Close Protection Officer (armed) - Afghanistan

Location: Kabul | Salary: £45,000 |Job Type: Permanent & Full-time | Business Unit: Risk Management | Region / Division: North Africa, Middle East and Southern Asia
Close Protection Officer(Armed), 9/3 rotation. 12 Month rolling contract. Full health and sickness benefit package. Paid Holidays. All benefits are supported by an internationally known and market leading organisation which is stable and can guarantee market resilience, thus surety in employment.

JOB INTRODUCTION:
Close Protection officers required, ex military/police/defence force who have experience of working in a hazardous environment are preferred. Small arms skills and current first aid certification along with formal qualification in close protection activities. The role involves protection of individuals and groups as well as vital points of infrastructure within the community. The ability to work as a member of a team and on occasion as an individual in a challenging environment while maintaining high levels of communication is paramount.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:
Provide close protection according to standard operating procedures

Follow direction and support the team leaders/vehicle commanders as appropriate

Maintain all personal skills and standards according to role and ensure all equipment and weapons systems are fit for role and use

Actively support the team during operational work and follow guidelines on personal behaviour in and out of role

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
MUST hold CP Licence

Driving ability confirmed and licenced

Ex Military having worked in Afghanistan/Iraq

First aid, close protection qualified

Some commercial experience in Iraq/Afghanistan