Overseas Armed Guard (Camp Bondsteel - Kosovo)

ContinuityGS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for an Armed Security Guard in Kosovo. This role involves providing security and access control at a U.S. Army installation, ensuring safety through vigilant monitoring and patrols. Ideal candidates will have armed security experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to meet rigorous physical requirements. Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience while working in a unique overseas location that offers growth opportunities in government contracting. This position promises a rewarding challenge for those ready to step up and make a difference.

Benefits

First-Year Completion Bonus

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have two years of armed security or law enforcement experience.
• Completion of a recognized security or law enforcement training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, access control, and monitoring for the installation.
• Conduct roving patrols and ensure the safety of tenants.

Skills

Armed Security Experience

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Knowledge of Security Operations

Education

Completion of State-recognized Security Academy

Military Training Certification

Job description

Location:

• Overseas, Camp Bondsteel Pristina, Kosovo

Benefits:

• First-Year Completion Bonus
• Sign-on Bonus

Continuity Global Solutions CGS - Kosovo, LLC (CGS - Kosovo) is advertising in your community for an exciting opportunity to work overseas on a U.S. Government contract in the Eastern European Country of Kosovo, in the city of Pristina.

Whether you are just looking for a job in an exciting location with opportunities for growth or simply want to get your foot in the door in Government contracting, this opportunity is for you!

Summary:

The Armed Security Guard provides security, installation access control, roving patrols, surveillance, monitoring, and overall safeguarding to the installation and its tenants. This is a United States Army installation, which includes an access gym and workout facility, a PX, Burger King, and MWR.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
• If U.S. military experience is included as referenced experience, candidate must have a DD214 within the last 10 years as verification.
• May require a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (CGS-Kosovo can sponsor new clearances).
• Have two (2) years' experience in armed security, armed law enforcement, or have performed operations within the Armed Forces, civilian police, or commercial security while armed within the past 10 years.
• Must have completed a State-recognized civilian security or law enforcement academy, or the completion of an armed forces security or law enforcement training program. Verification of training, such as training certificates or DD214 (honorable discharge), must be provided.
• Have a current/active U.S. Passport.
• Be willing to undergo an NCIC/FBI criminal background report, including fingerprints. Must have a clean criminal history with no convictions or major traffic offenses.
• Must have experience and knowledge of security operations.
• Must have experience with basic force protection.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be medically fit and undergo medical testing.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with acceptable documentation of vaccination(s).
• Must pass a Physical Ability Test (run 1.5 miles in 17:30 minutes and perform 21 pushups in two minutes). This is strictly enforced; exceptions or waivers will not be allowed.
• Must be willing to undergo random drug testing upon request.
• Regular working hours are 48 hours per week. Due to the nature of the employment, the employee may work different schedules on different days and may be required to work additional hours beyond scheduled time.
• Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
• The candidate must maintain the necessary physical fitness to accomplish assigned missions, including guard duties under various weather and terrain conditions. All physical and medical requirements as dictated by the U.S. Government client's contract must be met.