Bodyguard/Shift Lead

Company: Bering Straits Native Corporation
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewVisit our website at www.beringstraits.com to apply!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledSUMMARYParagon Professional Services, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, 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.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 operations are conducted effectively.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONTo 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/ANECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe 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.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
        • This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.6-day work week with a cap of 60 hours. OT is paid after 40 hours of work.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
          • Hires and supervises direct reports.ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORSAs a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug-free workplace.
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