Paul Watson GCGI ISIO(M)

Experience

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  British Army

  May 1982 - Jun 2006

  Training Officer

  SENIOR TRAINING INSTRUCTORPrepares lectures, teaching lessons and demonstrations in accordance with objective training criteria.Devise, produce and employ manual and electronic teaching aids.Instructs in vocational skills.Instructs in theoretical aspects of equipment operation.Uses the principles and techniques of good instruction.Objectively evaluates trainee performance.Tests trainees using supplied testing criteria and compiling course reports.INTELLIGENCE OFFICEROperational Intelligence: Processing, analysing and reporting on information.Counter Intelligence: identification and protection against subversive intelligence.Protective security: Implementation of physical and personal defensive measures.Liaison with governmental/military authorities to disseminate intelligence information.SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGERAdministration of all aspects of training, welfare and career planning of 100+ personnel.Implementation of policy for the security of personnel, equipment, stores and buildings.Allocation of human and mechanical resources in consultation with heads of departments.Maintenance and serviceability of a fleet of 50 vehicles of various types.Maintenance of professional standards and strict codes of practice.Ensuring higher management policies on discipline, welfare and morale are implemented and complied with.Co-ordinating of office administration.Report writing, staff appraisals and recommendations for promotion.Organised daily routine and task allocation in consultation with line managers. Show less

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  Home Office

  Sept 2006 - May 2009

  Senior Executive Officer:- IPS, Yorkshire & Humber

  Passport Validation Service:-There are many examples of where PVS has intercepted serious fraud or prevented illegal immigration and trafficking - and it works for banks, UKBA, the FCO and many more.Passport Validation Service (PVS) - used where UK passports are presented as proof of identityIPS' Passport Validation Service (PVS) began in 2006 to support the business community in preventing fraud. PVS is now widely used. Financial services organisations and Government departments have benefited significantly from PVS. The service has prevented many fraudulent transactions since its inception and the saving to business has been millions of pounds. It is now a business-critical tool for any organisation where UK passports are presented as proof of identity.In 2007, 290,996 UK passports were reported stolen. The cost to business in fraudulent passports being used as proof of identity has risen to more than £1bn. In its commitment to supporting UK business, IPS introduced the Passport Validation Service (PVS). Following the successful pilot, financial services organisations began using PVS on a continuous basis. PVS confirms the validity of UK passports presented as proof of identity. Show less

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  UK Government's Stabilisation Unit

  May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Team Leader (SEO)

  The Stabilisation Unit is the Government’s centre of expertise and best practice in stabilisation, and home of the Civilian Stabilisation Group (CSG). The Unit was set up to respond to the complex challenges of fragile and conflict-afflicted states, and works with countries to enhance their capacity for self-governance. The Unit reports to the Ministry of Defence, Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development, and includes staff from each parent Department.SU Mission:-◦To co-ordinate and support cross-government stabilisation planning and execution◦To ensure the rapid and integrated delivery of targeted expertise in a cross-government approach◦To lead on stabilisation lesson-learning and assist with implementation Show less

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  Priority 1

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  Training Development & Project Manager

  Priority ONE provides training and information for journalists, NGOs and charities about the hazards they might face when involved in working in a conflict zone or a major disaster or emergency.Priority ONE is a not-for-profit organisation, approved by the UK's industry body the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.We provide low-cost or free training to journalists in the UK and abroad - and for charities and NGOs.We are supported by leading organisations in the sector who recognise the value of the safety training we provide. Show less

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  Parsons Corporation

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2016

  Security Consultant/Trainer

  Senior Security Manager/Trainer of a 38km/sq site with multiple entry/exit points and exclusive VIP Visitors Center. Responsible for effectively implementing all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the site safety and security for 800 Security Personnel and over 10,000 Contractors. Responsible for oversight of all security operations in support of staff and activities. Supervision, physical security, security related personnel escort duties and traffic control as well as general security and fire safety surveillance. Deliver specialist physical security training to Private Security Firm Personnel.Responsible for the overall Emergency Response protocol. Undertake audits of security contractor and consultant management systems. Oversight of all Construction Package's Security Management. Devise, produce and employ manual and electronic teaching aids. Instructs in theoretical aspects of all equipment operation. Uses the principles and techniques of good instruction. Objectively evaluates trainee performance. Prepares lectures, teaching lessons and demonstrations in accordance with objective training criteria. Devise, produce and employ manual and electronic teaching aids. Instructs in vocational skills. Instructs in theoretical aspects of equipment operation. Uses the principles and techniques of good instruction. Objectively evaluates trainee performance. Tests trainees using supplied testing criteria and compiling course reports. Show less

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  WSP in the Middle East

  Sept 2016 - now

  Project Security Specialist/Trainer/Void Specialist

  Directs the day-to-day Security Operations and provides strategic direction and long term planning and training for the Logistics and Security Department to ensure the provision of effective and cost effective security operations for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy FIFA WC 2022.Implementation of policy for the security of personnel, equipment, stores and buildings.Responsible for the Security 'Void Management' program during Stadium build:-Maintain a record of all inaccessible voids present on site and retain electronic copies of all void inspection and certification documentation in accordance with the Void identification and Certification ProcedureAllocation of human and mechanical resources in consultation with heads of departments.Conduct periodic security audits as required. Lead investigator for Incident/Accident investigations.Prepares lectures, teaching lessons and demonstrations in accordance with objective training criteria.Devise, produce and employ manual and electronic teaching aids.Instructs in vocational skills.Instructs in theoretical aspects of equipment operation.Uses the principles and techniques of good instruction.Objectively evaluates trainee performance.Tests trainees using supplied testing criteria and compiling course reports. Show less