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Friday, April 4, 2008

News: Dept. of State Extends Blackwater’s Deal a Year

Filed under: Industry Talk,News — Tags: , , — Matt @ 11:44 PM

 

State extends Blackwater’s deal a year

By ANNE GEARAN, AP Diplomatic Writer
Fri Apr 4, 7:29 PM ET
 
Amid investigations into fatal shootings of civilians and allegations of tax violations, Blackwater USA’s multimillion-dollar contract to protect diplomats in Baghdad has been renewed, the State Department said Friday.

A final decision about whether the private security company will keep the job is pending, the department said. Moyock, N.C.-based Blackwater is one of the largest private military contractors, receiving nearly $1.25 billion in federal business since 2000, according to a House committee estimate.

Blackwater provides security for diplomats in Baghdad, where the sprawling U.S. Embassy is headquartered. Its private guards act as bodyguards and armed drivers, escorting government officials when they go outside the fortified Green Zone. (more…)

Jobs: Security Guard, Iraq

Filed under: Iraq,Jobs — Tags: , , , — Matt @ 2:23 PM

 

Security Guard

Job ID: 1294 Location: Various, Iraq 
Category: Physical Security  Position Type: Contract 
Contract Name: CIVPOL  Contract Length: 1 year (w/option to renew) 
Salary: Open  Security Clearance: 
Status (definition): Vacant  

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Company Description
 
Position Description
Support static site security operations at a Dyncorp International camp or facility in Iraq.

*Strong preference for former/retired law enforcement/combat arms veterans

*Should have recent experience in a combat zone or similarly challenging environment.

DynCorp International is a multifaceted, global enterprise that provides innovative solutions to the diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics, including international projects to build and manage regional air facilities.
 
Required Skills
Minimum 3 years experience of security, military and/or law enforcement experience

-Demonstrate high degree of English language fluency (speaking, reading and writing)
-Ability to undergo a rigorous physical fitness test
-Qualify with 9mm pistol and M4 Rifle
-Willingness to work alternating shifts

 http://www.dyncorprecruiting.com/ext/detail.asp?dyn1294

Jobs: Estate Security, Florida

Filed under: Estate Security,Florida,Jobs — Tags: , , , — Matt @ 2:11 PM

Security For Private Estate Rock Star

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Reply to: job-628022560@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-02, 5:38PM EDT
SECURITY STAFF NEEDED FOR PRIVATE ESTATE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. CLIENT IS A WELL KNOWN ROCK STAR WHO NEEDS 24/7 SECURITY. ONLY LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED PEOPLE WHO CAN HANDLE A SITUATION AND HAVE STREET SMARTS. 3-4 MEN ON A SHIFT. PLEASE REPLY WITH REFRANCES AND PHOTO. POSITION IS UNARMED $50 PER HOUR.RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS GIVEN PREFRENCE. 
 

Location: SOUTH FLORIDA
Compensation: $50 PER HOUR
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 628022560

News: Wackenhut Services, Inc. Acquires RONCO Consulting Corporation, Inc.

Filed under: Industry Talk,News — Tags: , — Matt @ 1:52 PM

 

Wackenhut Services, Inc. Acquires RONCO Consulting Corporation, Inc.

 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — Wackenhut Services
Incorporated (WSI) President and CEO Dave Foley today announced WSI’s
acquisition of RONCO Consulting Corporation.

“WSI is pleased to announce that it has acquired one of the world’s premier
humanitarian and commercial mine action, ordnance disposal and security
companies. The purchase of RONCO affords us immediate expansion into the
international market and significantly increases our core capabilities,”
Foley said.

Since 1981, RONCO has completed over 650 mine and unexploded ordnance
clearance, explosive ordnance disposal, security-related, and specialized
training projects requiring varying levels of in-country management and
support.

RONCO currently operates in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Sudan and maintains
training centers in Mozambique and Sri Lanka. Its portfolio of clients
includes the U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, United
Nations, NATO Maintenance & Supply Agency, World Bank, the Canadian and
British Governments, and numerous commercial clients. Founded in 1974,
RONCO employs over 1,200 people worldwide and is based in Washington, D.C. (more…)

Thursday, April 3, 2008

News: Security Firm Employee Killed By Canadian Convoy, Afghanistan

Filed under: Afghanistan,News — Tags: , , , — Matt @ 8:14 PM

Security firm employee killed by Canadian convoy in Afghanistan
Thursday, April 3, 2008

CBC News
A private security employee was killed and three people were injured when a Canadian military convoy fired on their vehicle in southern Afghanistan, the military said Thursday.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Wednesday when a provincial reconstruction team was leaving Kandahar airfield on an administrative patrol.

The military said the car was fired at after getting too close to the convoy and ignoring repeated warnings to stop. The injured people were airlifted to the Kandahar airfield hospital for treatment.

“These multiple warnings were not heeded to and a shot fired in direction of the vehicle was required, after which, the vehicle stopped,” said Capt. Josée Bilodeau, spokeswoman for Canada’s Joint Task Force Afghanistan, in a release.

The name and nationality of the employee has not been released.

The military said it is investigating the incident and offered its condolences to the victim’s family.

“Incidents like this one are regrettable,”Bilodeau said. “However, our forces took all reasonable steps to prevent injury to the individuals and to protect themselves.”

Compass Security is one of several private security firms operating in the Middle East and Central Asia, particularly Iraq and Afghanistan. It has offices in New York, London, Dubai and Kabul.

The latest incident marks the second time Canadian troops have fired upon a vehicle registered to the company. Seven Afghans were injured in October 2007 when a provincial reconstruction team opened fire on a Compass car outside Kandahar.

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/04/03/afghan.html

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