IDS International

Bodyguard Russian Translator 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 Russian-speaking protective security professionals to support close protection operations within a U.S. Embassy environment in Moscow, Russia. This role combines protective security responsibilities with operational language support in a highly controlled overseas environment.

Personnel assigned to this role must be comfortable operating in a high-security environment with elevated counterintelligence awareness requirements.

Key Responsibilities

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

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
• S3/R3 Russian language proficiency
• Strong written communication and reporting skills

Important Language Requirement:

• Candidates will undergo a language proficiency evaluation during the client approval process. Continued consideration and employment are contingent upon meeting required linguistic standards.

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

Overtime: Opportunities 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: $ 61.71 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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