The 2ic provides 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.
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
- 12 months commercial experience working within Iraq
Preferred
- Experience of working as a Team Leader in Iraq within the last 12 months
- Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
- Experience managing local guard force
- Experience working for Control Risks
Qualifications and specialist skills
- Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence or country equivalent
- 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 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.
