Mar 28, 2023

Close Protection Officer - Somalia

Job Location: Somalia

Job Purpose:
Working under the direction of the Country Operations Manager you will be responsible for client close protection on mobile security tasks; at venues, and when static in the project base camp compound. Furthermore, you will ensure that clients are briefed to a degree of detail appropriate to the mission. For routine movements, a bonnet brief may be adequate, but for more complex missions a detailed operations order is to be prepared and archived. You are also responsible for briefing and controlling Somali security team members on mission. You will also mentor and supervise them in training and in the conduct of all their duties to ensure optimum levels of performance.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all team equipment, weapons, and vehicles are maintained to a high standard. You will ensure all team members understand relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) as documented by Hart-Nationwide, and ensure the team is always administered and operationally capable for deployment.

Key Accountabilities:
2.1 Specific task requirements including but not limited to:Provide close protection to the client at all times.
Ensure the smooth and effective operation of the Protective Security Detail (PSD).
Brief the client and security team before every mission and archive operation orders as required.
Maintain operational oversight and control of quality and auditing checks and planning requirements.
Deliver monthly training requirements and maintain auditable training records.
Ensure team equipment, weapons, and vehicles are clean, serviceable, and compliant.
Keep the client and team briefed on all operational, situational, and logistical matters, as well as team welfare and personal matters.
Have a full understanding of Hart-Nationwide policies and procedures, the contract statement of work, and be conversant with client company procedures.
Produce clear written operations orders and reports when required.
Contribute to the collection and collation of intelligence-related information.
Conduct comprehensive hand-over of responsibilities during in/out leave rotations.
Remain client always focused and professional.

2.2 Reports:Daily flap sheet/journey management plan and client brief before operations deployment.
Operations orders for non-routine missions.
Team and weapons records.
Pass on check sheets during handovers.
Weekly equipment checks sheets.
Monthly training records.
Monthly fuel records.
Venue recce reports as required.
Incident reports as required.

2.3 Secondary Duties:Be aware of business development opportunities and positively always promote Hart-Nationwide and other Chelsea Group companies.
Carry out ad-hoc duties when required.
Carry out any other tasks in line with key business objectives as stipulated by line managers.

Job Specific Competencies:
Hostile Environment Close Protection trained and certified
In-date Medic qualification, minimum FPOS-I
Navigation and map reading, GPS tracking systems, and communications equipment
Valid driving license
Strong English oral and written skills
Ability to think under pressure and guide a team
Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications
Effective time-management skills
High level of interpersonal and client-facing skills
Knowledge of Somali, Swahili, and Arabic language desirable

Experience and Knowledge: 
At least 5 years of military experience
At least 2 years of leadership Close Protection experience in the commercial sector in a hostile environment
Active experience in using firearms, specifically pistol, AK 47 rifle, and PKM
Capable and safe driver of heavy-armoured four-wheel drive vehicles
Recent commercial security experience in Somalia, Iraq, or Afghanistan.

How To Apply
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