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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Jobs: Close Protection Agent–NATO, OCONUS

Filed under: Afghanistan,Belgium,Jobs — Tags: Belgium, Brussels, close protection agent, Executive Protection, Jobs, NATO, private security, security contractor — Matt @ 1:03 PM

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

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, September 22, 2010

Executive Protection: The Explosive Growth Of The Close Protection Industry In China

Filed under: China,Executive Protection,Industry Talk — Tags: China, Close Protection, contractor, Executive Protection, Industry Talk, private military company, private security company, security contracting, VSS Security Consulting Ltd, war zone — Matt @ 1:13 AM

When Zhe, a national-level kung fu coach and former government security agent, started his company eight years ago, aiming to serve a high-end, wealthy clientele, he recalls there were few if any competitors in the game. By the end of last year, according to the Ministry of Public Security, the private security business had grown into a $1.2 billion industry with about 2,767 companies employing more than two million security guards.

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Wow, I had no idea it was this big? And what is really interesting about this, is how this will translate into China’s presence throughout the world? If the rich in China are reaching out to the close protection industry, then I would imagine that some of this relationship would spill overseas into some of the places overseas. Especially in the war zones or in countries that China’s executives and businessmen might have some concerns in.

I have to think that out of those 2,767 companies providing over two million security guards, that there are a few who have interests in overseas work. I wouldn’t be surprised that a few of them might even consider themselves a PMC and are seeking to enter into this area of contracting in order to support China’s policy goals throughout the world. That’s if they have been watching how the US uses companies.

Finally, it looks like they are going through a period of regulation concerns over how their industry is monitored and kept in check. Nothing new there, and this is a problem world wide. Some countries do better than others. Still, there will always be issues and especially when governments are involved with the process. lol –Matt

As China’s wealthy grow in numbers, so do their protectors

Bodyguard services are big hit

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As China’s wealthy grow in numbers, so do their protectors

By Keith B. RichburgSunday, September 19, 2010

BEIJING – Perhaps the most visible sign of the explosion of private wealth in China tries hard not to be visible at all – the private bodyguard.

They work as drivers or nannies, or blend into a businessman’s coterie looking like a secretary, a briefcase carrier or a toady. Unlike bodyguards in the United States, they are generally not tall and imposing; in fact, many are women, on the theory that females in the retinue attract less attention.

And also unlike in the United States, they are never armed, since private citizens in China are largely prohibited from owning firearms. Rather, Chinese bodyguards are martial arts experts, trained to disarm or subdue an attacker with a few quick thrusts, jabs and hand chops.

“In China, we don’t need people who know guns,” said Michael Zhe, president of Beijing VSS Security Consulting Ltd, which started in 2002 and counts itself as the country’s oldest private security firm. “Bodyguards can use one or two blows to stop an attacker.”

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Training: Detail Leader’s Course–International Training Group

Filed under: Leadership,Training — Tags: detail leaders course, Executive Protection, international training group, Jobs, Leadership, security contracting, Steele Foundation, Training — Matt @ 1:50 AM

All I can say is that ITG provides a quality course of instruction, and this particular course should be outstanding.( I have not attended this course for the record) This is the kind of stuff that I have continued to harp on ever since I started this blog, and it is really cool to finally see some courses like this pop up. Good leadership requires a mastery of the basics, and a dedication to continuous improvement. A course like this will give you some solid cement for a foundation in security contracting and executive protection leadership.

I am also giving a big Feral Jundi thumbs up to the International Training Group, and I can’t recommend their Executive Protection course enough. It is a course that has paid for itself in more ways that one over the years, and it has been an excellent foundation to my career as a security contractor. Follow the links below to apply, and give them a call to learn more. –Matt

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ITG

The Detail Leader’s Course

Professional Executive Protection Leadership Training

Duration: 40 Hours

Toll Free: +1.866.904.4484

Next Course:

Detail Leader’s Course 8/30/2010

Los Angeles

Course Schedule & Pricing

COURSE PREREQUISITES: The Detail Leader’s Course is designed to provide executive and dignitary protection professionals with the communications and management skills necessary for advancement within their field of endeavor and the knowledge necessary to successfully assume and excel in leadership positions within any protective services organization. It is about communication, planning, organizing and reporting of information, and developing personal leadership skills. This is NOT a basic training program. Students will be expected to understand protective methodology and be familiar with industry vernacular prior to attendance. The ITG® Executive Protection Agent’s Training Course and/or other similar training from a credible government agency or private sector training program will be considered prerequisites for this course.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT: All prospective candidates must bring a fully functioning laptop computer with Microsoft® Office software programs Word, Excel, and Power Point® installed. A drawing program of some sort is also required (the instructional staff will be utilizing Microsoft’s Visio®) to illustrate methodology during this training course. The 2007 versions of these programs will be used during the course. Personal Computers, not Macintosh computers are used by the instructors. Students may attend with MAC computers and/or earlier versions or other programs of relevant software but should be aware that they will be responsible for extrapolating the instruction and software commands to their particular software requirements. MAC users should insure that they are using the Intel® driven systems versus the older Motorola chip configurations and have the latest operating system updates. A computer mouse, mouse pad, and portable printer are highly recommended but not required.

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Executive Protection: Entourage Vs. The ‘Real Deal’, By Aegis PI

Filed under: Estate Security,Executive Protection,Industry Talk — Tags: Aegis PI, celebrity, Executive Protection, Industry Talk, Job Tips, private security company, security contracting — Matt @ 10:22 PM

This is a treat. With permission from the guys at Aegis PI, I wanted to post this excellent article on some EP stuff. Specifically, the difference between a professional close protection specialist versus the typical ‘entourage’ body guards that celebrities sometimes use.

Hell, you could apply the same example to these leaders of small countries that tend to use their family or friends (entourage) as body guards, as opposed to using professionals. And in both cases, when you need serious dependable protection or guidance for avoiding any embarrassments, the optimum choice will always be the professional. –Matt

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Entourage vs the “real deal”

By Aegis PI

July 22nd, 2010

Just what is the real deal? We will get to that in a bit. What exactly are we talking about here?

That’s simple…

Celebrity Protection.

Not just any Celeb, but one segment specifically, Rappers.

Dear _________, (insert your favorite artist here)

The media and the music industry are filled with story after story of this Hip-Hop artist or that Rapper getting into some sort of trouble because their so called “security” made things worse instead of better. Lets be clear here. They aren’t security at all. They are your boys. Hangers on. The entourage.

They have no formal training in personal security. They think an advance is what happens before pay day. More often then not they are drinking and partying with you. Their felony convictions keep them from legally carrying firearms.

Just because they grew up with you doesn’t mean they are the best person for the job. Yes, your homies loyalty and trust is unshakable. Yes they will do anything for you but is that a good thing? Think about it, how safe are you when your so called ‘bodyguards’ are matching you shot for shot?

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Jobs: Security Officer (Protection) FS-5, Cambodia

Filed under: Cambodia,Executive Protection,Jobs — Tags: Cambodia, Executive Protection, Jobs, Khmer Rouge Trials, phnom-penh, security contractor, United Nations — Matt @ 10:45 PM

This is a first. I have yet to post any jobs for EP work in Cambodia, and this seems like a good one for anyone interested in working in this country. I am not the recruiter or POC and follow the links below if you would like to apply. Good luck. –Matt

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Security Officer (Protection), FS-5

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 Jul 2010

DATE OF ISSUANCE: 08 Jul 2010

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Economic and Social Affairs

DUTY STATION: Phnom-Penh

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-SEC DESA-424504-S-PHNOM-PENH

The initial appointment is limited for a duration of one year only. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Appointment is limited to the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT).

Remuneration

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