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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Job Tips: Close Protection PSD Jobs Widget

     This is a treat. I stumbled upon this blog recently and it is filled with tons of jobs that the author has found over the last year or so.  It is a basic blog format and it has RSS and a Feedburner subscription. So you have those two options for getting the latest scoop on jobs.

     Also, as a service to the readership here, I have made a widget out of this blog and you can find it with the other widgets below and to the right. This will be an excellent addition to FJ and be sure to check in on it from time to time.

    The other thing I wanted to mention is that authors of sites like this put in a lot of effort to collect this information and post it for all to read. Be sure to reward them by either thanking them in the comments section, forwarding their blog link to friends or on Facebook, or by clicking on their Adsense ads. All of these are an excellent way to show your appreciation, and especially if you got one of those nice paying jobs they posted. –Matt

Close Protection PSD Jobs blog here.

 

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Jobs: Security Specialist, Afghanistan

     Ok, just to give a fair warning, this is one of those jobs requiring a little more than just a basic security background or service in the military.  These guys are looking for more of a manager/executive protection specialist type with some pretty extensive qualifications.  But it is the World Bank and they are probably paying a pretty good salary for a position like this.

     I am not the POC for this job, and follow the links below in order to apply.  Good luck and let me know how it goes. –Matt

Job #102307

Job Title Security Spec (Afghanistan)

Job Family General Services

Location Kabul, Afghanistan

Appointment International Hire

Job Posted 22-Nov-2010

Closing Date15-Dec-2010

Language RequirementsEnglish [Essential]

Background/General Description

The position of Security Specialist will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Kabul. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). While reporting to the Senior Security Specialist, GSDSO, the Security Specialist  will discharge his assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the Country Manager.  Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the Senior Security Specialist (SSS) , the Global Security Operations Coordinator and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security. From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other countries in which the WBG operates. The duties of the Security Specialist are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas:  a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services. Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed.

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Jobs: Close Protection Officer (CP Team Leader), Lebanon

     Another interesting location for work. Although in this case, this is a UN job, so job seeker beware. lol I am not the recruiter or POC for this job, and please apply through the UN’s Galaxy e-staffing system if interested. Good luck and let me know how it goes if you get the job. –Matt

Personal Protection Officer (CP Team Leader), FS-6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  21 Nov 2010

DATE OF ISSUANCE:  22 Oct 2010

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:  Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon

DUTY STATION:  Beirut

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  10-SEC-UNSCOL-424948-R-BEIRUT

Remuneration

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO), the incumbent performs the following duties: Manages the Personal Protection Unit (PPU) in accordance with UN personal protection guidance; As the Deputy Chief Security Officer (D/CSO), performs the duties of the CSO during absences from mission area; Gathers and analyses information and prepares threat and risk assessments in cooperation with DSS/CSA; Plans, exercises and reviews courses of action in conjunction with the assessed threat; Coordinates and executes operational procedures and practices; Plans and conducts regular ongoing training exercises and rehearsal for the PPU; Establishes and deploys close / personal protection team tactically trained to meet the assessed threat; Conducts liaison with relevant civilian police, military, law enforcement officials, close / personal protection teams and others as necessary; Coordinates with other mission security and support services; Prepares regular operational reports with analysis and recommendations; Updates the CSO on all movements and unusual incidents involving the principal; Establishes clear lines of authority between members of PPU; Ensures effective and efficient security coverage for the private office and personal residence of the Head of Mission; Determines equipment, facility and supply needs base on operational requirements. Assesses the performance of the Personal Protection Unit; Monitors, reviews and assesses the performance of individual team members and provide guidance as required; Establishes a rotational schedule for PPU team members, in and out of the unit.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Jobs: Close Protection Agent–NATO, OCONUS

     Interesting job and definitely plan on some traveling with this one. I am sure they will favor those guys that are multi-lingual, but they did not specify as such. They will offer you a three year contract if you pass the shooting and fitness tests, and all of the other tests and checks.

     I am not the point of contact or recruiter for this job, and please follow the instructions below if you want to apply. Good luck and let me know how it goes if you apply. –Matt

NATO

Brussels, 12 October 2010

NOTIFICATION OF A “C” GRADE VACANCY NATO INTERNATIONAL STAFF

OPEN TO: NATIONALS OF NATO MEMBER STATES ONLY

STAFF VACANCY N°: C 08(2010) (several posts + reserve list)

LOCATION: NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium

DIVISION: NATO OFFICE OF SECURITY

PROTECTIVE SECURITY BRANCH

CLOSE PROTECTION UNIT

TITLE: Close Protection Agent

GRADE:  C.3

WORKING HOURS: Day and night time shift work (working/non working days)

1. SUMMARY

The mission of the Close Protection Unit (CPU) is to protect the Secretary General at NATO Headquarters or any other assigned location, armed or otherwise, as circumstances dictate. Members of the team are expected to stand ready at all times to ensure a secure environment for the Secretary General. This includes ensuring the Secretary General’s physical protection against all forms of actual or potential threats and taking the appropriate steps to provide protection in a crisis or when working under pressure.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Maritime Security: US Firm ESPADA Services Provides Armed Escorts To Curb Pirate Attacks, Somalia

Abdinoor, chief executive officer of African Shipping Line, Espada’s local agentEspada has 14 vessels with armed personnel who will offer security from the East African ports to Yemen.

Most of the firm’s security team have military training and experience in defending ships, Mr Abdinoor said.

Espada has 50 personnel, and expects to increase this to 150 when physical escort along the Somali waters takes ships in the coming months.

Interesting little bit of news there and below I have provided their career section page with an email to send a resume too. Although I am sure they have tons of guys already on the books but still, it doesn’t hurt to get your resume out there.  Hopefully they will pop up in the comments section like they have done in the past, and fill in any blanks or add any new information about this potential increase in jobs and size of contract. Good news to them and bravo for getting the job done! –Matt

ESPADA Logistics and Security Group website here.

African Shipping Lines website here.

Edit: 10/28/2010 – Jim was kind enough to come up in the comments section and correct the record of this article. It seems the numbers offered in the article are a little off. Check it out.

Matt,

While Espada has greatly expanded its security operations in the area….we do NOT have 14 vessels operating in the Indian Ocean. We have 3 vessels we use on charter when needed for special security projects (cable-layers, barges, heavy lift, etc). Also, we are NOT investing $50M in the region….only a fraction of that amount. We have partnered with African Shipping Lines for regional support…but need to have better coordination on any press releases so that facts are accurately communicated. Reputation is everything and I would rather under report what we are doing than exaggerate our position. We have worked very hard to get where we are by delivering to customers what we say we can…not by puffing smoke.

You are correct that we have a large pool of talent waiting for open positions. However, I would still encourage QUALIFIED MARSEC personnel to apply through our website as we are expanding rapidly to meet new contract demands.

As always, I am available for further clarification and discussion.

– Jim Jorrie CEO, Espada Marine Services

Edit: 06/09/2011- At this time, Feral Jundi does not endorse this company.  I have received multiple negative reports from contractors that have worked for this company, and I am not at all impressed with the way they are operating. Buyer beware….Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Also please check out this thread on SOCNET about Espada.

US security firm provides armed escort to curb pirate attacks

By GITHUA KIHARA and GALGALO BOCHA

Wednesday, October 27 2010

A private US security firm is working with a Mombasa-based shipping line to provide armed escort to ships using the East Coast of Africa in a bid to order to reduce piracy along Somalia’s coast.

Espada Logistics and Security Group, based in San Antonio, Texas, plans to invest up to $50 million to boost its vessels, which will be deployed in East Africa to escort vessels from the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to Yemen.

Ships are currently avoiding the Somalia waters and are taking a longer route, said Mr Ibrahim Ahmed Abdinoor, chief executive officer of African Shipping Line, Espada’s local agentEspada has 14 vessels with armed personnel who will offer security from the East African ports to Yemen.

Most of the firm’s security team have military training and experience in defending ships, Mr Abdinoor said.

Espada has 50 personnel, and expects to increase this to 150 when physical escort along the Somali waters takes ships in the coming months.

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