Bodyguard​/Shift Lead

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services is currently seeking OCONUS Bodyguard/Shift Lead (Male or Female) to work on a government contract. The ideal candidate will be assigned to the Moscow Embassy to provide close protection operations.

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for close protection security operations, defensive tactics and management of small to medium security teams.
• Must be able to provide proactive management at the team level, manage and direct close protection operations on a day-to-day basis.
• The Bodyguard Shift Lead will directly supervise all bodyguards and ensure that all close protection

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• Minimum of an Associate degree
• Five years of experience with close protection assignments
• Two years of supervisory work experience
• Top Secret Clearance (Active)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to use a computer including all common office management tools (e.g. Microsoft Office);
• Demonstrated experience with multiple levels of communications between various levels of management
• Experience managing security staff or close protection
• Proficient in all areas of close protection operations
• Ability to understand operational methods of all close protection and guard force units and zones for response, and maintain a professional demeanor under highly stressful circumstances
• Prepare written reports and logs
• Experienced with basic communications and radio use and procedures
• Maintain and manage communication between all parties
• Provide risk management planning and performing qualitative risk analysis
• Ability to Acquire, develop, and manage project teams
• Note:
  
  If the Bodyguard Shift Lead is absent from post, one bodyguard with equal qualifications will be designated to temporarily perform the duties as the shift lead.

Preferred

• N/A

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Per H3.1 Health:

These employees should be in good general health, without physical disabilities that would interfere with acceptable performance of their duties, including standing for long periods in performance guard duty. They shall possess binocular vison correctable to 20/20 (Snellen) and not be colorblind. They shall be capable of ordinary conversation.

• Ability to respond quickly and decisively to potential threats to client safety.
• Capacity to physically intervene to deter, restrain, or remove individuals who pose a risk.
• Ability to maintain stamina and readiness during extended protective assignments.
• Must be able to perform essential protective maneuvers, including defensive positioning, escorting clients to safety, and if necessary, warding off physical threats.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work occurs in diverse settings: office buildings, residences, public venues, and outdoor…