Mar 20, 2023

Executive/Close Protection Officer - Kenya

Hiring Organization: Control Risks
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Base Salary: TBD
Crisis and Security Consulting
Contract

Description
With our global presence and extensive experience, Control Risks maintains an ever-growing database of multi-national protective services professionals to match skills and knowledge with client needs. We are experiencing demanding growth across our protective service projects and are seeking to build our database of operators in all parts of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

We are seeking operators of all levels to deliver high quality executive protection support to clients across the region.


If you would like to be part of our talent pool, please submit your CV by applying this job advert.

Please note that this is a speculative application to be part of the talent pool we draw upon when new roles become available and will not guarantee an interview.

Requirements

CPO course qualification with appropriate/necessary country license, including FPOSi/FREC3 first responder medic training.
Experience in corporate executive protection.
Military/law enforcement experience, or equivalent commercial experience.
Working knowledge of physical security technologies, methodology, and force management.
Strong inter-personal skills with an ability to listen, learn and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to remain calm in hostile/demanding circumstances.
Flexibility to respond 24/7 to urgent matters with a bias for decisive action.
Excellent communication (oral and written) in English.

Desirable Experience
Professional fluency (oral and written) in English highly desirable
Experience in either leading or supporting an executive protection team
Experience conducting sensitive, complex tasks such as counter-surveillance or behavioural detection
Experience of work overseas and in multi-national environments.
Experience of working with differing clients’ needs and requirements

Professional Attributes:

Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Comfortable shifting priorities and simultaneously engaging on multiple projects
Desire for continuous learning and broadening skillset
Discretion and integrity
Sound judgment, accountability, and ownership
Strategic vision and drive for measurable results
Strong security and risk management mindset
Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in the region working

Behavioural Skills:

A team player who works professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
An excellent understanding of client and business confidentiality
Cultural awareness and ability to work alongside a global team
Proactive and confident in articulating ideas with peers across the organisation
Ability to demonstrate resilience and perseverance in difficult situations


During your application, please provide the following provide details in bullet point form:

List ALL countries worked
List ALL languages,
List ALL nationalities
List ALL professional qualifications and memberships

Benefits
Training & Development