I do not have anything to say about CSS Global Inc., and maybe a reader or two can chime in about this company? I think it is great they got the contract, and hopefully guys will get a few jobs out of this. I will not endorse them though, because I have never heard anything good or bad.
One other thing. I have no idea if they are hiring either, so please do not send me resumes for this. Go through their website that I posted below, to find out more.
On an initial search in the career section, I did not see anything posted, and the hiring could be all going on through back channels. My guess is they have everyone they need, but you never know and it wouldn’t hurt to send them a resume for this anyway. –Matt
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Ada company wins contract to protect Somali government from terrorism, pirates
By Ted Roelofs
The Grand Rapids Press
October 15, 2009
A Grand Rapids-based security firm is taking on a job few would envy: Protect the transitional government of Somalia, a failed state and breeding ground for terrorism and international piracy.
According to the Somali government, CSS Global Inc. has been contracted to provide security consulting services and training for government forces.
In a statement released Wednesday, Somali special envoy H.E. Ali Hassan Gulaid said he is “confident the expertise of the CSS Global senior staff will prove to be a valuable asset to us in our efforts to establish a safe and secure Somalia for our citizens.”
CSS Global, an affiliate of Ada-based CSS Alliance, has furnished counterterrorism services in other African nations and provided security and logistics in Iraq. Its operations team comprises former military and law enforcement personnel, including Special Forces.“It is going to be a huge challenge,” said Chris Frain, chief executive officer and co-owner of CSS Alliance. “This is a brand-new government being stood up with the help of the international community.”
Frain said he is optimistic CSS can get the job done.
“Our protective operations team has the experience and focus to provide strategic security services and support operations in any situation,” he said.