EEO Policy

Force Protection is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Affirmative Action participant. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Employees will be treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. It is also our policy that sexual harassment or any other kind of harassment including harassment based on sexual orientation will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.

All applicants must be able to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and any shift if required. Some positions may require travel.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Force Protection Industries, Inc. only employs individuals who prove their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States as required by that Act.

Force Protection Industries, Inc. performs contracts for the United States Government with security requirements and manufactures items regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation. To comply with these U.S. Government requirements, all Force Protection Industries, Inc. employees must qualify as a "U.S. Person", defined as:

A) A U.S. citizen B) A permanent resident alien possessing a valid Form I-550 ("Green Card") C) A protected person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

The United States Government restricts some positions at Force Protection Industries, Inc. to U.S. citizens. Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Defense Security Service of the United States Government.

Expression of Interest
Policy Statement

As a government contractor, Force Protection Industries, Inc. has many administrative and contractual responsibilities. To remain in compliance with Affirmative Action regulations, all expressions of interests must be surveyed for their race and gender. For these reasons, we have adopted the following expression of interest policy statement.

• All expressions of interest must be submitted via an application through our online process via the Force Protection Industries, Inc. Career Center.
• All external positions are listed with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW), www.sces.org and through the Force Protection Industries, Inc. Career Center.
• Applications with or without resumes can also be submitted electronically through your local South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) office or through kiosks available in our corporate headquarters main lobby.
• We will continue to accept resumes via fax or mail in the event that an electronic method is not available to you.
• Currently, Force Protection does not require any additional outside recruiting support. We will retain the information we have previously received from outside recruiting agencies should the need arise for Force Protection to choose additional resources. As a courtesy, if you are not an approved vendor, please do not correspond directly with Force Protection employees outside of Human Resources regarding staffing or employment needs. If you do not have a current year's agreement in place with Force Protection, please do not submit resumes for review, as they will be considered unsolicited. Force Protection will not pay a placement fee from unapproved recruiting vendors. Force Protection will only pay a contingency fee for resumes that are received after a signed agreement is in place.

External Recruiting Agencies

Currently, Force Protection does not require any additional outside recruiting support. We will retain the information we have previously received from outside recruiting agencies should the need arise for Force Protection to choose additional resources. As a courtesy, if you are not an approved vendor, please do not correspond directly with Force Protection employees outside of Human Resources regarding staffing or employment needs. If you do not have a current year's agreement in place with Force Protection, please do not submit resumes for review, as they will be considered unsolicited. Force Protection will not pay a placement fee from unapproved recruiting vendors. Force Protection will only pay a contingency fee for resumes that are received after a signed agreement is in place.

Due to the sensitive nature of the technology incorporated into our vehicles and at the request of our military customers, Force Protection is unable to divulge certain aspects of the composition, deployment and use of the Buffalo and Cougar series that would compromise the safety of our men and women in combat operations. Force Protection will continue to update interested parties as appropriate regarding the development and success of the vehicles.