• Application Deadline: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Bodyguard Shift Leader


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification OND , Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Security / Intelligence 
  

Duties

The incumbent Serves as the Bodyguard (BG) Shift Leader (SL) for the Protective Security Unit in the execution of protective security operations for the U.S. Ambassador/ Chief of Mission (COM), and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed. Under the supervision of the Bodyguard Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) to U.S. Embassy Abuja in order to protect him/her from harm.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:

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. And at least (6) months a leadership or supervisory role.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

A thorough knowledge  of defense  measures  to  be  used  in  the  event  of a terrorist attack,  such  as  that  learned  in the military or law enforcement training. Knowledge in medical. fire, hostile attack, defensive and emergency driving procedures. Must be familiar with Nigerian police services,  military,  security  and  other  government offices to ensure effective liaison and to facilitate effective protective operations including advance and motorcade operations.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of high/secondary school is required. 

Evaluations:

This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

LANGUAGE:  Good Working Knowledge Reading/Writing/Speaking in English Language  is  required. Good Working Knowledge Reading/Writing/Speaking in lbo. Hausa, Yoruba is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES : 

• Ability to take initiative and show resourcefulness in accomplishing


• Ability to deal effectively with people of other cultures to obtain cooperation and reach common goals


• Ability in leadership and interpersonal relations


• Skill in safely operating an armored vehicle (if available).


• 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 administer emergency first aid and be qualified in AES/CPR.


• 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


• Ability to operate on a team


• 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 standard.


• Valid Nigeria driver's license is required.