James Camilleri
Hertfordshire,UK
Summary
Accomplished senior security and risk professional with extensive experience leading complex, time-critical operations across UK national law enforcement and the National Crime Agency. Skilled in managing critical incidents with direct national security implications, applying policy in practice, and delivering clear, proportionate guidance to senior stakeholders through effective collaboration with law enforcement, government and external partners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Officer - National Extradition Unit
Metropolitan Police Service / National Crime Agency
London
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Led international, time-critical deployments supported by structured threat and travel risk assessments.
- Served as primary liaison between law enforcement, government and external partners during sensitive operations.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses to live critical incidents, balancing operational, legal and policy considerations.
- Regularly worked with major technology platforms to obtain critical passenger, driver and video data in support of live investigations and operational activity.
- Ensured security arrangements across jurisdictions were proportionate, lawful and workable in practice
- Managed relationships with external partners, contractors and agencies to maintain effective and safe operations.
- Briefed senior leaders during fast-moving incidents with clear, proportionate recommendations.
- Led structured post incident reviews to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen organisational resilience.
- Provide monthly on-call cover for extradition matters across England & Wales, responding to urgent operational issues outside standard working hours.
Authorised Firearms Officer (Close Protection)
Metropolitan Police Service
Lambeth - London
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Delivered executive protection operations for senior government officials and visiting dignitaries, incorporating detailed threat and vulnerability assessments and contingency planning
- Planned and managed high-risk movements across domestic and international settings in coordination with government, diplomatic and security partners.
- Led multidisciplinary teams during live incidents and emergencies, ensuring safety whilst maintaining operational continuity.
- Exercised calm, proportionate judgement in high-pressure situations where decisions had immediate safety implications.
- Worked closely with government departments and external security partners to ensure protective arrangements aligned with policy, legal and operational constraints.
Intelligence Development Officer
Metropolitan Police Service
Vauxhall - London
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Led intelligence analysis in support of high risk, time critical operations, integrating threat assessment with practical risk mitigation.
- Assessed complex and evolving threats, identifying risks to individuals, communities and operational partners and advising on proportionate responses.
- Produced clear, evidence based strategic briefings for senior stakeholders to support multi agency decision making with national partners including the NCA and Home Office
- Played a key role in live crisis responses, delivering rapid risk assessments and actionable intelligence in fast moving high pressure situations.
- Regularly balanced safeguarding, public safety and legal considerations when sharing sensitive information with partner agencies, ensuring disclosures were necessary, proportionate and compliant with statutory obligations.
- Translated complex intelligence into concise practical guidance for local authorities and safeguarding teams.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with national agencies, local authorities and external partners to improve collective public safety outcomes
- Operated consistently in a highly dynamic environment, prioritising competing risks, managing sensitive information and maintaining professional judgement under pressure
Education
GCSE's -
Leventhorpe Academy
Sawbridgeworth, HertfordshireA Levels - English Language, Business Studies, History
SawbridgeworthNPPF Step 1 Legal Examination -
College Of Policing
Skills
- Crisis & Incident Response
- Operational Policy Application & Governance
- MV/SC Enhanced Vetting
- Travel Risk Management & Security Planning
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Disclosure Officer
- On-Call Decision Making & Escalation
- Stakeholder Engagement (Government, Law Enforcement & Partners)
- Threat & Vulnerability Assessments
- Vendor & Contractor Management
Certification
- IOSH – Managing Safely
- HSE NEBOSH Health & Safety Leadership Excellence
- SARS Researcher & AML Principles Level 1
- Certified Intelligence Manager
Accomplishments
- 3 Commendations for exceptional investigative and operational service
- Recognised for leadership in high-profile, multi-agency security operations
- FBI Letter of Appreciation for contributions to a joint international investigation
References
References available upon request.
Professional Memberships & Development
MSyl - Member of the Security Institute
CSMP Security Management (Level 6 Diploma) - Currently Enrolled
Timeline
Lead Officer - National Extradition Unit
Metropolitan Police Service / National Crime Agency
01.2019 - 01.2026
Authorised Firearms Officer (Close Protection)
Metropolitan Police Service
02.2018 - 11.2019
Intelligence Development Officer
Metropolitan Police Service
08.2016 - 02.2018
GCSE's -
Leventhorpe Academy
A Levels - English Language, Business Studies, History
NPPF Step 1 Legal Examination -
College Of Policing