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Training: Maritime Academy To Offer Field Training On The Use Of Small Arms

   This is cool, and thanks to David for sending me this link.  Now what would really be cool, is to use your GI Bill for this training.  Also, if you follow the link to the academy, there are other interesting courses and licenses that you can get that relate to maritime security and boat work.

   The other significance in this, is that CMADEL, along with other maritime academies, are now starting to focus on this stuff.  I think it is a sign of the times, and this focus on teaching crews to use something a little more substantial than water cannons, starts with teaching weapons handling during the education process. Although like the Captain said in the earlier article I posted, if vetting is an issue on these boats, then you will still need professionals that you can trust to do this work.  But some armed crew members on a boat, is better than no armed crew members on a boat, and this is a good step in the right direction. If any of the readers have other academy links to training similar to this, feel free to post away in the comments section. Especially if you have any educational stuff that can be paid for by the GI Bill. -Matt

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Maritime Academy to offer field training on use of small arms

Times-Herald staff report

03/08/2010

California Maritime Academy’s Department of Extended Learning is a three-day practical field training course on appropriate use of small arms on government-chartered and commercial vessels worldwide.

The certified small arms training course will be held March 22-24 and April 13-15 on the Vallejo campus, with range instruction in Richmond.

The new course is focused on the specialized challenges of deploying small arms in the maritime environment, Dean of Extended Learning James Burns said.

Class participants must either have a Transport Workers Identification Card (TWIC), a current U.S. Coast Guard MMD/License or be a certified peace officer, and must have no felony convictions.

The $1,500 cost includes use of weapons, targets and training aids. Another $300 is needed to cover ammunition. Upon completion, participants receive a certification form DD 2760 and 2.4 continuing education credits from the University.

For more information visit www.maritime-education.com or call (707) 654-1157.

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Bounties: $50,000 For The 20 Questions Bandits And $10,000 For The Blue Note Bandit, California

   I hope these thugs get caught, and it would be really cool if it was a FJ reader.  It’s stuff like this, where a Bounty Hunter Mobile Application would totally shine.  Both Bank of America and Wells Fargo could have easily signed on with mobile application, and updated the last known position as tips and information come in.  It would be a way for their investigators to basically crowd source Southern California and the US in order to get these guys. -Matt

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$50,000 offered for violent bank robbers

By SALVADOR HERNANDEZ

January 25, 2010

The ’20 questions bandits’ are believed to be responsible for at least six violent take-over bank robberies across three Southern California counties, authorities said.

Bank of America is offering up to $50,000 in exchange for information leading to their arrest.

During the six armed robberies, the four unidentified men assaulted bank employees and at times, also robbed customers of their belongings, according to a statement released by the FBI.

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Law Enforcement: Iraq’s Lessons, On The Home Front

    I found this article to be fascinating.  Partly because this is a social experiment of the highest order, and partly because the proof in the pudding for COIN, is to be able to apply those principles to ‘other than war’ insurgencies.  So this is a test, and if they can actually get it to work in Salinas, then maybe other law enforcement agencies will catch on.  This will be a very interesting experiment to watch, and perhaps if the mayor kept a running blog on this effort, then we could see what worked and what didn’t.  Much could be learned from this effort. -Matt

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Iraq’s lessons, on the home front

Volunteer veterans help California city use counterinsurgency strategy to stem gang violence

By Karl VickWashington Post Staff WriterSunday, November 15, 2009

SALINAS, CALIF. — Famed to readers as the birthplace of John Steinbeck and in supermarket produce circles as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” the city of Salinas carries darker renown in the netherworld of California’s prisons. Instant respect is accorded any inmate tattooed with the words “Salad Bowl” or “Salis” — gang shorthand for a city now defined most of all by ferocious eruptions of violence.

In the space of 11 days this year, seven people were murdered in Salinas. Each killing, like the record 25 homicides the previous year, spilled from the gang warfare that this summer pushed the homicide rate in the city of 140,000 to three times that of Los Angeles. Residents retreated indoors at night, and Mayor Dennis Donohue affirmed his decision to seek help from an unlikely source: the U.S. military.

Since February, combat veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have been advising Salinas police on counterinsurgency strategy, bringing lessons from the battlefield to the meanest streets in an American city.

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Jobs: Union Pacific Special Agent, California

 332 logoJobs: Union Pacific Special Agent, California

Special Agent

Work Location: Mira Loma, CA

Closing Date: November 30, 2009

Basic Purpose of Job:

Responsible for employee and public safety; protection of facilities, real estate and assets; and the protection of our customer’s lading through police activities, security services, and crime prevention and safety initiatives.

There is no relocation assistance available for this assignment. If selected for this position, you must be willing to relocate without Company reimbursement.

Accountabilities:

Promote public safety through grade crossing traffic enforcement operations (CARE) and the investigation of     unsafe motorist incidents.

Implement the Union Pacific’s Homeland Security “security” plan counter measures as threat levels change.

Participate in “red team” audits on critical targets to test vulnerabilities and validate effectiveness of security measures.

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Bounties: California Governor Announces $100,000 Reward in Arson-caused Wildfire

     I hope someone finds this arsonist, because this guy has the blood of two fire fighters on his hands.  I have quite a few California readers, so hopefully some of you investigator types can get up on this deal.  Good luck. -Matt

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California governor announces $100,000 reward in arson-caused wildfire

September 4, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever set a deadly wildfire north of Los Angeles.Schwarzenegger announced the reward Friday, a day after officials said forensic evidence at the fire’s point of origin revealed that the wildfire — among the largest in Southern California’s history — was intentionally set. Two firefighters died Sunday when their truck careened off a steep mountain road.Under state law, the governor may offer rewards up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person killing a firefighter in the line of duty.The fire has burned through 241 square miles of the Angeles National Forest. More than 70 homes have been destroyed.

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Governor’s Proclamation, Sept. 4, 2009:

WHEREAS, on August 26, 2009, I proclaimed a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County due to a fire that started on August 26,2009, now known as the Station Fire; and

WHEREAS, the Station Fire has burned approximately 150,000 acres, continues to burn and is not yet contained; and

WHEREAS, two firefighters were killed while fighting the Station Fire in Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, state and local officials have determined the cause of the fire is arson; and WHEREAS, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca requested that a state reward be offered, in supplement to an existing reward, to encourage individuals with information about this crime to contact law enforcement; and WHEREAS, public assistance is vital to law enforcement, and rewards often encourage public cooperation essential to apprehend those who have committed serious offenses; and WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized by Penal Code section 1547(b) to offer rewards up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who kills a firefighter in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, the reward will be paid in accordance with Penal Code section 1547.

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Jobs: Executive Protection Detail, Sacramento CA

   This has been out since last month and I am not the POC or recruiter for this.  Good luck. -Matt

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header5Jobs: Executive Protection Detail, Sacramento CA 

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DETAIL

Sacramento, CA

Salary:

• Paying up to $25.00 per hour (DOE)

Hours:

• VARIOUS shifts available

• Day: 0600 to 1400

• Swing: 1400 to 2200

• Graveyard: 2200 to 0600

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a drug test and background/criminal check;

• Must posses a current California Concealed Weapons (CCW) permit;

• Must posses a current CA Guard Card;

• Must have Dignitary/Executive Protection training by recognized experts in the EP field;

• Must posses a current CA Drivers License;

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Jobs: Security Advisor/Executive Protection, California

 

Job Title:                     Security Advisor – Special Projects

Requisition Number:   030111607

Job Location:           San Ramon, California, USA

 

Overview of Position: Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies with subsidiaries that conduct business across the globe. The company’s success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of approximately 59,000 employees who operate across the energy spectrum. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products and services; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; and develops and commercializes the energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. Chevron is based in San Ramon, California.

Chevron Corporation is accepting online applications for the position of Security Advisor – Special Projects located in San Ramon, California through October 16, 2008.

Overview:

Supports the Global Executive and Employee Protection Program and travels with Chairman and other Executives as directed.

Position Details: Key Job Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Conducts advances and provides protective services in support of the Executive Protection Program, to insure the effective execution of home, work, and travel security programs

• Provides travel safety & security briefings to flight crews traveling abroad; Conducts airport security assessments at new destinations

• Handles special projects designated by the Regional Advisor – Special Projects, such as Annual Stockholder meetings, International Board meetings, World Petroleum Congress (WPC), and other high profile conferences or venues attracting high security exposure

• Conducts threat & vulnerability assessments on domestic travel itineraries for senior executives; Provides risk assessments, develops contingency plans, and makes recommendations to mitigate vulnerability; conducts travel advances as appropriate and at the direction of his Supervisor, to ensure safety and security of traveling executives.

• Maintains and develops working relationships with Business Unit (BU) management, senior industry peers, government agencies, and with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies

• Provides travel safety and security advice and counsel to U.S. based employees traveling abroad

• Works with the Executive Chauffeurs to insure coordination and facilitation of executive travel to and from locally covered events

• Works with the Regional Advisor – Special Projects on the oversight and direction to third-party service providers in the performance of electronic countermeasure sweeps of executive office space, executive residences, vehicles, and as appropriate for certain event venues

• Travels globally, as directed by General Manager, to provide Executive Protection and to respond to emergencies or provide support to management or BU’s

• 30% to 40% Travel required

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Ten plus years in Law Enforcement, Military, Executive Protection

• Strong communications skills both written and spoken

• Excellent planning and analytical skills

• Ability to work within a team as well as individually

Preferred Qualifications:

• International security experience

• Ability to speak a foreign language

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

EOE M/F/D/V

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Jobs: Executive Protection/Special Services Manager, California

twdc logo corporateJobs:  Executive Protection/Special Services Manager, California

 

Special Services Manager

Job ID: 4673815

Position Title: Special Services Manager

Company Name: Disney

Location(s): Burbank, California, 91501, United States  

Posted: August 7, 2008

Entry Level: No

Job Type: Full-Time

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Job Description

Special Services Manager

Senior Manager – Security Operations, West Coast

The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California                         

Summary of Position:

The Walt Disney Company has an immediate opportunity for a Manager, Special Services Security Operations. This position is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and developing and supporting physical security strategies to mitigate risk for business segments, and special events in all non-theme park security operations in the western half of the United States. Particular focus will be targeted toward the media network segment which includes cable, television and feature film productions. The role will also assist with new security initiatives addressing physical security and risk mitigation. The expectations of this position include close collaboration with key business segment leadership, global security partners, corporate IT staff, and sourcing and procurement personnel to ensure the safety and security of The Walt Disney Company’s assets and employees.

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Jobs: Executive Protection, California and Florida

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Current Job Offerings

FAM is currently accepting resumes for the following positions;

    Nation Wide:

    Crisis / Strike Security Officer

    These officers work in various situations including property, asset and personal protection during and after natural disasters and at sites experiencing labor disputes / strikes.

    These positions are contingent jobs and due to the nature of the job, e.g. strikes and natural disasters, the duration of assignments is not guaranteed.

    PLEASE INCLUDE INFORMATION ON ANY GUARD LICENSES YOU HAVE FOR DIFFERENT STATES!

    Florida:

    Executive Protection Specialist

    Must have valid C and D license, and reside in the State of FL. Minimum 5 years experience, must have attended accredited Executive Protection school.

    Los Angeles, CA:

    Executive Protection Specialist

    Must hold a current guard card, and CCW permit. Minimum 5 years experience, must have attended accredited Executive Protection School. Please send resumes to jbadger@faminternational.com or fax to

    954-316 6698

Please do not call the office, send resume to hr@faminternational.com or fax resume to 954-316 6698

 

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Jobs: Special Agent Counterterrorism and Surveillance, Los Angeles

      Also check out the other gigs at Amtrak that deal with security.  Most of them require a Bachelors Degree or equivalent it seems.  There was only one police officer position last I checked, and most of the other positions were management.  The pay was pretty good though. -Head Jundi 

 amtrak logoJobs:  Special Agent Counterterrorism and Surveillance, Los Angeles

 

Special Agent Counterterrorism & Surveillance  

Location: California-Los Angeles

Req. Number: 90106885

Description: THE SAFETY OF OUR PASSENGERS, OUR EMPLOYEES, THE PUBLIC, AND OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY!

The last date to apply for this position is July 28, 2008. The minimum salary for this position is $75,000 – $103,000 per year.

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