Bodyguard (OCONUS)

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Arlington, VA
In-Office
Security
The Role
Job TitleBodyguardWhy IDS?IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.LocationOCONUSShifts AvailablePlease note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
This position is a 2-year contract and is located outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).
Key Duties
  • Conduct advances of the client’s movements.  
  • Provide protection to client and drive vehicles as required by the close protection plan.
  • Maintain all logbooks and administrative files as required by policy and the client.
  • Prepare written reports and logs to include security survey reports.

Requirements
  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • High School Diploma or Higher
  • Three (3) years of applicable professional security experience
  • One (1) year experience in close protection assignments
  • Able to use a computer including all common office management tools (e.g. Microsoft Office)
  • Experience with multiple levels of communication between various levels of management
  • Have a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record in the past 3 years

Compensation
  • Competitive Hourly rates.
  • Medevac and travel insurance.
  • Contract completion bonus.
  • Department of State Cleared American Guard Training course.
  • Per Diem provided at Department of State rates.
  • Uniforms to include appropriate weather based on location.
  • Overseas lodging provided.
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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
341 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism.

Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses.

For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas.

Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.

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