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      <title>Team Member / Deputy Team Leader / 2IC</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are seeking a Team Member / Deputy Team Leader / 2IC to provide armed and sometimes non-armed protection security for client contracts in hostile and high-risk environments.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards and presenting the team and its capabilities to clients. They will be compliant with Control Risks&#39; standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times and work with colleagues to deliver the best possible service to the client.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrating client etiquette, discipline, and Control Risks&#39; low-profile approach</li>
<li>Remaining informed about the threats and key issues in the country</li>
<li>Conducting vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills</li>
<li>Possessing competent navigation skills, including map-reading, compass, and use of GPS</li>
<li>Using vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems</li>
<li>Complying with Rules of Engagement</li>
<li>Maintaining competence in all required skills through regular formal assessment</li>
<li>Conducting effective administration, such as vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry/accountability, and reports and returns</li>
<li>Assisting in conducting risk assessments and operational planning</li>
<li>Issuing orders to team members and briefing clients in line with SOPs when required</li>
<li>Conducting venue and route recces and producing reports</li>
<li>Commanding the team and issuing direction to clients</li>
</ul>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operational experience</li>
<li>Fluent English speaker and writer</li>
<li>Available to deploy at short notice</li>
<li>Fully compliant to work within the location required</li>
</ul>
<p>Preferred skills:</p>
<ul>
<li>12 months commercial experience working within the country</li>
<li>Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients</li>
<li>Experience managing local guard force</li>
<li>Experience working for Control Risks</li>
</ul>
<p>Qualifications and specialist skills:</p>
<ul>
<li>Non-native English speakers: proof of language ability based on the TOEFL testing process with a score of 110 or above or the IELTS of 8 or above</li>
<li>Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence</li>
<li>Valid certificate for FPOSi Lv3 (QNUK), FPOS lv3 or 4 (Pearson), and FREC lv3 (QA / Qualsafe)</li>
<li>Military records</li>
<li>Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA or country equivalent) and accredited by Ofqual</li>
<li>HECPO qualified preferred</li>
</ul>
<p>Benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package</li>
<li>Life insurance cover</li>
<li>Personal Accident insurance</li>
</ul>
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      <jobtype>full-time</jobtype>
      <experiencelevel>senior</experiencelevel>
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      <skills>Close Protection, Risk Assessment, Operational Planning, Communication Systems, Navigation, English Language, Commercial Experience, Oil and Gas Experience, Local Guard Force Experience, Control Risks Experience</skills>
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      <category>Physical Security</category>
      <industry>Security</industry>
      <employername>Control Risks</employername>
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      <employerdescription>Control Risks is a global risk consultancy.</employerdescription>
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      <applyto>https://apply.workable.com/j/D1D4475F31</applyto>
      <location>Basrah, Basra Governorate</location>
      <city>Basrah</city>
      <state>Basra Governorate</state>
      <postalcode></postalcode>
      <country>IQ</country>
      <postedate>2026-08-26</postedate>
      <visasponsorship>unknown</visasponsorship>
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