Rik Rooney

Rik Rooney

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    L3 Close Protection Officer ▶ L4 Operations & Advanced Surveillance Officer ▶ FPOSI ▶ Hostile Environments

  • Education

    • Paradigm Security Solutions

      2019 - 2019
      Level 3 Close Protection Operative & Level 4 Advanced Surveillance Operative Security & Surveillance Pass
    • Hall Garth Secondary School

      1995 - 1999
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Local Mobile Electrician

      Feb 2017 - Nov 2018
      Managing Director
    • 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.

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SIA License

      SIA
      Mar 2019
    • IQ Level 3 Certificate For Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry

      Ofqual
      Mar 2019
    • Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace LEVEL 3

      Ofqual
      Feb 2019
    • Planning, Preparing & Supporting a Close Protection Operation LEVEL 3

      Ofqual
      Mar 2019
    • Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry LEVEL 2

      Ofqual
      Mar 2019
    • Emergency First Aid in the Workplace LEVEL 3

      Ofqual
      Feb 2019
    • Intelligence Operations and Advanced Surveillance LEVEL 4

      Ofqual
      Feb 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rik Rooney
      SIA License SIA Mar 2019 SIA License holder until 29/03/2022