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Join Arclight Defense Group

We recruit exclusively from proven military, law enforcement, and intelligence backgrounds. If you have what it takes, we want to hear from you.

What we look for

Arclight maintains the highest recruitment standards in the industry. All candidates must meet the following minimum criteria before entering the enhanced vetting pipeline.

Minimum 5 years military, law enforcement, or intelligence service with a recognised national force

Honourable discharge with verifiable service record and chain-of-command references

Valid government-issued security clearance (minimum Restricted level; Secret or above preferred)

Current TCCC/TECC medical certification for all field-deployable roles

Clean criminal record — Interpol check required as part of enhanced vetting

Physical fitness: NATO APFT standard or nationally recognised equivalent

Language: English required; French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Swahili advantageous

Active positions

The following positions are currently open for recruitment. All roles are subject to successful completion of Arclight's enhanced vetting programme.

Close Protection Team Leader

West Africa Full-time

Lead a 4–6 person close protection detail for a high-value principal operating across multiple West African jurisdictions. Requires advanced driving, counter-surveillance, and team leadership experience. Minimum 8 years CP experience.

Maritime Security Operator

Gulf of Guinea Rotational

Armed security team member for commercial vessel transits through high-risk maritime corridors. Must hold STCW certification, weapons handling qualification, and prior maritime security or naval boarding experience.

Intelligence Analyst — OSINT

Monrovia Full-time

Open-source intelligence collection and analysis supporting operational planning across all Arclight theatres. Produce threat assessments, pattern-of-life analysis, and real-time situational updates. Military intelligence background required.

Combat Medic / Paramedic

Rotating Rotational

Provide tactical and pre-hospital medical care in field environments. Manage casualty evacuation procedures and maintain medical readiness for deployed teams. Current TCCC/TECC and paramedic qualification mandatory.

K9 Handler — Explosives Detection

Sahel Contract

Handle and deploy trained explosives detection canines for route clearance, site sweeps, and VIP security operations. Must have military or police K9 handler certification with minimum 3 years explosive detection experience.

Logistics Coordinator

East Africa Full-time

Manage supply chain, vehicle fleet, and life support services for deployed operations across multiple East African sites. Military logistics or RLC/REME background strongly preferred. Experience in austere environments essential.

Training Instructor — Counter-IED

West Africa Contract

Deliver counter-IED awareness and search training to Arclight operators and host-nation security forces. Must hold recognised C-IED instructor qualification (IEDD or equivalent) with verifiable operational deployment experience.

Operations Room Controller

Monrovia HQ Full-time

Monitor and coordinate all active Arclight operations from the Monrovia Operations Centre. Manage communications, incident response, and real-time reporting. Military operations room or C2 experience mandatory. Shift work required.

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