The SSM has the responsibility for the security of all client personnel and operations within their designated site. They will lead, administer, command, coordinate, prepare and train a team of static security guards in order to achieve this objective.
The SSM manage static security operations in such a way as the safety of client personnel is assured consistent with Company’s obligations to its client and with due regard for the safety and security of assigned Company personnel and assets, for project timeframe, budget, scope of work, Company policy and applicable laws.
Closing Date: 24 June 2025
Potential Start Date: 20 August 2025*
*to include Technical Training and Induction on project on 14 August 2025
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead and direct the guard force in accordance with the site Security Plan and assist in the assessment or risk and development of the plan.
- Conduct training as specified by the Company training directive to ensure that guards comprehend their role, their responsibilities as security officers and are competent in the use of equipment assigned to them.
- Have a full working knowledge of Company’s non-technical and technical security systems, which include, but is not limited to: Lenel and Gatekeeper Software, FIDO, UVSS, Rapiscan and walk through metal detector systems.
- Comply with Company Standing Operating Procedures and the policies and procedures laid down in the Quality Management System to the extent that Company operations are consistent with the demands of Standard PSC.1-2012.
- Ensure that all members of the guard are fully appraised of the prevailing threat and that they are prepared for incidents arising in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensure that all members of the guard respect International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law in all aspects of their work.
- Liaise between Company, the guard and client personnel, the Site Security Manager assumes the role of first point of contact for any issues arising within the guard force.
- Maintain standards of performance of the guard force across the wide range of disciplines inherent within the guards’ primary function.
- Maintain minimum standards in all guard posts including access control and patrolling, communications procedures, firearm handling, compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and comprehension of Company’s obligations towards Human Rights Policy A-5)
- Manage all Company equipment issued to the guard force, ensuring that allocated equipment is recorded, properly maintained, and used effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records for all training conducted and ensuring that guards sign individually for training received.
- Brief clients about issues concerning their security.
- Conduct basic risk assessments of specified locations as directed by the Company Project Manager or Operations Manager in accordance with Company guidelines on risk assessment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ service in a regular army, reaching a minimum rank of senior
- Non-commissioned officer and with at least 2 years in that position; and.
- Minimum 1 year in the private security sector (Desirable), or another commercial sector such as:
- Health & safety, or oil & gas) with similar characteristics and challenges; or
- Satisfactory completion of a recognized leadership course
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check within the recent 12 months
- Previous operational experience relevant to the region
- Previous operational experience in a high threat environment
- Previous operational experience in the client’s sector (e.g. Oil & Gas) is preferred.
- Is a volunteer to deploy to, and operate in, Iraq.
Benefits
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
- Annual salary of approx. USD 63,000.00
- 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.
