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Jaspreet Sahota CPO®

Jaspreet Sahota CPO®

Southall,Middlesex

Summary

Accomplished and results-driven Senior Security Professional with over a decade of experience managing physical security operations. Proven expertise in designing and implementing bespoke security frameworks for private and corporate sectors, aligned with regional risk landscapes and compliance requirements.

Strong track record in translating business objectives into scalable security strategies, mitigating threats, and minimizing potential losses. Adept at working cross-functionally with regional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver end-to-end security solutions. Skilled at communicating complex risk profiles clearly and effectively at all organizational levels.

Culturally fluent, adaptable, and fluent in six languages, with the ability to lead diverse teams across geographies and time zones. Currently studying Asis CPP with examination later this year.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Security Manger EMEA HQ, & Deputy Account Director

Wilson James Ltd, TWDC
Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversee a team of up to 25 security officers and manage administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop scalable security solutions that align with corporate objectives.
  • Evaluated existing protocols and suggested improvements, leading to fortified safety measures.
  • Developed a great working partnership with law enforcement which resulted in a site TIP created with MET CT team.
  • Planned and Led crisis management drills, ensuring preparedness in case of emergencies i.e CT exercising
  • Provided strategic guidance on matters of risk management to reduce vulnerabilities.
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and resilience
  • Develop improved training methods with a focus on public safety and officer awareness.
  • Coordinating and investigating any security incidents/breaches
  • Constantly aim to improve service levels by adding value and achieving KPI's
  • Ensure that all procedures are followed in accordance with Master SOP
  • Review Assignment instructions and training requirements
  • Chair weekly meetings with the head of TWDC facilities, maintenance and Health and Safety team to be aligned with works being carried out in the EMEA headquarters.
  • Build relationships with all the different business units.
  • Create security plan for off site TWDC events, I.e Theatre shows
  • Attend film premieres to quality assure vendor security
  • Coach and mentor the team, maintaining a succession plan
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.

Security Account Manager

Wilson James Ltd, Snap Inc
London
12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for managing and developing UK physical security program
  • Managing administration and welfare of security team, including induction and continuation training, probation, and setting objectives during annual appraisals.
  • Responsible for rostering of staff and ensuring contract is manned to contractual specifications, including appropriate holiday cover and managing staff absences
  • Coordinating and investigating any security incidents/breaches
  • Work collaboratively with staff and Global Security operations Centre.
  • Provide strategy, technical leadership, and mentoring opportunities across account.
  • Established, mobilised new sites, install SOPS, Ai and Health and safety risk assessments
  • Compile monthly stats/reports, present and conduct meetings and briefings with Global Security Manager EMEA/APAC
  • Constantly aim to improve service levels by adding value and achieving KPI's
  • Ensure that all procedures are followed in accordance with Master SOP
  • Review Assignment instructions and training requirements
  • Make sure all security systems deployed are in good working condition
  • Recruitment for officers as of when required
  • Have weekly meetings with Global Security Director and brief on security projects.
  • Aid in development and implementation of training programs to create an environment of security & safety awareness throughout region including regional/business unit specific programs
  • Find ways on increasing efficiency and effectiveness in operations
  • Coordinate and manage security at events.
  • Regular liaison with Property and Facilities department to ensure that security is included in any property or facilities works.
  • Conduct security review and testing activity to ensure that physical security controls and individual security layers are functioning in accordance with global minimum requirements and / or regional directives.
  • Address problems in proactive and knowledgeable manner to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.

Security Manager

Wilson James Ltd, BP
Sunbury-on-Thames
04.2008 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for day-to-day operational management in line with customer and contractual expectations
  • Also to manage operational needs and requirements by leading and managing site security team to ensure consistent quality service delivery and prompt response to all incidents
  • Developing and implementing security policies, protocols, and procedures
  • Effective ownership of all day-to-day security operational matters and reporting them to Security Operations Manager
  • Act as key security contact for all daily operational security matters liaising with Client
  • Raise profile of security ensuring that customers are well informed always of operational issues, procedures, and processes
  • Training and supervising leading officers and security officers
  • Incident management and support
  • Reporting immediately to respective parties and aiding in coordinating security team to respond and control any incident on site Including fire evacuations, terror attacks, intruders (hostile or duplicitous), accident or injury, disaster, theft, lift entrapment and any other emergency response needed.
  • Manage deployment of Security Team by way of forward planning,
  • Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
  • Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
  • Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
  • Managing Access Control system, manipulating and maintaining access rights for all customer employee's and AACS (Automated Access Control Systems) including door maglocks, barriers, speed-lanes, CCTV, Security Passes, building access groups
  • Respond to sites BMS (Building Management System) alarms, liaising with other key suppliers to complete tasks/react to incidents in efficient and competent manner
  • Produce weekly/monthly site access and egress reports and manipulate reports to be understandable for the client
  • Carry out safety briefings to staff in accordance with WJ and Client procedures
  • Working with Leads and Snr Officers to review and improve standards
  • Prepare reports for monthly and quarterly meetings.

Education

Certified Protection officer (CPO) First Aid at Work Certificate AED / Defibrillator Trained IOSH Qualified - Security

SIA
London

NVQ Level 2 - Business Management

West Thames College
Hounslow
2002

High School Diploma -

Chania High School
Thika, Kenya.
1999

Skills

  • KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Developing security related policies, procedures and standards that meet existing and newly developed regulatory requirements
  • Articulating technical data to non-technical audience
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and associated software packages
  • Knowledge of C cure 9000, Galaxy, Milestone, Lenel, Pelco, Aeos and other tools
  • Can clearly explain and present ideas and arguments
  • Strategic planning
  • Knowledge of HR policies
  • Investigative and curious mind
  • Self-motivated
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Leadership skills

Languages

English
Fluent
Punjabi
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Timeline

Security Manger EMEA HQ, & Deputy Account Director

Wilson James Ltd, TWDC
08.2023 - Current

Security Account Manager

Wilson James Ltd, Snap Inc
12.2021 - 08.2023

Security Manager

Wilson James Ltd, BP
04.2008 - 12.2021

Certified Protection officer (CPO) First Aid at Work Certificate AED / Defibrillator Trained IOSH Qualified - Security

SIA

NVQ Level 2 - Business Management

West Thames College

High School Diploma -

Chania High School

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