Gondor Town, Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County – Monday, April 7, 2025 – The first phase of the Standard Security Agency’s recruitment training program officially commenced today, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Gondor Town, Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County, Western Liberia.
A press release from the security firm stated that this initial training phase underscores Standard Security Agency’s ongoing commitment to operational readiness in the region.
One hundred and sixty-six (166) security recruits, carefully selected from various communities within Gola Konneh District, with a significant representation from Larr Clan, have begun the intensive security training exercise.
The comprehensive program is designed to equip the recruits with the necessary physical and mental fortitude to effectively manage security responsibilities within Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County, and potentially other areas across Liberia.
The release quoted an official of Standard Security Agency and the Town Chief of Gondor Town, Mr. Cole Sherman, who jointly affirmed that the security training is scheduled to span three weeks, commencing on Monday, April 7th.
Mr. Sherman expressed his satisfaction with the strong turnout and the evident enthusiasm displayed by the recruits. He described the opening day as a promising start to the agency’s operational presence in the district.
In the release, Chief Sherman further emphasized the paramount importance of the firm’s establishment and operations within Gola Konneh District for the creation of much-needed job opportunities for the local population and beyond.
“Our objective extends beyond just providing security,” Mr. Sherman highlighted, “it is also about fostering the skills and discipline within these security recruits so they can make meaningful contributions to their county, the Western region, and Liberia as a whole.”
“This initiative represents one of the many avenues through which Standard Security Agency aims to actively address the issue of unemployment,” Mr. Sherman added.
The training program is being overseen by an Inspector from the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of the Liberia National Police, who is stationed in Grand Cape Mount County.
Mr. Sherman noted that this collaborative partnership will ensure that the security recruits receive training under stringent professional standards, adequately preparing them for future deployment.
“In our district, Gola Konneh, and other parts of the country, many of our citizens have long yearned for such employment opportunities to secure their livelihoods and pave the way for a better and brighter future,” Mr. Sherman stated in the release.
Community leaders and other residents have voiced their profound joy regarding this latest development aimed at generating employment prospects. They described it as a timely intervention that offers a beacon of hope to individuals eager to work and provide for themselves and their families.
The second phase of the training program is anticipated to be announced following the successful completion and thorough evaluation of the current exercise.
Chief Sherman specifically urged women, particularly younger women from the benefiting communities, to seize this opportunity by increasing their participation in the recruitment process. He underscored that Standard Security Agency is a fully Liberian-owned enterprise committed to upholding gender equality within its ranks.
Furthermore, numerous stakeholders, including local chiefs and ordinary citizens, have echoed this sentiment, calling on females to embrace what they consider a significant opportunity for potential employment, emphasizing their strong belief in the vital role of women’s full participation in the security sector.
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