Team Member / Deputy Team Leader / Second In Command

Role overview

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.

Role tasks and responsibilities

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

Requirements

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 requirements

Preferred

12 months commercial experience working within the country

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 a score of 110 or above or the IELTS of 8 or above

Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence

Valid certificate for FPOSi Lv3 (QNUK), FPOS lv3 or 4 (Pearson) and FREC lv3 (QA / Qualsafe)

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 preferred

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.