SHAHRUKH ALI
Oldham
Summary
Seasoned Security Professional and former British Army Soldier with over six years’ experience in close protection, mobile alarm response, custodial, and event security. Managed security operations at 60+ establishments, excelling in situational awareness, risk assessment, and incident response. Expertise in access control, perimeter security, and crowd management in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Security Officer and Mobile Response Operative
Various UK Security Contracts
2018.01 - 2026.01
(Assignments include Serco Limited Churchill Security Solutions Ltd, Taybar Security Ltd, Key Security UK Ltd and additional contracted roles)
- Ensured security and order within prison environment
- Conduct mobile alarm response and key holding duties across 60+ commercial establishments including retail stores, offices, hospitality venues and car dealerships
- Provide close protection support in licensed venues, public events and private assignments, maintaining client safety and discretion
- Deliver retail security within luxury environments including Rolex, ensuring loss prevention and high-level customer service standards
- Provide crowd management and event security at football venues, festivals and large public gatherings
- Respond to emergency incidents, alarms and suspicious activity in a timely and professional manner
- Coordinated with emergency services and management teams to ensure safety protocols
- Complete detailed incident reports, daily logs and risk assessments
- Maintain strong situational awareness in high-risk and high-footfall environments
- Apply conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations
Soldier
British Army
England, United Kingdom
2019.09 - 2023.09
- Responded to COVID19 emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Trained teams on emergency situation and tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use, maximizing safety.
- Served as a disciplined and operationally ready Soldier within the British Army
- Deployed in support of national security operations and high-profile ceremonial events
- Contributed to security operations during the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Supported security arrangements for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
- Maintained perimeter security, access control and crowd safety during major public events
- Operated under strict rules of engagement and national security protocols
- Handled sensitive and classified information with discretion and integrity
- Maintained high physical and mental readiness standards
- Worked effectively within structured command environments and team-based operations
Education
Bachelor Degree - Computer Networks & Security
Staffordshire University
Staffordshire 2017.01 - 2019.01
NVQ Level 3 - IT & Security
Oldham College – Oldham
Oldham 2015.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence
Close Protection Licence
Military and Custodial Security Operations
Mobile Alarm Response and Key Holding
Access Control and Perimeter Security
CCTV Monitoring and Surveillance
Retail and Event Security
Crowd Management
Search Procedures
Incident Reporting
Risk Assessment
Conflict Management and De-escalation
Emergency Response
Situational Awareness
Team Leadership
Confidential Information Handling
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Bengali
Fluent
Accomplishments
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022)
Timeline
Soldier
British Army
2019.09 - 2023.09
Security Officer and Mobile Response Operative
Various UK Security Contracts
2018.01 - 2026.01
Bachelor Degree - Computer Networks & Security
Staffordshire University
2017.01 - 2019.01
NVQ Level 3 - IT & Security
Oldham College – Oldham
2015.09 - 2017.06