Where can I find PMC (Mercenary) jobs?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:36:19 -0400

I'm in airborne infantry right now and about to move out from the Army, and want to find mercenary(PMC) jobs, but I have no ideas where can I find those jobs, so does anyone know where can I find those jobs? If you know the any websites or companies, please tell me. Also if you guys know how to apply or know the method how, please give me a way. My last question is do they also hire airborne infantry people? or do they only hire people who were parts of special operations teams? I tried to find through google, but I couldn't find any companies or websites to apply,so please help me out people.

Response by LTC Mark Beattie made Oct 7 at 2019 11:45 AM

LTC Mark Beattie — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:45:00 -0400

I did a quick search online and this came up. https://silentprofessionals.org/job_category/mercenary-jobs/

Mercenary Jobs | Private Security Jobs - Silent Professionals

This job board is specifically for military and law enforcement veterans with prior experience looking for mercenary jobs. New jobs are posted when available.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Oct 7 at 2019 11:54 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:54:09 -0400

Just remember, money isn't everything especially if the company dumps you on a street corner somewhere with ongoing job related medical issues. Read how the medical benefits work and understand what is covered and what is not covered. A lot of times high pay is used to mask other short commings.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 7 at 2019 1:16 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:16:55 -0400

Mercenaries are illegal in accordance with international law and treaty. PMCs are legitimate contractors. Big distinction.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 7 at 2019 1:56 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:56:16 -0400

I'd cool your jets and take care of any VA disability issues first and maybe enroll in College under the GI bill and learn a skill. Then enter PMC. My friend taught police skills in the Afgan... but he had the education and learned the language. Other friends rejected..

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2019 5:59 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:59:47 -0400

Mercenary jobs? Try the classified ads in Soldier of Fortune Magazine, maybe Rhodesia will flare up again...
Seriously though, if you are looking for a PMC contract with just E4 experience in 11B and no TS clearance, then you are looking at static or site security contracts (gate guard).
That kind of job in Iraq today pays $42K for 315 total days deployed, two 25 day block leaves, all travel, chow and billeting paid for. For that kind of money, you might as well do that kind of job CONUS and live at home.
The bigger money ($150K and up) goes to those contracts that require years of SOF experience with multiple deployments and specialty courses.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Oct 8 at 2019 12:51 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:51:05 -0400

Yeah and I would second the notion that there is more open to you as ex-Infantry with a college degree than going for the fast money as well. I did pretty well myself after college, my first job was supporting the Senior Executives at General Motors. Don't listen to the naysayers that say Infantry can never get a good paying civilian job after the Army........complete BS that rumor is. After so many years, nobody really cares what your GPA was in college, only that you have a degree is what matters to them. So much heresay and unproven rumor out there that is just not true when you face a transition from the Army back to Civilian.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Oct 8 at 2019 7:16 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:16:44 -0400

Security Contractor jobs, look on USA Jobs. However most PSC are looking for candidates with clearances at the least, "Secret." There are no merc jobs, quit reading Soldier of Fortune mags. However, the next best thing is the Legion. you will learn French and get to soldier on a rock in now where land. No DFAC, PX or MWR. Big time bragging right after 4 or more years.

Response by SP5 Joseph Ascanio made Oct 11 at 2019 6:41 AM

SP5 Joseph Ascanio — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:41:31 -0400

Go on line type in what you want and everything is right there. I found 1000;s of jobs overseas making tax free money.