Bodyguard Shift Leader

The U.S. Mission in Estonia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Bodyguard Shift Leader in the Tallinn office.

Duties:

• Serves as team lead of the Bodyguards.
• Provides onsite leadership for the Bodyguards.
• Makes protection operational decisions, and mentors and guide Bodyguards on the team.
• Responsible for documenting performance concerns and security incidents.
• Assists in planning and organizing the work of and schedules for the Bodyguards.
• Conduct comprehensive security surveys.
• Provides personal protective security to the Chief of Mission or designated protectee
• Maintains liaison with local government law enforcement and security officials, protocol offices and local security in various jurisdictions throughout the country.
• May conduct advance security planning at all venues as well as primary, secondary and emergency route planning.
• Establishes and builds relationships with mid-level and senior Etonian officials from law enforcement, protocol and local security elements.

PLEASE COPY THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BROWSER TO APPLY THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICIAL RECRUITMENT APPLICATION: 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=vjrxulrnpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=74540&orgId=125

• A minimum of three (3) years of private sector, government, police, or military experience in one or more of the following categories: bodyguard, armed escort, law enforcement officer, combat arms or infantry soldier, or other related professional security experience. 
• At least six (6) months in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Completion of secondary education, high school diploma, or the local equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of Estonian and English is required
• Ability to take initiative and show resourcefulness in accomplishing tasks.
• Ability in leadership and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work variable shifts, 24 hour on-call schedule.
• Ability to travel outside capital city on an as needed basis.
• Ability to be alert, exercise fast reflexes and active thinking, implement excellent observational skills, adaptation, take decisive actions and stay calm in dangerous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of a firearm.
• Ability to maintain physical fitness and endure frequent travel, long working hours in a stressful working environment while maintaining the above standards.
• This position may serve as a driver for the protectee and should have high skills of defensive driving techniques.

• Gross salary from 1600-2300 € per month
• Training courses for self-development
• American holidays in addition to Estonian ones
• Christmas bonus