Control Risks

Specialist risk consultancy ensuring secure operations

Team Member / Deputy Team Leader / Second-in-Command

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBasrah, Basra Governorate, IraqNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of military or police experience, including at least 6 months of operational experience.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Availability to deploy at short notice.
Full compliance with the requirements for working in the location.
Non-native English speakers from countries where English is not the official language must provide language proof dated within the last two years: TOEFL score of 110 or above or IELTS score of 8 or above.
Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence.
Valid FPOSi Level 3 (QNUK), FPOS Level 3 or 4 (Pearson), or FREC Level 3 (QA / Qualsafe) certificate.
Military records.
BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA or country equivalent) and accredited by Ofqual.

Responsibilities

Provide armed and, at times, non-armed protective security for client contracts in hostile and high-risk environments.
Maintain high standards and present the team and its capabilities to clients while complying with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures and working with colleagues to deliver service to clients.
Demonstrate client etiquette, discipline, and Control Risks’ low-profile approach.
Stay informed about threats and key issues in the country of work.
Conduct vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills.
Use navigation skills, including map-reading, compass, and GPS.
Use vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems.
Comply with Rules of Engagement.
Maintain competence in required skills through regular formal assessment.
Perform administration, including vehicle maintenance, equipment care and accountability, and reports and returns.
Assist with risk assessments and operational planning.
Issue orders to team members and brief clients in line with standard operating procedures when required.
Conduct venue and route reconnaissance and produce reports.
Command the team and issue direction to clients.

Desired Qualifications

Twelve months of commercial experience working in the country of assignment.
Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients.
Experience managing a local guard force.
Experience working for Control Risks.
HECPO qualification.

Team Member / Deputy Team Leader / 2IC

Control Risks · Basrah, Iraq · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-26

Workplace: on_site

Department: Security Services (High Risk Managed Services)

Description

Team Member / 2ic / Deputy Team Leader providing armed and sometimes non-armed protection security for client contracts in hostile and high-risk environments.

These individuals are responsible for maintaining the highest standards and presenting the team and its capabilities to clients. They are compliant with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times and work with colleagues to deliver the best possible service to the client. The locations of these roles are mainly in Basra, Iraq.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in the country working
Conducts vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills
Possesses competent navigation skills, including map-reading, compass and use of GPS
Uses vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems
Complies with Rules of Engagement
Maintains competence in all required skills through regular formal assessment
Conducts effective administration, such as vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry/accountability and reports and returns
Assists in conducting risk assessments and operational planning
Issues orders to team members and briefs clients in line with SOPs when required
Conducts venue and route recces and produces reports
Commands the team and issues direction to clients

Requirements

Essential

Minimum of 5 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operational experience
Fluent English speaker and writer
Available to deploy at short notice
Fully compliant to work within the location require

Preferred

12 months commercial experience working within the country working
Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
Experience managing local guard force
Experience working for Control Risks

Qualifications and specialist skills

Non-native English speakers from countries where English is not the official language: proof (dated within the last two years) of language ability based on the TOEFL testing process with score of 110 or above or the IELTS of 8 or above.
Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence
Valid certificate for FPOSi Lv3 (QNUK), FPOS lv3 or 4 (Pearson) and FREC lv3 (QA / Qualsafe).
Military records
Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA or country equivalent) and accredited by Ofqual
HECPO qualified preferable

Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
Life insurance cover
Personal Accident insurance
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

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About the Company

Control Risks

Specialist risk consultancy ensuring secure operations

Control Risks provides specialist risk consultancy that helps organisations become secure, compliant and resilient in a world of changing risks. It works across disciplines, technologies and geographies, delivering insight and intelligence to help clients focus resources, prepare for crises, resolve issues, and realise opportunities. Its approach emphasizes turning uncertainty into guidance and gives leaders reassurance from the boardroom to remote locations. Compared with competitors, it combines broad, cross-disciplinary risk expertise with global reach and actionable insights to bring order to chaos. The company’s goal is to help clients succeed by enabling sensible risk-taking and sustainable growth.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1975

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