Overseas Armed Guard (Camp Bondsteel - Kosovo)

ContinuityGS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a U.S. Government contract in Kosovo, where you can leverage your armed security skills in a dynamic environment. As an Armed Security Guard, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding a U.S. Army installation, ensuring the safety of personnel and property. This role offers not only the chance to work in an exciting location but also opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're a U.S. citizen with the required experience and training, this could be your chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the unique benefits of overseas work.

Benefits

First-Year Completion Bonus

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizens with military experience preferred.
• Completion of armed forces security training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and access control at a U.S. Army installation.
• Conduct roving patrols and surveillance for safety.

Skills

Armed Security Experience

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Knowledge of Security Operations

Education

Completion of State-recognized Security Academy

DD214 (Honorable Discharge)

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, as well as 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 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 do 21 pushups in two minutes). Exceptions or waivers are not allowed.
• Must be willing to undergo random drug testing upon request.
• Regular working hours are 48 hours per week. The schedule may vary and include additional hours as assigned by a supervisor.
• 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.