Rik Rooney

Experience

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  British Army

  Mar 2001 - Nov 2005

  Royal Engineer

  I was in the core of the Royal Engineers, based at 35 Engineer Regiment, in Paderbourne, Germany. I did tour in Iraq. Deployed to Canada, Poland. I did my signals course and combat engineering courses.

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  OK! Magazine

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2006

  Close Protection Officer

  I was a CP Officer at the celebrity wedding of Chantelle Houghton and Samuel Preston, as well as the wedding of Hannah Waterman to Ricky Groves, having completed full Close Protection Officer training.

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  Transocean

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Electrician

  I was a maintenance electrician on the SEDCO Energy. Working out of Ghana, Congo. I gained vast experience working on drilling drives, PRS systems, top drive, diagnostics and working on generators, as well as many other systems within my role.

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  Local Mobile Electrician

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

  Managing Director
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  Midland Wedding Show

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Events Security Director

  Head of event security operations. I was in charge of risk assessments and customer services, whilst maintaining a high level of security at the venue as well as the personnel at the event. Crowd management was also required at this event, as well as overseeing CCTV footage.

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  Virtue Security Solutions

  Sept 2018 - now

  Myself and all our operatives have completed Level 4 Surveillance training and/or Level 3 Close Protection training. The majority of personnel are ex-military with a min. of 5 years service; and have done operational tours of Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and other hostile environments. Our operatives are able to do work within the surveillance and close protection sector. Many also have FPOSI qualifications or a minimum of First Aid at work. All training completed to the highest standards with Paradigm Security Solutions (Rob Paxman, Jonnie Telford). Show less

  • Proprietor

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Proprietor

    Sept 2018 - now
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  PARADIGM SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

  Security Officer

  Short term contract protecting high-value assets (artwork & sculptures) at an event. Ensuring VIPs were looked after as well as ensuring safe passage from cars to the event venue doors.

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  Ubiquitous Risk Solutions

  May 2019 - May 2019

  Close Protection Officer & Event Security

  Short term contract serving as an Event & VIP Security Officer. Whilst in this role I had to conduct person & belongings searches, as well as protect VIP entertainment guests on stage. Routine patrols of the event were also part of this job role.

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  CENTURION GUARDS LTD

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  RST

  Short term RST contract protecting a civilian from an immediate threat in her own home. This work involved 24/7 patrols and detailed security plans and checkpoint systems to ensure that the target was safe.

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  The Football Association

  May 2019 - May 2019

  Close Protection Officer

  Short term night shift contract protecting high profile and high net worth professional sports people, whilst on deployment in the UK. I had to ensure that no unauthorised people enter areas close to the targets. An awareness of identified and unidentified persons trying to get close to the targets and ensuring that they aren’t successful.

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  Athena Intelligence

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Asset Protection Specialist

  Overnight securing, protection and monitoring of high value cargo for a well known online shopping store.

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  Trojan Consultancy

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Asset Protection Specialist

  I am tasked with executing daily briefs for the protection of extremely high value goods and jewellery. Working as part of a team we co-ordinate strict security protocols.