How to Become a Contractor in Iraq
As U.S. troops return home from Iraq, another group of men and women remain to provide security and support for various purposes. These civilian contractors are performing duties that would have been executed by the military in the past. In fact, 190,000 such contractors were working in Iraq in early 2008.
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Identify firms that hire civilian contractors for jobs in Iraq. KBR and Fluor are just two of the companies that provide these services (see Resources).
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Contact anyone you know who is currently a civilian contractor in Iraq or who has served in this capacity in the past. There are often many applicants for these positions, and it is helpful to have a connection within a contracting firm.
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Attend a recruitment fair held by a contracting firm. These are sometimes held on university campuses. Check each firm's website for information on these events.
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Apply for positions in Iraq you are interested in. Security-related positions require military experience, although some firms will consider those with a background in law enforcement. Service positions, such as IT or other support functions, may not require such experience.
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Complete any training as required by the contracting firm either before or after your departure for Iraq.
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Tips & Warnings
Working in Iraq is extremely dangerous. Understand the working conditions before you apply for a position.
References
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