Karl Wright
Elgin,Moray
Summary
Team leader and security management professional with extensive experience in personnel management, incident response, and policy compliance. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, develop training programs, and ensure operational excellence in high-pressure environments. Expertise in building relationships with stakeholders, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining accountability for critical assets. Skills include strategic communication, customer relationship management, and process improvement in security operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)
RAF Lossiemouth
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the line management of 12 staff.
- Managed a shift of security guards to provide armed security, force protection for a high-value MOD site, mitigating the terrorist threat.
- Managed access control for a facility with multiple buildings and 2000+ personnel.
- Regularly deal with visitors, contractors and suppliers Mitie, Richard Irvine, CHES and FES on site, ensuring repairs have been carried out and completed.
- As team lead, have overall responsibility for the keeping of accurate records and storage.
- Key enabler for team development, appraisals initiating and tracking, compliance of policy, assurance systems, and subject matter expert (SME) on regulations, standard operating procedures.
- Liaise daily with multiple departments and personnel within the establishment to enable strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- Carry out my security and management responsibilities including:
- Led the effective response to multiple security exercises including bomb threat drills and several security breaches, in accordance with the Security Incident Management Plan.
- Planned, conducted, and assessed advanced training for Security Personnel on security operating procedures, including counter-surveillance and person and vehicle search procedures.
- Coordinated with RAF Police and others to conduct regular rehearsals of security procedures and incident response.
- Maintained 100% accountability for all issued security equipment, including weapons, ammunition, and communications systems.
Team Manager, Detachment COMMANDER
Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)
Edinburgh
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Managed 2 detachments each of up to 36 Military Provost Guard Service personnel of all grades.
- Responsible for all aspects of training, welfare, discipline, and career development or career termination.
- Responsible for the protection of Home Office Critical Assets and the security of specialist personnel required to operate the Assets.
- Responsible for ensuring all soldiers at both sites were correctly trained in accordance with Ministerial and MoD policies and guidelines.
- Liaised with multiple civilian agencies CivPol/Fire/Ambulance etc., and planned/conducted cross-party training and response drills.
- Trained and mentored new recruits, ensuring a smooth integration into the guard force and rapid achievement of operational standards.
Education
Skills
Experienced team leader and security management professional, with a proven track record in personnel management, incident response, and policy compliance
Skilled in leading diverse teams, overseeing training development, and ensuring operational excellence in high-pressure environments
Adept at building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing risk assessments, and maintaining accountability for critical assets
Expertise includes strategic communication, customer relationship management, and process improvement within security operations
Experienced in leading teams to achieve project goals, fostering a collaborative environment, and resolving conflicts with ease
Timeline
Team Leader
Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)
01.2019 - Current
Team Manager, Detachment COMMANDER
Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)
01.2013 - 01.2019
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Security Clearance
SC Security Clearance, 2031-09-25
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Sales Adviser