Personal Protection Officer - Security Services - Balad

GARDAWORLD CONTRACTOR ROLE SPECIFICATION

Position  

Personal Protection Officer (PPO) – Security Services

Project

Palm

Location     

Balad, Iraq

Est. Start Date

01 August 2025 (subject to further confirmation/successful onboarding/visa processing)

Duration of Task

Open ended

Rate

USD $XXXXXXXX per annum, to be paid monthly in arrears.

*subject to local tax (if applicable) and less any applicable salary due under any relevant Local Employment Contract.

As the project moves beyond the initial mobilisation phase, your contract will be revised within the next three months to align with GardaWorld’s standard terms. This will include a reduction to your current monthly rate to reflect the long-term pay structure for the project and to bring it in line with country and industry norms. In addition, the current 40-day Home Leave cycle will be replaced by a formal rotational contract, with clearly defined on duty and off duty periods.

Onboarding Fee

USD $218.00 per month, to be paid in arrears.

Home Leave

40 days per 12-month period, subject to operational requirements

Visa Requirements

The Company shall be responsible and liable for the multi-entry visa cost as required in order to deliver the Services. Any visa costs incurred shall be reimbursed.

Package

GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.

Food, Accommodation and General Expenses:

Company will provide the Contractor with food, drink, transportation and accommodation as necessary whilst the Contractor is engaged in a project.

If Company is unable to provide the Contractor with food, accommodation and transportation, except as set forth below for inbound and outbound travel to the project location, Company shall either provide a per diem at an agreed rate or reimburse to the Contractor for any travelling, hotel and other expenses reasonably incurred by him in the proper performance of his duties under this Agreement. In the case of the latter, the Contractor must provide Company with such vouchers and receipts or other evidence of actual payment of such expenses as Company may reasonably require. The Contractor shall seek the prior approval by Company for any individual expenses incurred under this Agreement.

Flight Package

GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.

The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.

The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address.  The Company will pay for any transfers from the airport near the project location or such other intermediate landing location to the Consultant’s accommodations at the project.

Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel Standard Operating Instruction (SOI), copy will be provided upon acceptance.

Role Requirements

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• Excellent situational awareness and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security systems software (e.g. VMS, access control, incident management platforms).
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and respond to dynamic threat scenarios.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of service in a Military or Police unit
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Close Protection training course conducted by an SIA-approved training organisation (or another national equivalent).
• In possession of a current SIA Close Protection License or national equivalent. 
• In possession of a valid certificate of qualification in First Aid (FREC /FPOS-I Level 3 / MIRA) having completed a training programme and qualified for the award with an Edexcel approved provider
• Current and valid UK or Internationals C or C1 Driver's license (for B6 vehicles) or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check within the recent 6 months.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Iraqi operational terrain and threat landscape.
• Experience with advanced surveillance detection and counter-surveillance techniques.
• Familiarity with multi-lingual communication or experience working in multinational security environments.

Services

Services provided by the contractor shall include, but are not limited to, the provision of close protection and personal security services for designated high-risk individuals, including VIPs, senior personnel, and clients within and around Balad, Iraq. The Personal Protection Officer (PPO) is responsible for maintaining constant vigilance and tactical awareness to ensure the safety and security of individuals during all movements and engagements. Services the contractor can expect to carry out, but are not limited to, are as follows:

• Provide close protection services during transit, stationary periods, and in all operational environments, maintaining full situational awareness.
• Conduct comprehensive threat assessments and perform advance reconnaissance of routes, locations, and venues prior to individual movements or events.
• Plan and coordinate secure transportation arrangements, liaising with other security teams, drivers, and local authorities as necessary.
• Monitor and control access to individuals, manage crowd dynamics, and identify potential risks or suspicious activities proactively.
• Maintain physical readiness and proficiency in defensive tactics, firearms (where authorized), and emergency medical procedures.
• Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, threats, or emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques or authorized force when appropriate.
• Liaise closely with clients, security management, and local law enforcement to maintain updated situational awareness and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and any security-related concerns involving individuals.
• Adhere strictly to all client protocols, base security regulations, and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in ongoing training, drills, and fitness programs to maintain operational effectiveness and readiness.
• Undertaking any other direction or reasonable request given by appropriate GardaWorld Management team in accordance with GW Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines.

This service is critical to ensuring the personal safety of high-risk individuals at Balad, Iraq, contributing directly to the overall security posture and operational success on site.

For further information about GardaWorld please follow link: www.garda.com/gw

Please note: any Information provided shall be used by GardaWorld to evaluate your qualifications for engaging as a contractor.

Presentation of falsified credentials or false statements can lead to termination of any engagement (or future engagement) with the company. 

Any deployment to any region in which GardaWorld operates carries a degree of risk, for more information please go to https://www.garda.com/crisis24/country-reports where you can obtain the latest analysis, information and threat assessment.