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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Call To Action: ‘DynCorp International Afghan Operation’ Scam Warning

Filed under: Afghanistan,Call To Action — Tags: afghan operation, Call To Action, DynCorp, Jobs, private military company, scam, security contractor — Matt @ 8:42 PM

Hey folks, get the word out on this one. Do not send a resume to this email address listed below because it is a scam. –Matt

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DynCorp International Afghan Operation Warning

We have become aware of an internet scam using the DynCorp International name, and pretending to offer employment placement with “DynCorp International Afghan Operation” in return for payment to a recruiter. This scam may also involve a request for personal data in connection to a visa application for Afghanistan. The false recruiter contact may use an e-mail of dynrecruiting@dynafghan.com, although other e-mail addresses or organization names may be used as well. Please do not send any money or any personal information to this organization or e-mail address, or to any other request for money to secure employment with DynCorp International or any of its subsidiaries.

DynCorp International has absolutely no connection with this internet scam. No legitimate recruitment effort by DynCorp International will ever include a request for payment from job applicants. Any attempts to request such payments should be reported to DynCorp International, to corporate.security@dyn-intl.com.

Link to alert here.

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Jobs: Security Officer, Saudi Arabia

Filed under: Jobs,Saudi Arabia — Tags: Jobs, military training, private military companies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, security contractor, security officer, Vinnell Arabia — Matt @ 3:13 PM

I just stumbled upon this one at their career page, and I thought this would be a good one for guys that are looking for something a little more chilled out than the war zone work. Plus it is still overseas work, and will count for your Foreign Earned Income taxes. That is if you are trying to stay overseas for the 330 days or not.

If you wanted to network with the rest of Vinnell Arabia’s folks for other positions, this might be a good way to do that to. The facility is probably state of the art as well, considering how long this contract has been around, and the amount of money Saudi Arabia has spent on this.

I am not the POC or recruiter for this, and just follow the links provided in order to apply. I am not an employee either, so there is no chance for me to take part in the referral program. This is me just passing the info around. If anyone has information about this gig, feel free to talk in the comments section. Good luck. –Matt

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Title: Security Officer

Category: MILITARY TRAINING

Location: RIYADH / SAUDI ARABIA

Sector: TECHNICAL SERVICES

Posting ID: 348/1034-003

Description:Ensures that all passive and active measures are functioning properly and are providing the appropriate level of protection to the ROC compound. Ensures that all personnel security assets are performing up to standard and that their efforts are completely integrated. Maintains continuous communication with the ROC Security Operation Center (SOC) and all operational security elements at the ROC compound. Provides and receives security reports. Ensures vendors, vehicles and visitors are screened properly to allow access to the compound if authorized.

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Cool Stuff: Author And Contractor Rob Krott Has A Blog

Filed under: Books,Cool Stuff,Industry Talk — Tags: Balkans, blogging, Books, Death Valley Magazine, private military companies, Rob Krott, security contractor, Somalia — Matt @ 11:15 AM

Here is another blog to put up on your RSS reader folks, and I look forward to future posts from Rob about all things contracting, or whatever interests him. It’s just cool he is blogging, and I hope to see others follow his lead.

I also posted his book awhile back and I am sure he has sold a few since then. It’s a cool book and goes into some of his interesting contracting history, before security contracting blew up during these current wars. Places like Balkans or Somalia, and you can read a little more about his book at his new website/blog. He also did a podcast with Jake Allen awhile back, and you can check that out here.

Finally, James who is the designer and creator behind such projects as Death Valley Magazine, is responsible for putting together this website for Rob. So if you are interested in getting your own blog started, and want to enter into the ring of new media, then there is one resource for you to tap into. I am sure James will pop up and provide some info about what he can do for you. –Matt

Rob Krott’s blog and website here.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Cool Stuff: William F Cody Medal Of Honor Headstone, Colorado

Filed under: Colorado,Cool Stuff,History — Tags: civilian scout, Colorado, contractor, History, indian wars, Medal of Honor, private military companies, security contractor, William Cody — Matt @ 12:52 PM

I found this at the Home of Heroes website, which lists all the states who have graves of Medal of Honor recipients. Low and behold, the famous civilian scout William Cody rests in Golden, Colorado. Pretty cool, and something to check out for you contractors and history buffs that live in Colorado or just passing through. –Matt

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William Cody

Born: February 16, 1846 at Scott County, IA

Entered Service in the US Army from Fort McPherson, NE

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Indian Campaigns For heroism April 26, 1872 at Loupe Fork of Platte River, NE

Died: January 10, 1917 at the age of 70

In the spring of 1872 a small party of Indians made a dash on McPherson station, about five miles from the fort, killing two or three men and running off quite a large number of horses. Civilian Scout William Cody guided a cavalry detachment in seeking out the responsible party, and upon finding their camp near the Loupe Fork of the Platte River, scouted the emplacement with six soldiers. After finding a small enemy patrol, concerned that they might escape, Cody led the six soldiers in an immediate attack though he was outnumbered two-to-one. The soldiers killed six of the thirteen Indians, the sound of the battle drawing a relief force of cavalry that then put the remainder to flight. For this action which resulted in the destruction of a dangerous party of hostile raiders, William Cody and three soldiers who fought with him in the battle were awarded Medals of Honor for “Gallantry in action.” The three cavalrymen cited were: Sergeant John Foley, Private William Strayer, and First Sergeant Leroy Vokes.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Jobs: International Police Advisor, Haiti

Filed under: Haiti,Jobs,Law Enforcement — Tags: DynCorp, Haiti, police advisor, private military company, security contractor — Matt @ 11:39 AM

Excellent news for those former police officers out there that qualify. I am not the POC or recruiter, and please go through the links provided to apply. Warning though, this is DynCorp, and their recruitment customer service tends to be kind of slow or disjointed. So roll with it guys and gals. Good luck. –Matt

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International Police Advisor – Haiti Emergency Relief

Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Job ID: HAITIRELIEF-28

Status (definition): Vacant

Position Type: Contract

Category: International Police Officer

Contract length: Security Clearance:

Description

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.

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