Nov 23, 2023

Close Protection Team Member - Prospective Advert (Future Roles)

Hiring organization: Control Risks
Job location: Kyiv,  Ukraine

Security Services (High Risk Managed Services)Full time
Description

Please note applying for this role is for speculative roles only, and we may be in contact with regards to these roles in the future.

The Team Member’s primary duty is to provide safe, secure and legally compliant driving. He/ she supports the Team Leader to provide journey management for clients in hostile and high-risk environments. He/ she is responsible for maintaining the highest personal and professional standards in accordance with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs); and to work with colleagues to deliver the best possible service for the client. The Team Member will operate from Control Risks’ office in Kyiv. His/her duties are currently restricted within Ukraine’s internationally recognized geographical boundaries; post conflict, this may expand to include duties in neighboring countries

Role tasks and responsibilitiesDemonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Ukraine
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 and Use of Force
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 4 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operation experience
12 months commercial experience working within Ukraine
Fluent English speaker and writer

Preferred

Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
Experience managing local guard force
Experience working for Control Risks within HRMS

QualificationsNon-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 certificate for FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 and/or AoFAQ Level 3
Military records from Poland or Moldova
Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) 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.