> It is interesting that they’re hiring based on job boards.

I remember reading how even cartels hire people through normal job listings. IIRC, there was some sordid article regarding this, where the cartels will list out jobs for "security" jobs, think regular security guard work, event security detailing, etc.

They'd then drive out the candidates to some remote and closed-off training site, push them hard, and just kill anyone that didn't make the cut.