HIring ORganization: Control Risks
Full time
Application closing date: 18 September 2026
Start date: 30 September 2026
Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off
Salary: to be discussed with shortlisted candidates only
Job Purpose:
The Team Member provides armed protection security for client contracts. They 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.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Start date: 30 September 2026
Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off
Salary: to be discussed with shortlisted candidates only
Job Purpose:
The Team Member provides armed protection security for client contracts. They 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.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Iraq
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
Knowledge and experience:
Essential
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Iraq
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
Knowledge and experience:
Essential
Minimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operation experience
12 months commercial experience working within a hostile environment (preferably Iraq)
Attendance on an internationally regarded military Non-Commissioned Officer or similar organisational command and leadership course such as the British Army Section Commanders Battle Course (or higher).
Fluent English speaker and writer
Preferred
12 months commercial experience working within a hostile environment (preferably Iraq)
Attendance on an internationally regarded military Non-Commissioned Officer or similar organisational command and leadership course such as the British Army Section Commanders Battle Course (or higher).
Fluent English speaker and writer
Preferred
Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
Experience managing local guard force
Experience working for Control Risks in Iraq
Qualifications and specialist skills:
Experience managing local guard force
Experience working for Control Risks in Iraq
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 License or country equivalent
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) and accredited by Ofqual
HECPO qualified preferable.
Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection License or country equivalent
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) and accredited by Ofqual
HECPO qualified preferable.