Control Risks

Specialist risk consultancy ensuring secure operations

Deputy Team Leader

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeBaghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq$60k - $75k

About the Job

Requirements

Have a minimum of 4 years of military or police experience, including at least 6 months of operational experience.
Have 12 months of commercial experience working in Iraq.
Be fluent in spoken and written English.
Non-native English speakers from countries where English is not the official language must provide proof of English ability, dated within the last two years, with a TOEFL score of 110 or above or an IELTS score of 8 or above.
Hold a valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence.
Hold a valid certificate for FPOS-I Level 4, FREC Level 3, and/or AoFAQ Level 3.
Provide military records.
Hold a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority and accredited by Ofqual.

Responsibilities

Provide armed protection security for client contracts while maintaining high standards and presenting the team and its capabilities to clients.
Comply with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures and work with colleagues to deliver service to clients.
Demonstrate client etiquette, discipline, and Control Risks’ low-profile approach.
Remain informed about threats and key issues in Iraq.
Conduct vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills.
Use competent navigation skills, including map-reading, compass use, and GPS.
Use vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems.
Comply with Rules of Engagement and Use of Force.
Maintain competence in required skills through regular formal assessment.
Conduct administration, including vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry and accountability, and reports and returns.
Assist in conducting 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

Have experience managing operations for oil and gas clients.
Have experience managing a local guard force.
Be HECPO qualified.

Deputy Team Leader (2IC) - Baghdad, Iraq (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Control Risks · Baghdad, Iraq · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12

Salary: USD 60,000–75,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Security Services (High Risk Managed Services)

Description

Job Purpose

The Deputy Team Leader provides armed protection security for client contracts. They 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.

Application closing date: 16 November 2026

Start Date: 01 December 2026 - subject to change

Rotation: 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off

Salary: to be discussed with shortlisted candidates

Tasks and responsibilities

Demonstrates client etiquette, discipline and Control Risks’ low-profile approach
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Iraq
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 and Use of Force
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

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Minimum of 4 years of military/police experience, with at least 6 months of operation experience
12 months commercial experience working within Iraq
Fluent English speaker and writer

Preferred

Experience managing operations for oil and gas clients
Experience managing local guard force

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 FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 and/or AoFAQ Level 3
Military records
Holds a BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and accredited by Ofqual
HECPO qualified preferable

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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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