Close protection officer
Resume:
Heico Coetzer
Security Professional
Profile
I believe that I will be a strong asset to your Organisation and that my experience and large range of specialist training and skills will position me favourably to add value to your Organisation.
I enjoy doing informal and formal research/training concerning military & security concepts and tactics. I enjoy showing initiative, give full dedication, I am a focused individual, and I take my responsibilities seriously. I am guided by the principles of honour, precision, and toughness. I am now a Member of the European Body guarding Security Alliance (EBSA) I have obtained various certificates from the United Kingdom for Close Protection Officer.
I have experience in dealing with Security Matters in the Hospitality and Maritime Industry as Security Professional on MSC Cruise Line. I held a 7 month contract on board MSC Orchestra on cruises round Africa and the Mediterranean.
Employment History
Position : Call Centre Consultant
Company : Evagor Financial Services, Cape Town, South Africa February 2020 — July 2020
● Effectively supported data-driven marketing and sales activities.
● Managed project administration and internal and external communications.
● Wrote and delivered quarterly reports with ideas for improvements and initiatives.
● Prepared detailed and well thought out proposals and marketing plans. Position : APU & Instructor
Company : Milites Dei Security Services, Whiteriver, South Africa August 2020 — January 2021
● Anti-Poaching, Security Assessments, Tracking and Surveillance
● Deon Macadamia Farm - Farm Security, Crop Patrols, and Security Assessments
● Lowveld Tractors Macadamia Farm - Farm Security, Crop Patrols, and Security Assessments
● South African Police Services - Assisted Police in Nelspruit and Whiteriver to arrest criminals and enforce the Law
● Training new intakes
● Training in Body Guard role :
-Principle (VIP), Scout, Reconnaissance of Route and Businesses Contact Details
Cape Town, South Africa
Mobile 082*******
adzi9d@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Leadership
Ability to Work in a Team
Communication
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Security elements & Conflict
Resolution
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Position : Armed Response Officer
Company : Halt Group, Cape Town, South Africa
March 2021 — August 2022
● Site Inspection / Site Visits
● Visible Security Patrols Supervision of Teams
Position : Vehicle Recovery Officer
Company : Cartrack, Cape Town, South Africa
September 2021 — March 2022
Work in conjunction with South African Police Services to track and recover stolen vehicles.
Position : Security Professional / CPO
Company : MSC Cruise Lines, Panama
April 2022 — December 2022
My responsibilities covered everything from screening passengers and crew to ensuring shipboard security on a daily basis.
• Prepare gangways and security systems for arrival into port.
• Supervises the screening and search of all passenger’s luggage upon embarkation.
• Supervises the screening and search of all belongings of crew and passengers upon re-boarding on port days.
• Coordinates security measures with port authorities.
• Supervises and trains shipboard security personnel.
• Conducts routine inspections of the ship and monitors video surveillance.
• Investigates accidents and suspicious incidents that occur on the ship.
• Administers breathalysers to passengers and crew when necessary.
• Security surveillance in Guest Bars & Clubs on board. Position : Security & Protection Professional
Company : TSU Security & Protection Services, Cape Town February 2023 to current
TSU Protection Services offers a range of specialized security and protection services – from close protection services for company executives, dignitaries, and high profile personalities, to specialized armed response. The Company also has a thriving security consulting division, and this helps companies reduce risk through an expert security risk analysis.
• Security Guarding
• Asset Protection
• Riot & Crowd Control
Specialist Courses
Institution : UCP Group, London, United Kingdom
Course Completed : Highfield Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry,
Website : www.ucp-group.com
UCP Group is a Leader in global high-risk security, security solutions, security management, security consultancy, security training and security operational services.
Hostile Environment close Protection Officer Training Program Including:
● Private Security Detail (PSD),
● Private Security Contractor (PSC), SERE Close Quarter Battle (CQB), 9mm Tactical Pistol,
5.56mm Tactical Carbine,
● 7.62mm Tactical Carbine:
Specialist Training completed :
● Close Protection Operative Level 3 (SIA licence applicable certificate) + Level 4 UCP Hostile Environment Close Protection Officer + Weapons Proficiency live Shooting
● Level 3 RQF Executive Close Protection including Individual Bodyguard Etiquette for the Professional Bodyguard/CPO and Security Driver
● Surveillance Rural, Urban and Technical, including Reconnaissance Level 4 Hostile Environment Close Protection (pre-deployment administrative requirements and introduction to operating in Hostile Environments. Rules on use of Force, Cultural, IED Awareness, Anti- Ambush Drills (foot and vehicle) reaction to attack.
● PSD/PMC Roles and Responsibilities including; small team tactics- communications reacting to trauma (Casevec) – Search – Kidnap for Ransom
● NRA/IOF Level 3 weapons Proficiency Live firearms, which meet the ISO 28007 requirements for both Armed Security in Close Protection and Maritime Anti-Piracy Roles. Accredited by a leading international awarding body for compliance and endorsed by British Military Leaders.
● CQB (Close Quarter Battle) live scenarios based on real events within the security sector.
● Advanced Surveillance Module for Rural and Urban entry (live tasks in both)
● Advanced Firearms (Live Shooting) Level 4 tactical and dynamic remits
● Hostile Environment Close Protection Officer Training Program including: Private Security Detail (PSD) Private Security Contractor (PSC) SERE Close Quarter Battle (CQB) 9mm Tactical Pistol, 5.56mm Tactical Carbine, 7.62mm Tactical Carbine
● Close Protection Operations : Pistol Safety, Live ammunition and weapons, Technical and Counter Surveillance Training including Drone Operator
● Conflict management within the private security industry Planning, securing and supporting a close protection operation Working as a close protection operative
Institution : Shipping & Transport College (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town, South Africa
Course Completed : Marine & Passenger Security
● Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
● Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
● Designated security duties
● Crowd management & passenger / guest safety
● Elementary First Aid
● Crises management & human behavior
● Personal survival techniques
Institution : TSU Training Solutions, Cape Town, South Africa Course Completed : Regulation 21 Compliance
● Firearm Control Act 60/2000
● Firearm safety
● Firearm knowledge and ammunition
● Handle and use of a handgun for business purposes – US123515
● Handle and use of a self-loading rifle or carbine for business purposes US123511
Institution : Milites Dei Academy, White River, South Africa Course Completed : Specialist Security Operative
Website : www.militesdei.com
Milites Dei Academy specialises in Specialist Security Training, military style, in security operatiions.
Training Completed :
● Drills
● Security Assessment
● Patrols
● Fitness
● Hell Week
● Level 1 Anti-terrorism Awareness Training
● Reconnaissance
● Guerrilla Warfare and Swarming Techniques
● Room Clearance
● Hand Signals and Formations
● 7 Day Survival
● C4ISR
● Future Soldier
● Self-Defence
● Radio Protocol
● Bush Craft
● Camouflage and Concealment
● Route Reference
● Arresting Techniques
● 2D & 3D Map work
● Animal Behaviour
● Animal Spoor Identification
● Tracking
● Observation and Surveillance
● Ambush
● Gun Shot Approach
● Fire and Movement
● Vehicle Extraction
● Bush First Aid
● Intelligence and Counterintelligence
● S.W.A.T
PSIRA, Milites Dei Academy, White River, South Africa Grades A, B, C, D, E and Armed Reaction
SA Professional Firearm Competencies for 2020 Business and Personal, Milites Dei Academy, White River, South Africa
Unit Standards:
● US 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act no.60 of2000
● US 119649 Handle and Use of a Handgun
● US 119650 Handle and Use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine
● US 119651 Handle and use a manually operated Rifle or Carbine.
● US 119652 Handle and use a Shotgun.
● US 123514 Handle and Use of a handgun for Business purposes.
● US 123514 Handle and use a Shotgun for Business purposes
● US 123511 Handle and Use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes
● US 123519 handle and use a Manually operated Rifle or Carbine for Business purpose
References
Amareza Buys
Milites Dei Academy
Bardo Buys
Milites Dei Academy
Barney Buys
Key Plan Engineering Solutions
Henk Van Tonder
APB (All Point Bulletin), Security Solutions / EBSA (European Bodyguard Security Alliance) - 061-***-****
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