Armed Diplomatic Close Protection Officers - Kabul

Employer: Minimal Risk /Page
Location: Afghanistan

Reference:1159

Salary: To be confirmed at Interview
Vacancy Type: Contract

Job Description
Update 13th October 18. Three additional vacancies have been created immediately plus an anticipated contract uplift is imminent:

Vacancies have arisen in Kabul, working on an established and highly prestigious contract for Armed Close Protection Officers (CPO) to work in a Diplomatic Mobile Protection Team based with the European Commission Delegation in Kabul.

Approximate Start Dates are:

2 CPOs starting 1st January 2019
1 CPO starting 1st February 2019

Rotations are two months deployed - one month leave. Candidates need to be flexible on rotations.
Daily rate: to be confirmed at interview.
Flights are provided or funded.
Accommodation will be provided along with meals whilst in Afghanistan.
Applicants must be from the European Union member states.

The following experience must be proven:
5 years military experience.
Reasonable PSC experience, preferably in Kabul
Full EU driving licence with Category C
Armoured vehicle B6 qualification
Previous experience of Afghanistan (Kabul) advantageous
Must possess a clean criminal record certificate (CRB)
Must complete a full Medical (Minimal Risk will provide a form for completion)
Professional weapons qualification or signed document from an existing range/gun club or training records
Formal first aid qualification (FPOS(I)/FREC or MIRA) or equivalent.
Please adhere to the following on application, these documents MUST be uploaded onto your account in order to be considered:

EU Driving Licence - (Must have category C or C1 in date)
Certificate to show training/certification of driving civilian armoured vehicles (B6) - must be from an approved training provider not a PSC training record.
Close Protection Certificate showing dates of course undertaken
SIA Licence (if applicable)
Medical qualification certificate (must be in date)
Weapons qualification/certificate (within last 6 months) - must be from an approved training provider not a PSC training record.
Military Service record
Criminal Record Check (within 6 months)
Most recent employer work reference
Passport
Passport photograph
Training courses for B6 armoured vehicles can be undertaken in locations in both Europe and the UK. Also weapons training and proof of competency can be undertaken at ranges in Europe and UK.

Contact Minimal Risk for further details pertaining to training in the UK.

These certificates are required by the EU vetting process and all documentation is only submitted if the requirements needed above are met.

Candidates must be fluent in English (both writing and spoken) and computer literate.


You will be expected to undertake a psychometric assessment and also arrange a medical utilising Minimal Risk forms.


Please also make sure that you have an up to date CV on your account before applying. Successful candidates will be contacted to undertake an online video interview.

AS A REMINDER YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED IS UPLOADED ON TO YOUR ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU APPLY, IF NO DOCUMENTS ARE UPLOADED YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.


Qualifications

SIA CP License (UK Applicants) or Close Protection Course
Must be an EU member citizen
Previous Military experience of at least 5 years - essential
Operational Experience of Afghanistan - preferable
B6 qualification certificate from an approved training provider. (Can be arranged in UK)
Weapons competency certificate from an approved training provider (M4 & Glock 17) can be arranged in UK
Category C or C1 EU driving licence