Job Description

Bodyguard with Top-Secret Clearance
U.S. Embassy – Moscow, Russia | OCONUS | Two (2) year deployment commitment

Join IDS International’s Cleared Programs team supporting secure and mission-critical environments.
IDS International is seeking experienced protective security professionals to support close protection operations within a U.S. Embassy environment in Moscow, Russia. This role supports protective movement operations, advance work, and static security functions in support of senior diplomatic personnel.
Personnel assigned to this role operate in a highly structured, high-security overseas environment requiring elevated situational awareness and strict adherence to operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide close protection services for senior diplomatic personnel
• Conduct advance preparation for protective movements
• Operate armored and unarmored vehicles
• Support protective movement coordination activities
• Staff static guard posts as directed
• Prepare written reports, logs, and security documentation
• Maintain required operational and administrative files

Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
U.S. License Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record within the past three (3) years
Education High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience
• Minimum one (1) year of close protection experience
• Experience operating armored and unarmored vehicles
• Strong written communication and reporting skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a structured, high-security environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods
• Ability to work extended shifts in a secure operational environment
• Ability to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Radio communication proficiency
• Experience operating in overseas or diplomatic security environments
• Strong situational awareness and accountability standards

Work Schedule & Conditions
Standard Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 60+ hours per week based on operational requirements
OvertimeOpportunities for overtime may be available based on staffing and operational needs
Flexibility Requirements Schedule and shift assignments are based on U.S. Embassy and RSO operational requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Moscow Rate: $ 60.08 per hour
• Housing provided
• Three (3) paid 14-day R&R periods during initial deployment commitment
• Quarterly bonuses

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Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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