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Bering Straits Native Corp

Bodyguard/Translator

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Bering Straits Native Corp

Washington, US · Contract · $110,000 – $160,000

About this role

Paragon Professional Services provides security services to clients including at the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia. This Bodyguard/Translator role supports the chief of mission (COM) through close protection duties. The position requires adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines while ensuring safe field execution.

Daily responsibilities include conducting advances of COM movements and providing protection while driving armored and unarmored vehicles per the close protection plan. Maintain all logbooks and administrative files as required by policy and the RSO. Man static guard posts as directed by the RSO.

Work in a high-security diplomatic environment demands constant mental alertness and physical readiness for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods. Most time is spent sitting comfortably with frequent opportunities to move about. The role reports to the Regional Security Officer without supervisory responsibilities.

Applicants must demonstrate command of Russian at S3/R3 proficiency and hold an active Top Secret Clearance and Diplomatic Passport. Notifications occur via phone or email within ten business days of submittal. Reasonable accommodations enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Three (3) years applicable experience with a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in close protection assignments
  • Demonstrated command of the local language – Russian. Minimum of S3/R3 proficiency
  • Hold a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record in the past 3 years
  • Top Secret Clearance (Active)
  • Diplomatic Passport
  • Ability to use a computer including all common office management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office)
  • Experience with communications and radio use and procedures

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advances of the chief of mission (COM) movements
  • Provide protection to COM and drive armored and unarmored vehicles as required by the close protection plan
  • Maintain all logbooks and administrative files as required by policy and the RSO
  • Man static guard posts as required by RSO
  • Prepare written reports and logs to include security survey reports
  • Utilize communications and radio use and procedures