Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks low-profile approach
• Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Iraq
• Conducts vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills
• Possesses competent navigation skills, including map-reading, compass and use of GPS
• Uses vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems
• Complies with Rules of Engagement and Use of Force
• Maintains competence in all required skills through regular formal assessment
• Conducts effective administration, such as vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry/accountability and reports and returns
• Assists in conducting risk assessments and operational planning
• Issues orders to team members and briefs clients in line with SOPs when required
• Conducts venue and route recces and produces reports
• Commands the team and issues direction to clients

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operation experience
• 12 months commercial experience working within a hostile environment (preferably Iraq)
• Attendance on an internationally regarded military Non-Commissioned Officer or similar organisational command and leadership course such as the British Army Section Commanders Battle Course (or higher).
• Fluent English speaker and writer

Preferred

• Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
• Experience managing local guard force
• Experience working for Control Risks in Iraq

Qualifications and specialist skills:

• Non-native English speakers from countries where English is not the official language: proof (dated within the last two years) of language ability based on the TOEFL testing process with score of 110 or above or the IELTS of 8 or above.
• Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection License or country equivalent
• Valid certificate for FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 and/or AoFAQ Level 3
• Military records
• Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and accredited by Ofqual
• HECPO qualified preferable