at :
shield@thedefenderfoundation.org
Psalm 91:3-4
For He will deliver you from the snare of the
fowler and from the deadly pestilence; He will cover you with his pinions, and
under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
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