CAREERS
Selected appointments at LIFEGUARD.
LIFEGUARD recruits selectively for a limited number of appointments across strategic security advisory, intelligence, investigations, protective support, travel-risk planning, institutional resilience and specialist operational coordination.
Our work requires more than technical capability. We seek individuals who demonstrate judgement, discretion, personal discipline, calmness under pressure and an understanding of the responsibilities that arise in sensitive environments.
JOIN LIFEGUARD
A selective professional environment.
Appointments may involve work with corporate clients, family offices, diplomatic missions, international stakeholders, authorised institutional counterparts and high-profile principals.
All recruitment processes are conducted discreetly and are subject to appropriate background, reference, integrity, legal-eligibility and, where relevant, security-clearance review.
CAREER WITH LIFEGUARD
Current appointments
Current opportunities are published only where LIFEGUARD is actively seeking to appoint suitably qualified candidates.
Candidates should review the full appointment description carefully before making contact.
Initial applications should be limited to a curriculum vitae and a concise covering note. Sensitive identity documents, service records, security-clearance documentation, weapons permits or other restricted material should not be sent until specifically requested through a secure channel.
FULL-TIME
JUNIOR POSITION
Private Driver
FOREIGN MISSION
Vienna, Austria
Full-time position supporting a foreign diplomatic mission in Vienna. Professional driving experience and a high level of discretion required.
STARTING SALARY
EUR 54,000
gross per annum
FULL-TIME
JUNIOR POSITION
Close Protection Officer
FOREIGN MISSION
Vienna, Austria
Protective-support position for a foreign mission in Vienna. Prior military, law-enforcement or professional security experience required.
STARTING SALARY
EUR 75,000
gross per annum
FULL-TIME
SUPERVISORY
Supervisory Security Officer
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Vienna, Austria
Non-uniformed supervisory security position for a private property in Vienna. Previous security and team-lead experience required.
STARTING SALARY
EUR 65,000
gross per annum
FULL-TIME / RETAINED
SENIOR POSITION
Command Pilot – H145
AVIATION
Austria / Europe
Senior aviation appointment supporting private and mission-related operations. Valid Airbus H145 type rating and substantial command experience required.
STARTING SALARY
EUR 150,000
gross per annum
THE ROLE
The Appointment
LIFEGUARD is seeking to appoint three Armed Junior Drivers to support a foreign mission based in Vienna, Austria.
The positions are suitable for disciplined, reliable and service-oriented individuals with prior military or law-enforcement experience who wish to develop their career within a highly professional, international and security-sensitive environment.
The successful candidates will form part of a carefully structured support function responsible for secure, discreet and dependable transport, vehicle readiness, movement support and related protective duties for authorised mission personnel and visitors.
This is an entry-level appointment within a demanding environment.
Candidates must be capable of maintaining high standards of conduct, confidentiality, presentation, judgement and operational discipline at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to support the mission and its authorised personnel through duties that may include:
The precise scope of the appointment may evolve in accordance with the operational requirements of the foreign mission, the applicable legal framework and LIFEGUARD’s internal standards.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a calm, reliable and professional manner, together with the ability to operate appropriately in an environment where discretion and good judgement are essential.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Trusted professionals.
Selected carefully.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be able to meet all employment, vetting, licensing, training, immigration, security and weapons-carry authorisation requirements applicable to the assignment.
This includes, where relevant:
No candidate will be expected or permitted to carry, use or access a weapon without the necessary legal authority, appropriate training, assignment-specific approval and formal instruction.
BENEFITS
What LIFEGUARD Offers
LIFEGUARD offers a disciplined and professionally managed working environment within a discreet international advisory and specialist-support organisation.
Successful candidates will receive:
Competitive Compensation
A starting salary of EUR 54,000 gross per annum.
Professional Onboarding
Structured induction and role-specific training.
International Environment
Exposure to a professional international and institutional environment.
Operational Excellence
Clear operational standards and defined reporting structures.
Career Development
The opportunity to develop experience in secure mobility, protective support and international mission operations.
Senior Mentorship
Exposure to a professional international and institutional environment.
Professional Culture
A role within an organisation that values professionalism, discretion, restraint and good judgement.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Recruitment Process
LIFEGUARD’s recruitment process is selective and may include:
The recruitment process is designed to protect the interests of candidates, the foreign mission and LIFEGUARD.
APPLICATION
How to Apply
Candidates should submit:
- a current curriculum vitae
- a concise covering note of no more than one page
- confirmation of prior military or law-enforcement experience
- confirmation of possession of a valid driving licence
- confirmation of eligibility to work in Austria or ability to secure the required legal authorisation.
Initial applications should be sent to:
Careers Office E
at.careers@lifeguard.org
Initial applications should be sent to:
Candidates should not send passports, identity cards, weapons documentation, service records, security-clearance documentation or other sensitive personal material during the initial stage of the application process.
Shortlisted candidates will receive further documentation requests through an appropriate secure channel.
PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES
Equal Professional Opportunity Statement
LIFEGUARD assesses applicants on the basis of professional competence, experience, integrity, legal eligibility and suitability for the requirements of the relevant appointment.
All appointments are subject to the operational needs of the mandate and applicable legal, regulatory and security requirements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Closing Statement
LIFEGUARD reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw this appointment process at any stage.
Submission of an application does not create an employment relationship, offer of employment or entitlement to appointment.
Any employment offer is subject to successful completion of the recruitment process, applicable legal requirements and formal written agreement.