1. RICHARD KOBBEY BSc (Hons)
P. O. Box MP 2740 MAMPROBI Accra
Email: rkobbey@gmail.com
Mobile: 0269679727
PROFILE
I am a positive, self-motivated person with varied experience in the Security Sector (Combat,
Community Safety, and Corporate) in Emergency Life Support & Security Evacuation Procedures.
Having served with the British Army in various capacities, and in Africa as a Security Lead and
Investigator. I am very conscientious in achieving results on time, diplomatic and tactful when dealing
with people. These skills I have exhibited internationally during my time in the UK and Ghana. I have
skills in Emergency Life Support & Automated External Defibrillation, Security Officer Safety Procedures
and Army Firearms Trained, Skilled in the operation and interrogation of mobile radio equipment, CCTV
monitoring, panic alarms/access control systems and Emergency Drills/Crisis Management.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & COMPETENCIES
• A proven track record of working within security environment /retail environment
• A solid grounding in the delivery of excellent customer service
• Strong personal financial management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to present to management team
• Strong supervisory and organisational skills
• People’s Person- constant interaction with staff, visitors and clients from all walks of life and at all
levels
• Speaks Spanish, English, Twi, Ewe and Ga languages.
PROFESSIONAL CARRIER HISTORY
2014-2016 SECURITY AND SAFETY OPERATIONS MANAGER (AQUA SAFARI RESORT- ADA,
GHANA)
• With managerial responsibilities, I ensure adherence to security regulations rectifying and
escalating any relevant security/safety issues.
• Influence and key advocate in the organisation of the Ghana Bar Association annual
conference, 2016.
• Involved in project management roles for the construction 60 rooms, Gymnasium reception
and conference halls.
• Reacting positively and professionally in support of security operations and emergency situations
• Coordinate incidents and escalate as appropriate, in accordance with set procedures.
• Regular reviews of existing procedures in order to increase efficiency and improve service
standards.
• Continually appraise operating practices in order to identify new and alternative methods of work.
• Supervise the work of all Security Officers to provide excellent and comprehensive support to the
staff and customers.
2. • Support the SOs in the monitoring of the conducts of staff and visitors, encouraging reasonable and
fair behaviour, identifying any breach of the code of conduct and license agreement.
2008-2014 SECURITY & FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS MANAGER (ADDAX INDUSTRIAL
SUPPLIES UK)
Advised customers with safe protection of cash and investigate any lost goods. Coordinated and
performed security risk reviews of client facilities. Security checked and Tracked devices on goods
in transit to customers and clients. Participated in regular meetings with management and client
representatives to review and address any potential security problems.
• Understanding current and potential risk for customers.
• Buildings and Perimeter Security with CCTV Operations, Crime & Loss Prevention and
Crisis Management.
• Fire Evacuation Procedures.
• Manpower and operational Management, Physical & Electronic Security
• Security Risk Management
• Developed new marketing strategy and security plans.
2006-2008: SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER: (MINISTRY PROTECTION SERVICES LTD)
Initiated, coordinated and assumed responsibility for benchmarking and the identification of cost
saving practices throughout the assigned account.
Assessing the security needs of an emergency situation and acting accordingly.
Also responsible for.
• Crime prevention and investigation enforcing rules and regulations.
• Coordinated and acted as liaison for management to provide the highest level of service for
client; implements programs and initiatives as directed.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all security related matters.
• Working with confidential information.
2002-2006: POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR CLASS: (ROYAL LOGISTIC CORP HM ARMED
FORCES)
Duties:
Effectively Processed of HM Forces mails both classify and confidential mails to meet critical
departure times.
• Sorting and receipt of forces mails going to and from service personnel.
• Taking full responsibility for the safety of forces mails in transit for onward deliveries to the airports
across the country.
• Supervised the reverse logistics team during operations in Iraq by ensuring all items needed were
available on time.
2000-2002: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: (CUBAN EMBASSY IN GHANA)
3. Responsible for maintaining security and providing on-site coordinating as well as supervising security
policies and measure.
Other areas include: Building relationships with the media and writing reports on media coverage data.
• Arranging press conferences and events
• Managing client relationships
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media.
• A translator (Spanish to English) for the Ambassador and the other embassy staffs
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• Certificate in Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution (PEACE OPERATIONS
TRAINING) VA US
• Politics with International Security and International Relations (BSc Hons KINGSTON
UNIVERSITY)
• Aviation Security Air Cargo Agents (ASGARD SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
• Scottish Qualifications Certificate (SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY)
• Defence Logistics and Supply School, Deepcut, Surrey, United Kingdom. Defence College of
Transport, Leconsfield, United Kingdom
• Institute of National sports and Physical Education, Havana, Cuba
• Security for Management Training with safe keeping
• Emergence and evacuation procedures
• Diversity and equality awareness for excellent customer service
• Microsoft Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Outlook
