Immediate Requirement for Security Specialist in Iraq

[godfather]

C4i is seeking up to 25 qualified security specialist for site and mobile security in southern Iraq. Must be former military with combat arms MOS. Must be able to deploy immediately. Due to the short time frame a current CAC card is a must as there is no time to go to CRC. Send resume's to Resume@c4iservices.com. This is captured business, in other words we have the contract. We are not collecting resumes to try and will a contract. C4i is a veteran owned business. We will discuss pay and job descriptions individually. Thanks

[Wes]

This might be a stupid question but Google failed me.
What is a CAT card?

I won't waste anyone's time by sending in a resume before I know what it is.

Thanks,
Wes

[godfather]

I couldn't tell you what it stands for (I'm also sure those are not the letters, but that's how it sounds) but its an ID card.

[(1VB)compforce]

CAC? Common Access Card? That the one you're talking about?

[Wes]

As in current mil ID with the chip in it?

[godfather]

there you go, cac card :)

[Silverbullet]

As in current mil ID with the chip in it?

Wes,
No. It's a card you get issued that allows you access to areas as well as be armed etc...

If you don't know what it is or haven't worked private sector in Iraq, you probably don't have one. Sorry.

[Stupify]

Once again, I'm a dollar short. Don't have a CAC.

[Wes]

Alright, thanks for the heads up.

[The Lone Gunman]

All;

As I am in need of a Job, I have worked the private sector in Iraq and I have a CAC card hawever, it just expired. All other documents are G2G. Will I still need to to to CRC and get revetted or can the company that potentialy will hire me, fill out the DD form 1172 and I take to my nearest Mil base and get my card renewed as long as said Base has the RAPIDS ID system? Any advice will surely help.

[mrperfect25]

with the rapid rate that these people need IC"s.... They want someone here or that has been here, If your asking about a CAC card then, they know your outta the question and are not needed. To get one you have to Pull teeth around here or be on contract to have one... This is a perk for IC's... Also a way for C4i to cut corners..... with my experience with DynCorp and now with BW... BW is the way to go, if u wanna go at all... TRUST ME and the many others here.......

Semper Fi.............

[BackInTheDay]

mrperfect and all, let's be clear. C4i is not looking for "a way to cut corners".

I am sure you did not mean that the way it reads.

Our company is not Blackwater, don't want to be Blackwater and never will be BW. We specialize in boutique contracts that are too small for the big boys or have unique requirements that they cannot fill.

godfather's request for current CAC cards is driven by the client. They want us to have guys on site in 14 days or less. You guys that have been through CRC know that it's taking 30 days to get that done.

Wes and others that have not been, we will be looking for three categories of personnel for this contract: 1. Current card 2. Card expired 3. Never had a card. Each of these scenarios has a different lead time to get guys on site, so you can submit your resume, but understand that you fall into category three.

And finally if everyone worked only for BW or Dyn, then you would be passing on thousands of other great jobs out there, so don't be too closed-minded.

As for who we are, we are a family of veteran owned companies that specialize in empolying vets. We have a tech company, a logisitics company and of course C4i. There are at least three-mods on this board that have worked with or for us in the past. And there are another 20 that have "seen the elephant" with godfather and our other leaders.

You won't hear us blow our own horn (too often)..we are just some guys trying to do a great job for our clients. But do know this, taking care of the men supercedes ANY profit goals.

thanks

[Silverbullet]

. BW is the way to go, if u wanna go at all... TRUST ME and the many others here.......Semper Fi.............

BW is "A" way to go, but not the only way to go.

Many companies are doing a fine job and they aren't named BW.

[norts]

Ill second that. BW has some good contracts to be sure but mrperfect, you named the two companies with the highest casualties as the only way to go and while the sheer size of both companies mean they are more likely to be engaged more often, it is still a consideration for many.

Depending on if you want an easy gig, a low vis gig, a chance to make up for little deployments in the military or a high leave/work ratio there is any number of companies that might suit you better than some.

The simple fact is no matter what company you want to work for, having a current CAC card (or mnfi for non-us guys) is a big benefit at the moment, particularly for the short notice deals, which many are.

[SOTB]

What an amazing point of view that ANY company -- let alone BW -- is the ONLY way to go.

No, thats not right. Its not an "amazing" point of view, but a fairly blind point of view. Here's to hoping that your judgement and eyesight are better than what you post....

[frank B]

The simple fact is no matter what company you want to work for, having a current CAC card (or mnfi for non-us guys) is a big benefit at the moment, particularly for the short notice deals, which many are.
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How can I apply for one of these cards? please remember I´m non - us.

Frank

[Argyll 50]

Do you take on Brits?
CAC cards expired by how long?

[RickyRecon]

I thought you could process Ft Belvoir (sp?) in 24 hours?

[godfather]

Time at CRC is not the issue, it the waiting list to get into CRC that is.....

[SOTB]

I thought you could process Ft Belvoir (sp?) in 24 hours?IF your contract is already on-file at the post where you wish to get your CAC card -- and IF your company has already sent people through there in the past (recent past being more helpful than distant past), sure, you can get CAC cards in a couple of hours time. We've done it on more than one occasion -- my own CAC card included.

At the same time, my company attempted to have an employee get a CAC card at a post near his hired home of residence and they were NOT familiar with us. WHAT A HASSLE.

Add onto that the commonly heard theme that CAC cards will NOT be issued any longer in Iraq (this "rumor" comes and goes, but I "think" it is more truthful than BS), and you can see where having a CAC card in-hand before deploying could be useful....

[RickyRecon]

Ah, understood!

[The Lone Gunman]

I just got off the phone with a person at the ID Card section at a base near my home and was told as long as I had a contract number and some other information, I could get my card... what a relief. so hopefully If I get on this gig, I can get this squared away

[Argyll 50]

Don't you need an authorisation signature?
I was going to try and get mine renewed at the US Embassy in London,but my company told me not to bother,as CAC's were no longer going to be issued to contractors,but the new MNF badge,with a coloured stripe was the new thing,that along with an MOI issued weapons card.

[079E/R]

Common Access Cards will still be issued to U.S citizens, TCN's will be issued with the MNFI card (possibly the final version of it - it was first introduced late '04 and has seen two newer versions). The MNFI card will still afford the holder the same privledges as the CAC does, right down to gym/MWR (and of course medical), although it is dependant on the contract you are working under. Most TCN contractors will be issued with the MNFI card with a brown stripe, however depending on your position and security clearance you might be lucky enough to get a card with a blue stripe which will grant you more privledges.

Bottom line is, if you can get one at the moment (CAC), or your old one renewed you are a lucky man (TCN's), and of course it makes any guy more attractive to any potential hirer as it means you can be utilised on the ground in the shortest time-frame possible, without having to wait for days, possibly weeks for the paperwork to be processed.

[Silverbullet]

My advice to all is if you are interested in this job and have the experience to work this type of gig, apply.

Let the company sort out where you fall on the employment list.

Don't make yourself a non-select by not applying.

This only goes for those with verified experience. Don't waste GF's time if you have no creds.

[Wes]

Wes and others that have not been, we will be looking for three categories of personnel for this contract: 1. Current card 2. Card expired 3. Never had a card. Each of these scenarios has a different lead time to get guys on site, so you can submit your resume, but understand that you fall into category three.

Thank you for the response. I made it clear in my e-mail to them that I had a current Mil ID/CAC card and not a DoD Contractor CAC card.

Again thanks a lot for the info and the suggestion to send in the resume anyway.

[one9delta]

Well, I'm retiring 28Feb with a final out date of 07Feb. I wonder if the ID card folks could issue me a CAC instead of a retirement ID card? Oh yeah, I got a combat arms MOS too. Hey, Gotta' work somewhere...and I really got to get the Panhead running! Guess I better get to crackin' and shit the bucks for the "fast" passport.:D

[Recon by Fire]

Godfather, I will shoot you a resume. I can leave my contract with BW anytime between now and March 1. I had a current CAC card good through 4/2006 but already turned it in at CRC. I've been through CRC within the last year also. Been considering "what next" after this contract, LMK.

[godfather]

First of all let me thank everyone for the emails and resumes. We anticipate making offers at the end of this week or beginning of next week. Everyone should have been contacted that sent a resume, if this is not the case let me know, and I will make sure you are in our files. At this time we have more than enough qualified applicants, so please no more. Thanks again

[one9delta]

Well ain't that the shits, That seems to be my life story...A day late and a dollar short...Plus a ton of paperwork that needs to BE DONE like yesterday!

[Argyll 50]

I never heard back,no aknowledgement of reciept either?

[godfather]

PM's please guys. Thanks

[Argyll 50]

Thanks mate

[Silverbullet]

I'm going to lock since Godfather has closed out the job.

I'll open it again if he needs to post some more relevent gouge.

Good luck to all.