Pathfinder Security Services
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| Type | private security |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil Services |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder(s) | Charles G. Clifton |
| Headquarters | Riverton, Wyoming, USA |
| Area served | Wyoming, Colorado, International |
| Owner(s) | Pathfinder Tactical, Inc |
| Website | Pathfinder-Security.com |
Pathfinder Security Consulting (PSC) is a Wyoming based private security firm. Their website states that the firm specializes in oil/gas industry, mining and other Critical infrastructure security and protection as well as those in ‘any difficult and challenging situation or environment’.
Background
Wyoming Secretary of State records show that Pathfinder Security Services’ parent company, Pathfinder Tactical, Inc. was formed, originally, as an Agricultural and Holding Company in Dubois, Wyoming in 2002. The original company, Wind River Agricultural and Holding Inc formally changed its name to Pathfinder Tactical, Inc. The Pathfinder website now lists the firm's name as Pathfinder Security Consulting.
Pathfinder lists offices in Riverton, Wyoming, Grand Junction, Colorado and Waverly, Ohio.
Company appears to hold Foreign Corporation status in Ohio, Nevada and Colorado.
Founder
According to the Pinedale Roughneck, Charles Clifton, Pathfinder Security Services Director, has a military and energy drilling background including on an offshore oil rig with Transocean Sedco Forex; although few details are available regarding this.
Mr. Clifton is a former member of the US Navy, a former Blackwater USA contractor, and has worked for other undisclosed companies and individuals.
Operations
Sources state the Pathfinder Security Services offers a wide verity of security and related services including; armed and unarmed security guards, remote area patrol services, access control and CCTV systems, on-site emergency medical services and other related services i.e. investigations and consultations.
Staff
They employ primarily former military personnel. Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan war make up the majority of this staff and paid at the same rate as the area’s oil and gas industries; at rate close to 100% higher than typical security guards in the area.
Clients
Clients include:
- Major international mining and minerals exploration corporations
- International oil and gas exploration and production companies
- Oilfield service companies
- Celebrities
- Executives, Estates and mega-Ranches
References
- O'Brien, Annie: "Watching out of oil and gas" Pinedale Roughneck, Sept. 28th 2006
- Holder, Deborah : "Personal Security on a Global Scale" Dougals Budget January 25, 2006
- Casper Wyoming Chamber Commerce Newsletter, March 2007
- Wyoming Secretary of State
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