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Mission Guard (OCONUS)

IDS International
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.

IDS is seeking experienced Mission Guards to provide protection to client, such as conducting advances of the client's movements and drive vehicles as required by the close protection plan. A Top-Secret security clearance is required for the role.

This position is a 2-year contract and is located outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).

Active Top Secret Clearance Required.

Guards staff static posts throughout the Embassy compound. While standing posts guard will conduct access control and screening the procedures, vehicular inspections, and roving patrols.

The Guard(s) shall possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent with two years' experience in the military, police, or commercial guard. All guards shall be required to perform all or part of the responsibilities set forth below:

Knowledge and Skills: The Guards shall have the following knowledge and skills:

  • Able to use a computer including all common office management tools (e/g/ Microsoft Office);
  • Performing security duties at fixed, or roving patrols posts;
  • Providing assistance to local authorities in thwarting criminal and terrorist acts;
  • Performing access control duties to limit entry to authorized personnel or visitors;
  • Operating of walk-through metal detectors, hand-help metal detectors, X-ray inspection machines, electronic hydraulic barriers, itemizers, and special monitoring devices; and
  • Completing written operational and administrative logs

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.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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