Job Purpose: The Team Member provides armed protection security for client contracts. They are responsible for maintaining the highest standards and presenting the team and its capabilities to clients. They are compliant with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times and work with colleagues to deliver the best possible service to the client.Tasks and Responsibilities:Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approachRemains informed about the threats and key issues in IraqConducts vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drillsPossesses competent navigation skills, including map-reading, compass and use of GPSUses vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systemsComplies with Rules of Engagement and Use of ForceMaintains competence in all required skills through regular formal assessmentConducts effective administration, such as vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry/accountability and reports and returnsAssists in conducting risk assessments and operational planningIssues orders to team members and briefs clients in line with SOPs when requiredConducts venue and route recces and produces reportsCommands the team and issues direction to clientsApplication closing date: 31 August 2026Start date: 14 October 2026Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks offSalary: to be discussed with shortlisted candidates onlyRequirementsKnowledge and experience:EssentialMinimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operation experience12 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 writerPreferredExperience managing operations for oil and gas clientsExperience managing local guard forceExperience working for Control Risks in IraqQualifications 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 equivalentValid certificate for FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 and/or AoFAQ Level 3Military recordsHolds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and accredited by OfqualHECPO qualified preferable
Job Purpose:
The Team Member provides armed protection security for client contracts. They are responsible for maintaining the highest standards and presenting the team and its capabilities to clients. They are compliant with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times and work with colleagues to deliver the best possible service to the client.
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
Application closing date: 31 August 2026
Start date: 14 October 2026
Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off
Salary: to be discussed with shortlisted candidates only
Requirements
Knowledge and experience:
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
Control Risks is a unique organisation to be a part of. Our ultimate success depends on recruiting and retaining talented people and stimulating their creativity and professionalism. Through our culture and the diverse nature and backgrounds of our employees we create an organisation in which you can be yourself in and can enjoy your work. Control Risks provides real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations, and you can expect direct responsibility early on in your role, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, innovative and inclusive environment.
Control Risks is a unique organisation to be a part of. Our ultimate success depends on recruiting and retaining talented people and stimulating their creativity and professionalism. Through our culture and the diverse nature and backgrounds of our employees we create an organisation in which you can be yourself in and can enjoy your work. Control Risks provides real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations, and you can expect direct responsibility early on in your role, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, innovative and inclusive environment.
