Close Protection Officer(Armed) , Kabul Afghanistan

Employer: G4S
Location:  Kabul , Afghanistan

Salary: £45,000
Closes: 31 Jul 2019
Job Type: Permanent & Full-time
Reference: G4S/TP/3285557/117011


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 UK SIA CP Licence
MUST hold British Nationality (Contract Requirement)
C1 driving ability confirmed and licenced
Ex Military having worked in Afghanistan/Iraq
First aid, close protection qualified
Some commercial experience in Iraq/Afghanistan

About the Company:

G4S is a world standard organisation which ensures that genuine employment benefits are taken care of. In a risk environment the knowledge that health care is covered and that during 'leave' you are paid makes G4S the desired employer. With the changes in market place and diversity of commercial organisations G4S stability and size provide both a surety to the client for ongoing performance while ensuring that employees are able to commit fully knowing that the organisation has longevity.


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