Dwayne Shakiba
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated security professional with a comprehensive background in risk assessment, threat mitigation, and executive protection. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in close protection operations, secure transport, and crisis management, with a consistent record of maintaining safety in high-pressure and dynamic environments.
Well-versed in surveillance detection, operation of electronic protection systems, and technical surveillance countermeasures. Skilled in conflict resolution, emergency medical response, and strategic decision-making under stress. Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and situational awareness to ensure the safety and security of clients, particularly in high-profile and sensitive contexts.
Recognized for reliability, resourcefulness, and a strong commitment to public and private security. Career objective is to leverage extensive expertise in a challenging security role, contributing to the development and implementation of robust protection strategies and risk management protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Close Protection Officer
Mitie Security
London
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured client safety by conducting thorough risk and threat assessments.
- Executed conflict management strategies whenever necessary maintaining peace and order.
- Prevented potential threats through vigilant monitoring of surroundings during public events.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, respecting confidentiality agreements.
- Managed transportation logistics to ensure safe journeys for clients.
- Provided advice on personal security measures, improving overall safety awareness among clients.
Close Protection Operative
Black Onyx Security
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Provide personal security in high-risk environments, ensuring client safety through proactive threat assessment and mitigation
- Conduct protective surveillance, secure transport operations, and venue security while adapting to low-profile or high-profile requirements
- Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services to enhance operational effectiveness
- Utilize defensive tactics, conflict resolution, and situational awareness to prevent and neutralize security threats
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism, adhering to security industry standards and best practices
Close Protection Operative
Peregrine Risk Management
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided close protection for Members of Parliament, ensuring safety during public engagements and high-risk appearances
- Conducted threat and risk assessments, developing customized security protocols
- Managed security at religious and political events, liaising with law enforcement for riot control and public safety
- Implemented route planning, surveillance, and emergency response coordination to mitigate potential threats
- Key Achievement: Successfully established security measures that prevented threats during high-profile political events
Event Security
Complete Event Security
Gateshead, South Tyneside
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated large-scale event security operations ensuring smooth execution and minimal disturbances.
- Assisted in the organisation of event security detail for optimal crowd control.
- Checked tickets at entrance, contributing to event security measures.
- Ensured safety regulations were adhered to, enhancing overall event security.
- Conducted thorough checks, enhancing event security.
- Covered events with attendees in excess of 100,000.
Personal Security Officer
SDA
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Delivered close protection for UHNW clients, ensuring safety during domestic and international travel
- Designed and executed secure transportation routes and venue reconnaissance for major events
- Integrated security measures seamlessly with client lifestyles, ensuring minimal disruption
- Key Achievement: Managed logistics and security for a high-profile client at a global event with zero incidents reported
- Conducted CCTV monitoring, access control, and site security to prevent breaches and unauthorized access
Residential Security & Risk Management
Almassi Risk Management Ltd.
Kumasi, Cyprus
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided 24/7 residential security for high-profile clients, ensuring the integrity and safety of the estate
- Conducted perimeter patrols, security sweeps, and access control, preventing unauthorized entry
- Operated CCTV monitoring systems and alarm response protocols to mitigate risks
- Delivered Personal Escort Section (PES) services, securing client movements with advance planning and counter-surveillance
- Coordinated with law enforcement and intelligence networks to enhance security operations
- Maintained strict confidentiality and OPSEC compliance at all times
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - engineering
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 09.2013 - 06.2016
A-levels - Maths, Further Maths, Physics
Bede 6th Form
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Mitigation
- Close Protection
- Secure Transport
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Highly alert and vigilant
- Interpersonal diplomacy
- Surveillance detection
- Electronic protection devices operation
- Public safety principles
- Decision making under pressure
- Emergency medical treatment capabilities
- Protective intelligence
- Personal escort expertise
- Technical surveillance countermeasures
- International travel preparedness
- VIP protection
- Counter-Terrorism expertise
- Rapid response
- Firearm handling
- Security equipment operation
- Communication excellence
- Emergency medical techniques
- Threat mitigation
- Discreet operation conducting
- Surveillance systems knowledge
- Close quarter combat training
- Self-Defence training
- Close combat training
- Advanced driving techniques
- Professional composure
- First Aid certification
- Defensive tactics
- Evacuation procedures
- Route planning
- Assertiveness
- Situational awareness
- Client confidentiality
- Conflict de-escalation
- Interpersonal savvy
Certification
- Close Protection Level 3 (SIA Approved)
- SIA CP License (Valid & Current)
- FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care)
- Combined Firearms Competence
- Maritime Firearms Competence
- Media Security Advisor QNUK Level 3
- Cultural Awareness Level 3
- Spectator Safety Level 2
- Full UK Driving License
Timeline
Close Protection Officer
Mitie Security
01.2024 - Current
Close Protection Operative
Black Onyx Security
01.2024 - 04.2025
Close Protection Operative
Peregrine Risk Management
01.2023 - 04.2025
Event Security
Complete Event Security
09.2022 - Current
Personal Security Officer
SDA
01.2022 - 04.2025
Residential Security & Risk Management
Almassi Risk Management Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - engineering
University of Sheffield
09.2013 - 06.2016
A-levels - Maths, Further Maths, Physics
Bede 6th Form
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