Team Member / 2ic / Deputy Team Leader providing armed and sometimes non-armed protection security for client contracts in hostile and high-risk environments. These individuals 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. The locations of these roles are mainly in Basra, Iraq.Role tasks and responsibilitiesDemonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approachRemains informed about the threats and key issues in the country workingConducts 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 Maintains 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 reports Commands the team and issues direction to clientsRequirementsEssential Minimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operational experience Fluent English speaker and writer Available to deploy at short notice Fully compliant to work within the location require Preferred 12 months commercial experience working within the country working Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients Experience managing local guard force Experience working for Control Risks 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 Licence Valid certificate for FPOSi Lv3 (QNUK), FPOS lv3 or 4 (Pearson) and FREC lv3 (QA / Qualsafe). Military records Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA or country equivalent) and accredited by Ofqual HECPO qualified preferable Benefits Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. Life insurance cover Personal Accident insurance As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
Team Member / 2ic / Deputy Team Leader providing armed and sometimes non-armed protection security for client contracts in hostile and high-risk environments.
These individuals 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. The locations of these roles are mainly in Basra, Iraq.
Role tasks and responsibilities
- Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
- Remains informed about the threats and key issues in the country working
- 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
- 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
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operational experience
- Fluent English speaker and writer
- Available to deploy at short notice
- Fully compliant to work within the location require
Preferred
- 12 months commercial experience working within the country working
- Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
- Experience managing local guard force
- Experience working for Control Risks
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 Licence
- Valid certificate for FPOSi Lv3 (QNUK), FPOS lv3 or 4 (Pearson) and FREC lv3 (QA / Qualsafe).
- Military records
- Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA or country equivalent) and accredited by Ofqual
- HECPO qualified preferable
Benefits
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
- Life insurance cover
- Personal Accident insurance
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
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.
