Close Protection Officer (CPO) , Middle East

Recruiter: Minimal Risk/Page Group
Location: Middle East
Display Salary: To be confirmed upon application.
Vacancy Type: Contract

1 position available with deployment mid-February 2022.

CPO for the EU Representative Office to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, UNRWA

Job Description
EU national Armed Close Protection Officer (CPO) within a team of armed EU national personnel charged with the protection of the EU Representative Office to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, UNRWA located within Jerusalem Israel.


Profile and specific requirements:

The CPO must have a strong track record as a Close Protection Officer;
The CPO must have proven experience of at least 4 years in the field of Close Protection Services in an international or foreign environment, diplomatic mission or representations of international organizations attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
The CPO must have proven experience in working in a Close Protection Team of minimum 15 persons;
Military or police experience
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
Weapons qualifications and proven knowledge of weapons and related equipment (pistols & assault rifles) as well as operational procedures for weapons;
Proven knowledge of Rules of Engagement, Standard Operating Procedures and Specific Operating Procedures linked to the use of weapons;
English language level according to, at least, level C2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
IT-literate in Word and Excel;
Valid clean criminal record certificate;
Valid clear medical and psychological test;
Valid driving license category C1 or C; and Civilian Armoured Vehicle Driving Course certificate;
Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset;
Knowledge of Hebrew will be an asset;
Knowledge of the country's security environment will be an asset;
Valid Certificate in First Aid, Basic Life Support Level;
Knowledge in fire-fighting will be an asset;
Skills in unarmed combat will be an asset;
Skills in tactical medical care will be an asset.

Further information: Accommodation is provided. Interviews with potential candidates will be conducted by video. Please do not apply if you are a UK national.

Qualifications
Additional requirements:
Must be EU national.
Must be under 182cm tall due to vehicle restrictions.
The following documents MUST be uploaded onto your Minimal Risk profile to be considered as they are mandatory requirement for the EU Vetting process:

Up to date CV using the Europass format at https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv
EU Driving Licence - (Must have category C or C1 and be in date).
Certificate to show training/certification of driving civilian armoured vehicles (B6).
Close Protection Certificate showing dates of course undertaken.
Medical qualification certificate (must be in date).
Weapons qualification/certificate (within last 12 months).
Military Service record.
Criminal Record Check (within 6 months).
Most recent employer work references.

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