Mission Bodyguard Russian Translator

Bodyguard Russian Translator with Top-Secret Clearance
U.S. Embassy – Moscow, Russia | OCONUS | Two (2) year deployment commitment

Join IDS International’s National Security Services team supporting secure & mission-critical environments.
IDS International is seeking experienced Russian-speaking protective security professionals to support close protection operations within a U.S. Embassy environment in Moscow, Russia. This role combines protective security responsibilities with operational language support in a highly controlled overseas environment.
Personnel assigned to this role must be comfortable operating in a high-security environment with elevated counterintelligence awareness requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide close protection services for senior diplomatic personnel
• Support protective movement operations and coordination activities
• Conduct advance preparation for movements and operational activities
• Operate armored and unarmored vehicles
• Prepare written reports, logs, and operational documentation
• Staff static security posts as directed
• Provide Russian language support during operations as required

Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
U.S. License: Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record within the past three (3) years
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience
• Minimum one (1) year of close protection experience
• Experience operating armored and unarmored vehicles
• S3/R3 Russian language proficiency
• Strong written communication and reporting skills

Important Language Requirement:

• Candidates must provide documentation demonstrating the required Russian language proficiency as part of the qualification process. Acceptable documentation may include recent language proficiency test results and/or third-party vendor verification confirming the candidate’s proficiency level. Candidates are responsible for obtaining and providing their language proficiency documentation; IDS does not administer the language proficiency test.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods
• Ability to work extended shifts in a secure operational environment
• Ability to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight as required

 Preferred Qualifications

• Radio communication proficiency
• Experience operating in overseas or diplomatic security environments
• Strong situational awareness and accountability standards

Work Schedule & Conditions
Standard Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 60+ hours per week based on operational requirements
Overtime: Opportunities for overtime may be available based on staffing and operational needs
Flexibility Requirement: Schedule and shift assignments are based on U.S. Embassy and RSO operational requirements

Compensation & Benefits
Moscow Rate: $ 61.71 per hour *Ask about Training & OT rates

• Housing provided
• Three (3) paid 14-day R&R periods during initial deployment commitment
• Quarterly bonuses

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Apply to learn more about this opportunity. A National Security Services Recruiter will contact you to discuss the position and next steps. Qualified Bodyguard Translator candidates should be prepared to provide documentation of their Russian language proficiency during the recruiting process. Please monitor your email.

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Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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