Aug 17, 2022

Team Member / 2ic / Deputy Team Leader , Iraq

Hiring Organization: Control Risks
Job Location: Iraq , Basra


Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBD

Description

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.

Requirements
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

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

Preferred12 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 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 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.