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The91Bravo · 08-30-2008, 11:40 PM

Got this email from a friend at Blackwater Worldwide, (formerly BlackwaterUSA) they are looking for sworn LEOs and armed security from selected states to possibly deploy.

If interested, let them know

This is the email in it's entirety:

Security for Hurricane Gustav
Blackwater is compiling a list of qualified security personnel for possible deployment into areas affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Applicants must meet all items listed under the respective Officer posting and be US citizens. Contract length is TBD.
Law Enforcement Officers (all criteria must apply)

1. Current sworn [may be full time, part time or reserve]

2. With arrest powers

3. Armed status (must indicate Armed and/or Semi Auto. Revolver only not accepted)
expiration must be greater than 60 days out

4. Departmental credentials (not just a badge)

Armed Security Officers (all criteria must apply)
Only from the following states: OR, WA, CA, NV, NM, AZ, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, IL, OK

1. Current/active/licensed/registered armed security officer

2. All training verification [unarmed and armed certificates of completion]

3. Current state issued face card indicting armed status [expiration must be greater than 60 days out]

Applicants will be required to provide an electronic copy of the above required credentials/documents, recent photo within
the last six months with response to this AD prior to consideration for deployment.
Personnel who meet the above qualifications and are interested, please send resumes and files to: 25505@blackwaterusa2.hrmdirect.com

**afmo** · 08-30-2008, 11:55 PM

oh goody, all we need is more mercs running amok....

**Rustynuts** · 08-31-2008, 05:06 AM

Hopefully they're not being hired to confiscate weapons this time!

The91Bravo · 08-31-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afmo

oh goody, all we need is more mercs running amok....

They acted professionally and within the law during the Katrina aftermath. They secured establishments they were paid to. As would anyone else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

Hopefully they're not being hired to confiscate weapons this time!

The civil authority confiscated the citizen's weps... not BW

03RangerXLT · 08-31-2008, 12:35 PM

If it is just what they are asking for, a security gig, sounds like a great lucrative oppurtunity. Hell, I qualify for it. But would I have a job to come back too? Probably not. LOL

jeepinbanditrider · 08-31-2008, 03:57 PM

I'd do it if I had the leave on the books or if I was a cop had the time off on the books to do so. They pay very good.

And as stated above BW did not confiscate weapons after Katrina they protected the properties they were paid to protect. The Local authorities and national guard were the ones taking weapons.

03RangerXLT · 08-31-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

I'd do it if I had the leave on the books or if I was a cop had the time off on the books to do so. They pay very good.

And as stated above BW did not confiscate weapons after Katrina they protected the properties they were paid to protect. The Local authorities and national guard were the ones taking weapons.

I have plenty of leave on the books. But we are so understaffed at my precinct, I would never be approved for the time off.

vafish · 09-02-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

I'd do it if I had the leave on the books or if I was a cop had the time off on the books to do so. They pay very good.

And as stated above BW did not confiscate weapons after Katrina they protected the properties they were paid to protect. The Local authorities and national guard were the ones taking weapons.

Doesn't sound like they are paying that great this time around.

IIRC they are offering $300 per day for 12 hour shifts. That's $25 per hour.

jeepinbanditrider · 09-02-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vafish

Doesn't sound like they are paying that great this time around.

IIRC they are offering $300 per day for 12 hour shifts. That's $25 per hour.

That's a hell of a lot more than I make now LOL

rudy64 · 09-02-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

Hopefully they're not being hired to confiscate weapons this time!

They better not. I don't think gun owners will let them do that again!

08-30-2008, 11:40 PM	#1
The91Bravo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 284	Blackwater Hurricane Gustav Armed Secuity and LEO gig Got this email from a friend at Blackwater Worldwide, (formerly BlackwaterUSA) they are looking for sworn LEOs and armed security from selected states to possibly deploy. If interested, let them know This is the email in it's entirety: Security for Hurricane Gustav Blackwater is compiling a list of qualified security personnel for possible deployment into areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. Applicants must meet all items listed under the respective Officer posting and be US citizens. Contract length is TBD. Law Enforcement Officers (all criteria must apply) 1. Current sworn [may be full time, part time or reserve] 2. With arrest powers 3. Armed status (must indicate Armed and/or Semi Auto. Revolver only not accepted) expiration must be greater than 60 days out 4. Departmental credentials (not just a badge) Armed Security Officers (all criteria must apply) Only from the following states: OR, WA, CA, NV, NM, AZ, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, IL, OK 1. Current/active/licensed/registered armed security officer 2. All training verification [unarmed and armed certificates of completion] 3. Current state issued face card indicting armed status [expiration must be greater than 60 days out] Applicants will be required to provide an electronic copy of the above required credentials/documents, recent photo within the last six months with response to this AD prior to consideration for deployment. Personnel who meet the above qualifications and are interested, please send resumes and files to: 25505@blackwaterusa2.hrmdirect.com
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