1. KEY STRENGTHS
 Able to adopt the correct
profile to avoid being
detected
 Highly vigilant and have
proved to stay focused over
prolonged shift patterns
 Accustomed to operating
within strict Company SOPs
and Regulations
 Mature, sensible, calm and
level-headed
 Always display professional
behaviour patterns
 Possess excellent
communication skills
 Have the spare capacity to
take on greater responsibility
KEY TRAINING & CERTS.
 Combined 11-day Private
Investigator & Surveillance
Course through ISS Training,
which will result in attaining
IQ Level 4 Award in Foot &
Mobile Surveillance and IQ
Level 3 Award in Professional
Investigation (pending)
 Studied the Police & Criminal
Evidence Act (PACE)
 Close Protection training
through GDM, which
included a Surveillance
module
 Edexcel BTEC Level 3
Certificate in Close Protection
 Project Argus Course and
Project Griffin Course run by
Merseyside Police and
covering a specialist syllabus
including the recognition of
hostile reconnaissance,
vehicle/person borne
improvised devices, crime
scene management, and
current threat level
 Various British Army training
courses, including
communications equipment
 First Aider & Defibrillator
training
Paul Roberts
Private Investigator & Surveillance Operator
APPLICANT’S OVERVIEW
 Former soldier who had the honour of serving in the
British Army for 5 years
 Former Loss Prevention Officer who successfully
investigated numerous crimes
 Performed Counter Surveillance & Surveillance
Detection duties in the Close Protection Industry
 Have all of the requisite equipment in place to
commence with immediate effect
CAREER OBJECTIVE
The career objective is to gain a full-time contract or a steady
flow of assignments in the Private Investigations & Surveillance
Industry, which will make the best use of the skill set and the
industry-related experience. The ideal company will provide
the potential for Professional Development to leadership duties
in the foreseeable future.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Whether you are an Investigations Company who offer services
to Clients or the actual Corporation, such as an Insurance
Company that wishes to directly appoint a new member of
your team, you stand to gain an organised and determined
Private Investigator & Surveillance Operator who you can trust
to complete every mission with unwavering commitment, and
total compliance with your company SOPs and regulations.
The career commenced in the British Army, which provided the
perfect platform to develop the desirable character traits of self-
discipline, fortitude and adaptability, which have proved to be
valuable attributes within my subsequent employment.
Commenced operating as a Loss Prevention Officer in 2007 and
quickly established a reputation of being proficient at detecting,
investigating and preventing crime.
One of the reasons behind the success in the role was the ability
to understand the modus operandi of the targets and by getting
into their mindset it was easier to gain a clearer picture of the
methods they will deploy to avoid detection. The remit as a
Loss Prevention Officer included following the targets, utilising
surveillance equipment, producing reports and attending court,
all of which were undertaken with uttermost professionalism.
Additional experience has been gained in the Close Protection
Industry, which has frequently required the need to conduct
Counter Surveillance & Surveillance Detection duties in order
to evade, deter or gather intelligence on hostile Surveillance
Teams.
Looking forward to joining the team and gaining excellent
results.

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER & SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR
Dates: September 2011 to present day
Employers: Various including Infantry Security Services, Total Care Security, and a Private Client
 CP Team Member & Surveillance Operator tasked with providing security for commercial clients,
through conducting patrols and carrying out surveillance missions.
 CP Team & Surveillance Operator on behalf of a High Net Worth client and his young family based
at their residence in London. Forming part of a 5-man team the duties on this contract, which
commenced in early 2012 and is ongoing, include briefing the clients, providing around the clock
security on a rotation basis, and the SAP function for pending venues that they are due to visit. Have
drawn on experience to provide the clients with advice on PERSEC to improve their awareness. The
surveillance role included conducting Counter Surveillance & Surveillance Detection duties in order
to evade, deter or gather intelligence on hostile Surveillance Teams.
 CP Team Member providing CP and PES on behalf of the management and players of Liverpool FC.
The remit includes escorting the players from their vehicles to the training ground, performing CP &
PES duties during their visits to restaurants and functions, providing security in the VIP area at the
ground, and acting in the role of PPO when required.
 CP Team Leader in charge of the leadership of the security team during Liverpool Music Awards.
The duties included conducting the SAP function, briefing the CPO’s to ensure that they had a clear
understanding of their specific roles, and ensuring that each element of the security provision was
carried out to the exacting standards.
 CP Team Leader in charge of leadership and deployment of a large security team at Creamfields.
 RST as part of a 5-man team responsible for maintaining the security on behalf of a Corporation in
London. The role would extend to providing CP during corporate events and security for the CEO.
LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER
Dates: November 2007 to September 2011
Employers: Lewis’s Department Store and 121 Security
Location: Liverpool
Role & Duties
Operated in a uniformed and plain clothes role, the duties included operating CCTV, liaising with the store
management, key holding, patrolling the stores, detaining people for theft, opening & closing premises,
gathering evidence, completing reports, and attending various court cases. I would also put forward a
number of changes to improve the detection of potential criminals and assisted new hires in gaining the
required skill set to perform their duties. Based on my performance, I would gain promotion to Assistant
Manager.
Additional Highlights of the career include:-
 Providing Event Security at major events on behalf of Showsec
 Door Supervisor at the Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool
 Served in the British Army (Royal Signals) for 5 years, gaining valuable experience
PERSONAL DETAILS
Mobile: + 44 (0)7517 855783
Email: paul.robert9@talk21.com
Date of Birth: 12th December 1978
Driving Licence: Full & Clean Licence
SIA Licence: 0830 0145 4290 2787
CRB Check: Clean
Interests & Hobbies: Martial Arts – trained in unarmed combat for 18 years (Black Belt 2nd Dan in Ju-Jitsu)
References: Please see the attached letter for details