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Overseas Close Protection Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ocean Pricing Analyst

Itasca, IL ยท On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Collaborate with overseas colleagues and agents to develop complete endโ€‘toโ€‘end pricing ... Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus * Job ...

A&P Mechanic

Edinburg, TX ยท On-site

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical ... Work in close proximity to other people * Relocation to Edinburg, TX is required Job Experience:

Some overseas travel to OEM factories may be required. Visual acuity requirements: Close vision ... protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a ...

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How much do overseas close protection jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for overseas close protection in the United States is $19.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is overseas close protection?

Overseas close protection refers to providing personal security services to individuals, such as business executives, diplomats, or celebrities, while they are traveling or residing in foreign countries. Close protection officers, also known as bodyguards, assess risks, plan safe routes, and ensure the safety of their clients by preventing potential threats. This role often involves working in high-risk environments, adapting to different cultural and legal contexts, and coordinating with local security forces. The job requires specialized training, situational awareness, and strong communication skills.

What are the typical challenges faced by overseas close protection professionals when working in unfamiliar environments?

Overseas Close Protection professionals often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to new cultures and legal systems, managing language barriers, and assessing rapidly changing security risks unique to each location. Building trust with local contacts and coordinating with unfamiliar law enforcement agencies can also be demanding. Successful candidates must be adaptable, resourceful, and skilled in situational awareness to maintain the safety of their clients in diverse and sometimes unpredictable environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overseas close protection officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overseas Close Protection Officer, you need extensive security experience, risk assessment abilities, and relevant qualifications such as SIA Close Protection certification or military/law enforcement background. Familiarity with security technology, GPS tracking systems, and defensive driving techniques is typically required. Exceptional situational awareness, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills help build trust with clients and adapt to changing environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring client safety, managing threats effectively, and maintaining professionalism in high-risk international settings.

What is the difference between Overseas Close Protection vs Overseas Security Guard?

AspectOverseas Close ProtectionOverseas Security Guard
CredentialsSecurity license, close protection certification, first aidSecurity license, basic training
Work EnvironmentHigh-risk, personal protection, VIP escortFacility or site security, patrols
Employer & IndustryPrivate security firms, high-profile clientsSecurity companies, retail, events

Overseas Close Protection involves personal, high-risk security for individuals, often requiring specialized training and certifications. In contrast, Overseas Security Guards typically focus on general security duties like patrols and access control. While both roles operate in security environments abroad, close protection is more specialized and client-focused, whereas security guards provide broader safety services.

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Infographic showing various Overseas Close Protection job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,194 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Plumber- OCONUS

Mclean, VA โ€ข On-site

American International Contractors, Inc.
201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program and Department of Defense (DOD). We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others.
We are actively searching for Plumbers to work on an OBO Embassy project in Doha, Qatar.
Plumbers must possess an active SECRET clearance, a valid passport, and the ability to obtain appropriate work visas and other required documentation.
Responsibilities include, but not are limited to the following (unless otherwise noted, all duties are performed regularly and/or frequently, depending on job tasks assigned for the given workday):
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Install plumbing fixtures
  • Rough in piping for domestic water, chilled water, and sanitary piping
  • Install fire sprinkler piping, valves and associated components
  • Install various types of pipe insulation and jacketing
  • Cut and thread all types of pipe from 1/2" to 8"
  • Solder copper pipe and fittings
  • Test piping systems using a Hydro Static test pump
  • Keep work area and material staging areas clean and orderly
  • Inventory mechanical material in the warehouse
  • Generate material take-offs
  • Adhere to safety requirements and Think Safety First
  • Ability to generate as-built drawings for changed field conditions
  • Assist with other assigned duties as required within skill set, even if outside of trade

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5 years of commercial plumbing experience
  • 2+ years' construction industry experience on overseas projects
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Ability to read and interpret job specifications
  • Knowledge of the International Plumbing Codes and International Building Codes
  • Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Thorough knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand tools and power tools to perform assigned duties
  • Flexibility in working overseas
  • Understanding and adherence to local laws and customs in host country
  • Following all Government site security requirements to maintain eligibility to work on project site
  • Ability to take direction and work well with others, including meeting attendance requirements necessary to keep job on schedule and adherence to safety protocols

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are not exhaustive but are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others when performing such essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to perform assigned duties. The employee must have the ability to regularly and for extended periods of time stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear. The employee may be required to work from a ladder, scaffold or elevated work platform or man lift for extended periods. There is a minimal demand for sitting, other than during periods of extended travel (such as to and from the project location). The employee must have the ability to regularly lift, carry, push or pull and move objects weighing up to approximately 50 pounds of weight without assistance. The employee may also need to occasionally life, carry, push or pull and move objects exceeding 50 pounds without assistance. May involve frequent repetitive motions. The job imposes a substantial demand for physical agility and mobility, including the ability to balance, ambulate and maneuver safely over rough and uneven terrain throughout the work site. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks and activities. The minimum Personal Protective Equipment required on the Project Site include hardhat, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow written and spoken instructions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment. There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment. Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.
Environmental Demands:
The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from the employee's family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more restrictive than in the United States, with the potential for occasional periods of social unrest, military action, interruption of normal services such as electricity and water, natural disasters, and the like.
Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week/ 10 hours per day. Flexibility with hours/days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location and season. Frequent exposure and use of construction equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. Some exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, potential electric shock, significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises. Some potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles.
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American International Contractors, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
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