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Saturday, April 25, 2009

United Kingdom: Government Proposes Regulation For Private Security Firms

Filed under: Industry Talk,United Kingdom — Tags: contracting, private security companies, United Kingdom — Matt @ 9:16 AM

Government proposes regulation for private security firms

Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:40pm BST

LONDON (Reuters) – The government proposed national and international codes of conduct on Friday to regulate private security contractors, a multi-billion dollar industry that plays a sometimes controversial role in conflict zones.

The system would be self-regulatory and the main sanction facing private security firms that broke the code would be losing government and other business.

Security firms are active in conflict areas like Iraq and Afghanistan, protecting officials, aid workers and journalists. Some have raised controversy, such as U.S. firm Blackwater, five of whose guards are accused of killing 14 unarmed civilians in a 2007 shooting in Baghdad.

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

News: Security Industry Authority Chief Quits

Filed under: News,United Kingdom — Tags: licenses, Security industry authority, United Kingdom — Matt @ 1:03 PM

Boy, interesting news on this and SIA is not that popular with the security contracting community across the pond. (Please see Robin Barratt’s article about his views on the SIA.) Handing out licenses for 6,600 illegal immigrants is somewhat alarming and hopefully new leadership will get a handle on this stuff. –Head Jundi

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Security licence body chief quits

2008/11/06

The chief executive of the government body which licenses bouncers and other security workers has resigned.

Mike Wilson, head of the Security Industry Authority, stepped down after it emerged that some of its own agency staff had not been security cleared.

Home Office minister Alan Campbell said plans were being made to replace Mr Wilson following “some failings”.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Jobs: CP Operators, Afghanistan

Filed under: Afghanistan,Executive Protection,Jobs,United Kingdom — Tags: Afghanistan, Armor Group, Close Protection, Ex-mil Recruitment, job, United Kingdom — Matt @ 10:10 AM

This post came from Ex-mil Recruitment UK, which is an outstanding job source for the guys over there. I guess Armor Group is looking for individuals with SIA licenses only on this one. Plus, in order to apply for this job, you have to sign up with Ex-mil Forces.

To me, it has always been a mystery, on where Armor Group went to advertise jobs. If you go to their website, they do not post jobs, just an HR email. At this site, it looks like AG has been actively using these guys. Good little job board, and happy hunting. -Head Jundi

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ArmorGroup – CP Operators
Location: Afghanistan
Salary: Competetive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Areas: Overseas
Security

Vacancy placed by: ArmorGroup

We are currently recruiting for experienced Close Protection Operators who must be AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.

A valid SIA licence is ESSENTIAL.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and covering letter FAO Zoe Doncaster.

Only applicants who are successful in the first round will be invited to a briefing and one-to-one interview.

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Jobs: Security Co-Ordinator, United Kingdom

Filed under: Jobs,Management Positions,United Kingdom — Tags: Aviation, GE, Jobs, United Kingdom — Matt @ 10:58 AM

Security Co-Ordinator
Business Unit:   GE Infrastructure, Aviation
Function:   Security
Location:   Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Job #:   818114
Posted:   May 14, 2008
Job Description:
Responsibilities

* Comply with MoD requirements as per the Manual of Protective Security

* Comply with GE Security requirements as per all relevant security policies and procedures

* Provide guidance to all Departments on security clearances and recruitment of British and non-British nationals

* Work with the compliance team to ensure that MoD undertakings are not compromised

* Ensure that all site-based employees and workers are security cleared as appropriate to their roles.

* Ensure that MoD and International visits Control Office policies and procedures are complied with.

* Keep up to date with Government and Security issues.

* Administration and clerical activity associated with the above duties.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Jobs: Security and Surveillance Operators, UK

Filed under: Jobs,United Kingdom — Tags: Jobs, security, surveillance, United Kingdom — Matt @ 10:43 AM

This job is primarily for my readers who live in the UK, or for anyone that has an SIA. If you want an SIA license, you have to go through this group, and I have heard that it is a huge pain in the ass. http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home . -Head Jundi

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Security and Surveillance Operators (UK)G4S Risk Management Solutions are seeking security staff for night time work in the Greater London areas of:
Watford
Chelmsford
Nine Elms
Enfield
Maidstone

And the following UK-based areas:
Manchester
Task is to provide vehicle borne overwatch and surveillance for company activities at night.
Ideally should be ex British Armed Forces or Law Enforcement agencies or with a background in the security industry with a valid SIA license.

Must be bright, reliable, responsible and capable of working on their own in a vehicle.

Positions currently available to start work immediately.

Must be able to work 4/5 nights/ days a week (not weekends).

Must possess a valid driving licence and will be subject to criminal record checks.

£100 a night. No expenses for travel or accommodation, therefore should ideally live close to the area of work.

Contact Robert Blenkinsop on 0207 930 3744.
Apply Online

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