Deputy Manager Personal Security Detachments Balad

GardaWorld

Role Requirements
Skills & Competencies:
• Provides proven leadership support in high-risk environments, including conflict and post-conflict zones.
• Assists in tactical decision-making and crisis response during mission-critical situations.
• Supports the coordination of complex convoy operations involving multiple vehicles, routes, and threat assessments.
• Proficient in GPS tracking platforms, mission planning tools, and secure communications systems.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and client-facing skills, with sensitivity to cultural and operational nuances.
• Contributes to the development, mentoring, and field oversight of PSD team members.
• Understands convoy tactics, embus/debus procedures, and supports close protection planning.
• Capable of producing clear and timely written reports including SITREPs, movement logs, and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
Essential Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years experience in military, law enforcement, or private security, with at least 2 years in a PSD team leader or supervisory role.
• Recognized and valid Close Protection qualification (UK SIA or equivalent).
• Extensive operational experience in austere or hostile environments, ideally including Iraq or similar regions.
• Valid firearms competency certificate and in-date trauma medical qualification (e.g., FPOS-I, FREC Level 3, or equivalent).
• Ability to meet international vetting and background screening standards.
• Current and valid UK or International Cat C or C1 Driver s license (for B6 vehicles) or equivalent.
• Medically and physically fit for extended field deployments.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Desirable:
• Experience supporting SOC/control room operations in military or diplomatic missions.
• Arabic language skills or prior work with host nation security teams.
• Understanding of government contracting and PSD compliance protocols.
• Experience assisting with the development and implementation of PSD SOPs.
• Advanced driving certifications, including armored vehicle and off-road handling qualifications.
Services
Services provided by the contractor shall include, but not be limited to, the support of leadership, operational oversight, and tactical execution of Personal Security Detachment (PSD) missions operating in and around Balad, Iraq. The Deputy Manager PSD Operations assists the PSD Manager in planning, coordinating, and supervising all protective movement tasks, ensuring that team performance, mission planning, and risk mitigation meet contractual and international standards. In the absence of the PSD Manager, the Deputy assumes full operational control and acts as the primary point of contact for security planning, team deployment, and client liaison.
Services the contractor can expect to carry out, but are not limited to, are as follows:
• Assist in the direct supervision of PSD teams, including team leaders, medics, drivers, and tactical commanders during security operations.
• Support the coordination and planning of all client movement tasks, including route selection, vehicle assignments, and mission-specific threat assessments.
• Ensure operational discipline and readiness by enforcing SOP compliance, conducting rehearsals, and verifying team preparedness.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) regarding mission status, movements, and incident reporting.
• Contribute to mission planning documentation, including client movement schedules, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
• Lead or support After Action Reviews (AARs) and team debriefs to improve future mission performance and operational learning.
• Monitor the serviceability of weapons, radios, communications systems, vehicles, and PPE assigned to PSD teams.
• Support client-facing operations by ensuring the professional conduct, safety, and mission assurance of VIPs during movements.
• Track evolving threats and assist in the dissemination of intelligence updates and tactical adjustments to deployed teams.
• Assist in the recruitment, vetting, onboarding, and appraisal of PSD personnel in accordance with company policy and contractual obligations.