John Griffin Email & Phone Number

Colchester, England, Gb

Chadwell Heath Depot

Military Corrective Training Centre, Colchester.

A Security Senior NCO with the MPS. • Custodial duties as a Pl Sgt in the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC), providingSecurity, Control & Restraint, Searching, Safety, Welfare, Training & Mentoring of Military Detainees.

Excel & Olympic Stadium, London

Area Leader & CP Operator during the Olympic / Paralympics Games 2012, Senior Security Officer of Area South 2 Arena at London’s Excel & Olympic Stadium for the Olympic Games.• Duties involved briefing and organising security teams of up to 100 personnel consisting of volunteers, officials and stewards. The ability to motivate and lead an extremely diverse workforce was essential in ensuring a hugely successful event.

Colchester

Point of contact for families within 13 Air asslt Sp Regt whilst the Regiment have deployed to Afghanistan, covering issues such as Welfare, Housing, logistics, event organising, updating newsletters and general help for the Regiments rear part.

Various Security Appointments At Wembley Stadium & Numerous Music Festivals Thro

• Responsible for all security & safety matters and stewarding in an area of responsibility at Wembley Stadium, including crowd control, searching, ejections and Close Protection ofAthletes, Celebrities & VIP’s for Knights Group Security. I earned a reputation for being able to assess, react and de-escalate volatile situations in a calm and professional manner and was subsequently selected as a Senior Security Adviser at the 2012 Olympic Games.

British Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan.

Coordinating with Other Government Departments (OGD) on a Daily basis providing Close Protection, Security, Logistics, Operational Support for Senior Officers, and British Embassy Staff in Kabul. • Provided clear and concise daily briefings, intelligence reports, the control of Drivers and CP Teams on security, route reconnaissance, planning and movement of VVIP’s, Senior Officers, Embassy Staff. I demonstrated my ability to lead and organise teams in order to adhere to the strictest… Show more Coordinating with Other Government Departments (OGD) on a Daily basis providing Close Protection, Security, Logistics, Operational Support for Senior Officers, and British Embassy Staff in Kabul. • Provided clear and concise daily briefings, intelligence reports, the control of Drivers and CP Teams on security, route reconnaissance, planning and movement of VVIP’s, Senior Officers, Embassy Staff. I demonstrated my ability to lead and organise teams in order to adhere to the strictest deadlines while maintaining the utmost professional standards. Show less

Helmand, Afghanistan.

• Involved in the efficient and smooth running of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC Op’s room, from planning to execution phases of Op’s and the protection, navigation and Security of convoys throughout Helmand Province on Op Herrick 8.• Duties involved planning and conducting operations and daily briefings to subordinates and senior officers. This was a hands-on role where I regularly conducted counter IED patrols, marked and secured HLS’s for CASEVAC and provided protection, escorting… Show more • Involved in the efficient and smooth running of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC Op’s room, from planning to execution phases of Op’s and the protection, navigation and Security of convoys throughout Helmand Province on Op Herrick 8.• Duties involved planning and conducting operations and daily briefings to subordinates and senior officers. This was a hands-on role where I regularly conducted counter IED patrols, marked and secured HLS’s for CASEVAC and provided protection, escorting convoys of up to 120 vehicles. Show less

Germany, Kuwait, Iraq, Uk.

• Responsible for the Close Protection of well-known celebrities and VIP visitors to Iraq following the Gulf war and when not on duty with the Army I regularly worked as a close protection officer and chauffeur for an array of “A” list celebrities in the UK and Italy.• Integral in the preparation of vehicles and training of personnel for the invasion of Iraq, leading soldiers and convoys throughout the subsequent Gulf War.