Thanks to Scott for sending me this. This would be a cool conference to attend. -Head Jundi
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London, United Kingdom
January 29, 2009
The conference will be held at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground:
Marylebone Cricket Club
Lord’s Cricket Ground
St. John’s Wood NW8 8QN
Website Here
How the Royal Navy Dealt with the Pirate Blackbeard..
In the 19th century, British warships largely eradicated piracy when they policed the oceans. The death penalty for piracy on the high seas remained on the statute books until 1998. Modern piracy ranges from maritime mugging to stealing from merchant ships with the crew held at gunpoint.
Boy, interesting news on this and SIA is not that popular with the security contracting community across the pond. (Please see Robin Barratt’s article about his views on the SIA.) Handing out licenses for 6,600 illegal immigrants is somewhat alarming and hopefully new leadership will get a handle on this stuff. -Head Jundi
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Security licence body chief quits
2008/11/06
The chief executive of the government body which licenses bouncers and other security workers has resigned.
Mike Wilson, head of the Security Industry Authority, stepped down after it emerged that some of its own agency staff had not been security cleared.
Home Office minister Alan Campbell said plans were being made to replace Mr Wilson following “some failings”.
For this post, I wanted to introduce a new guest author from across the pond. Robin Barratt is his name and he is a close protection specialist, author and the founder of the British Bodyguard Association. I look forward to his future articles about Close Protection and his latest reports about the pulse of the industry in his neck of the woods.
At the BBA, there are several areas to check out which I think are worth mentioning. There is a forum with job postings, a magazine called ‘The Circuit’, a blog and a store. At the store, you can check out some of Robin’s books. There is a subscription fee and/or membership fee for the BBA, but if you are in the business of collecting information about the industry and getting connected, then it should be will be well worth it. Especially if you are able to make a connection or get a job through the BBA network.
This article below is just a taste of the kind of stuff that Robin covers and if you like that, then his magazine ‘The Circuit’ would be the ticket. Also, with the membership with the BBA, you get an online newsletter that is a lot like the Blackwater Tactical Newsletter. Lots of up to date information and he posts the latest jobs. -Head Jundi
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How the Government has failed the British Close Protection Industry
Established in 2003, The Security Industry Authority (SIA) was set up “to raise standards of professionalism and skills within the private security industry and to promote and spread best practice”. It reports directly to the British Government’s Home Office, and its remit is “to help protect society by collaboratively developing and achieving high standards within the private security industry”. However, in my opinion, specifically within the Close Protection sector (as well as the door supervisor area) , it has done just the opposite.
Outstanding news and I am glad that Terry is getting recognized for a job well done. -Head Jundi
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ArmorGroup, the leading international provider of protective security services, is very pleased to announce that Terry Goodman, one of its group company employees, has today been awarded the Royal Humane Society’s Silver Medal, the highest honour the Society can bestow. Terry was granted the honour, which is awarded to those who have put themselves in extreme personal danger, for his rescue of a wounded colleague in Iraq while under sustained insurgent fire and while he was seriously injured himself.
Terry (31), a former British Army soldier from Essex, was a vehicle commander in a three vehicle ArmorGroup protective security detail (PSD) team operating in southern Iraq at the time of the incident in June 2007 .The colleague he rescued was Darryl Lowery, a former Australian soldier, who was the commander of one of the other vehicles in the team.
The team was returning from a mission near Basrah when a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated against the left hand side of the Darryl’s vehicle, causing it to be immobilised. Darryl was badly injured in the attack, with multiple shrapnel wounds to both legs and his right foot, while his Iraqi driver was killed.The team immediately came under sustained and heavy small arms fire and Terry’s vehicle was also struck by three Rocket Propelled Grenades from the side of the road.
This will be an interesting development if this goes through. They have been talking about the various implications of this ban for awhile now, and this is just one more possible outcome. It’s too bad, because I have always liked the South African forces, and they have certainly contributed a great number of services in this current war. I had a chance to work with many South African security contractors and they are excellent troops. - Head Jundi
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8 June 2008
920 ‘LOST’ TO FORCES EXCLUSIVE
By Nigel Nelson
Britain’s hard-pressed armed forces are facing another grave blow - the loss of 920 South African soldiers, sailors and airmen. It could mean gaps in the front lines as many of the troops are in key roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. The crisis has been triggered by moves in South Africa to outlaw mercenaries.
The country’s parliament is considering measures that will mean jail or fines for citizens who ignore a ban on serving in foreign forces. Penalties will be stiffer if they fight in a war that Pretoria does not back. South Africa wants to be rid of its unofficial role as a recruiting centre for dogs of war.
The loss of 840 soldiers, 75 sailors and five RAF personnel will be serious for British forces already facing a recruitment crisis. Defense minister Bob Ainsworth told MPs: “We are urgently investigating the consequences for South African personnel. “Our over riding aim is to secure their continued service and for them to be deployed on operations. “Ministers are seeking talks with the South African government. One way round the ban might be to make it easier for the South Africans to become British citizens.
This post came from Ex-mil Recruitment UK, which is an outstanding job source for the guys over there. I guess Armor Group is looking for individuals with SIA licenses only on this one. Plus, in order to apply for this job, you have to sign up with Ex-mil Forces.
To me, it has always been a mystery, on where Armor Group went to advertise jobs. If you go to their website, they do not post jobs, just an HR email. At this site, it looks like AG has been actively using these guys. Good little job board, and happy hunting. -Head Jundi
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ArmorGroup - CP Operators
Location: Afghanistan
Salary: Competetive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Areas: Overseas
Security
Vacancy placed by: ArmorGroup
We are currently recruiting for experienced Close Protection Operators who must be AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
A valid SIA licence is ESSENTIAL.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and covering letter FAO Zoe Doncaster.
Only applicants who are successful in the first round will be invited to a briefing and one-to-one interview.
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies.php?cmd=showvacancy&id=1195
Security Co-Ordinator
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Aviation
Function: Security
Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Job #: 818114
Posted: May 14, 2008
Job Description:
Responsibilities
* Comply with MoD requirements as per the Manual of Protective Security
* Comply with GE Security requirements as per all relevant security policies and procedures
* Provide guidance to all Departments on security clearances and recruitment of British and non-British nationals
* Work with the compliance team to ensure that MoD undertakings are not compromised
* Ensure that all site-based employees and workers are security cleared as appropriate to their roles.
* Ensure that MoD and International visits Control Office policies and procedures are complied with.
* Keep up to date with Government and Security issues.
* Administration and clerical activity associated with the above duties.
This job is primarily for my readers who live in the UK, or for anyone that has an SIA. If you want an SIA license, you have to go through this group, and I have heard that it is a huge pain in the ass. http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home . -Head Jundi
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Security and Surveillance Operators (UK)G4S Risk Management Solutions are seeking security staff for night time work in the Greater London areas of:
Watford
Chelmsford
Nine Elms
Enfield
Maidstone
And the following UK-based areas:
Manchester
Task is to provide vehicle borne overwatch and surveillance for company activities at night.
Ideally should be ex British Armed Forces or Law Enforcement agencies or with a background in the security industry with a valid SIA license.
Must be bright, reliable, responsible and capable of working on their own in a vehicle.
Positions currently available to start work immediately.
Must be able to work 4/5 nights/ days a week (not weekends).
Must possess a valid driving licence and will be subject to criminal record checks.
£100 a night. No expenses for travel or accommodation, therefore should ideally live close to the area of work.
Contact Robert Blenkinsop on 0207 930 3744.
Apply Online
http://www.g4s.com/grk/grk-careers/grk-careers-all_vacancies/grk-vacancy-surveillance_uk.htm
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