Female Close Protection Operator , Afghanistan



Employer: G4S
Location: Afghanistan
Job Reference: G4S/RM/1314
Closing Date: July 31, 2015



Job Introduction:
G4S Risk Management is the specialist protective security and consulting arm of G4S plc, the world’s leading international security solutions group and a FTSE 100 listed company. It builds on the comprehensive experience and the global expertise of G4S, with its 600,000 employees and an annual turnover in excess of £5 billion. G4S Risk Management provides a range of services for clients operating in complex or sensitive environments.

G4S Risk Management’s primary focus is to provide national governments, multinational corporations and international peace and security agencies operating in hostile or sensitive environments with:
Protective security services
Risk advisory and consultancy services
Specialist training
Mine action services including Weapons Reduction and Explosive Ordnance Management
Development and reconstruction services.

The role of Female Close Protection Operator require an individual who is suitably experienced and qualified in firearms and armoured vehicle driving, they must be able to follow instructions clearly but also able to make command decisions on the spot in order to achieve the aims of the organization.

We have operations in Afghanistan on a rotation of 9 weeks in-country, 3 weeks on leave. This is subject to a 12 month service agreement.

Role Responsibility:
Provide Close Protection in accordance with SOP’s for all clients as directed during Ops briefs or other “Quick Orders” briefs to take positive action and accountability for assigned work.
To assist the CPO Team Leader to execute the day to day assigned tasks.
To assist the Vehicle Commander in prior and post mission administration for serviceability and accountability of all designated equipment.
To provide statements when requested for the preparation of all incidents and accident reports.
To maintain a high standard of welfare, morale and discipline.
Execute any other tasks commensurate to the Operator’s role as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager.
Maintain a professional operational relationship with the clients.
Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness.


The Ideal Candidate:
To be considered for these roles candidate CV's MUST be able to demonstrate the following:
Formal military / police training with at least 7 years service.
Recognised Close Protection course and current SIA licence in Frontline Close Protection.
Recent experience in a volatile or relevant environment (active service / commercial experience in low infrastructure environments).
Experience of firearms / off-road driving / first aid.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
MUST hold a British Passport
MUST be Female for this Vacancy


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