Keith Ashton has over 20 years of experience in the security industry, having worked in roles such as site security supervisor, senior plant protection officer, and passenger screening supervisor. He possesses a range of skills including managing security operations, conducting patrols, overseeing site access control, and administering drug and alcohol testing programs. Ashton is reliable, hardworking, and strives for high standards. He has obtained several industry certificates and licenses and can adapt to new challenges.

1. KEITH ANTHONY ASHTON
NINGI QLD 4511
MB: 0403 988 979
EMAIL: kandh.ashton@bigpond.com
CAREER DIRECTIVE
I have been involved in the Security Industry since commencing with Crowd Control duties
in 1993. In that time I have acquired a diverse range of skills and an in depth knowledge of
industry operations.
The ability to communicate with senior management, colleagues and clients equally, in an
effective manner, allows me to run operations efficiently and maintain a high standard of
service.
I am reliable, conscientious and hard working. I thrive on a challenge and I am only satisfied
with results of the highest standard. My ethical behaviour in the workplace has gained me
respect from my colleagues, management and the clients alike. Highly motivated, my ability
to adapt to the situation at hand, problem solve, and troubleshoot, will prove an asset for
any organisation.
CERTIFICATES/ LICENCES/ TRAINING
OPEN QLD “C” CLASS DRIVERS LICENCE
2015 MSG REFRESHER + PFSO
2013 OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (CPR KEPT CURRENT) + MSG
2013 CERTIFICATE - OPERATE AND MAINTAIN 4WD VEHICLE
2012 TRAINED IN USAGE OF ULTRA LYTE LTI 20-20 SPEED GUN
2010 CERTIFICATE IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING
MORRISSEY GROUP PTY LTD
2008 COURSE IN GENERAL SAFETY INDUCTION
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BLUE CARD
2008 TRAINED IN USAGE OF LION SD400 ALCOLMETER UNITS
2003 CERTIFICATE IV FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT
2003 BARRINGER TRACE DETECTION UNIT – BASIC OPERATOR
2002 SENIOR FIRST AID CERTIFICATE (CONTINUED TO KEEP CURRENT)
ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE + OTHER ORGANISATIONS (NOW APPLY FIRST AID)
2002 DANGEROUS GOODS AWARENESS TRAINING
2002 RADIATION AWARENESS TRAINING
2000 CERTIFICATE II SECURITY GUARDING
SPECIAL APPLICATION TO AVIATION SCREENING (10A MODULE)
1995 PRESCRIBED WEAPONS TRAINING COURSE
SG 3 WEAPONS LICENCE (EXPIRED)
1994 WORMALD TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS COURSE

2. CERTIFICATES/ LICENCES/ TRAINING (CONT.)
1994 MSS BASIC SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING COURSE
1993 SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE
NATIONAL SECURITY
1993 SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE
UNITED SECURITY
1993 SECURITY OFFICER/CROWD CONTROLLER LICENCE
1992 HOSPITALITY ASSESSING COURSE
ACCESS
1986 SENIOR CERTIFICATE
ST. PATRICKS COLLEGE, SHORNCLIFFE
SECURITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008 – CORPORATE PROTECTION AUSTRALIA
2015 – SANTOS GLNG – CURTIS ISLAND
SENIOR PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER
 Site Access Control, CCTV Monitoring and Patrol duties
 Relief Supervisor duties when required
 Use of Forcefield access control system for pass issue
2013 – 15 WICET – WIGGINS ISLAND COAL EXPORT TERMINAL
ASSET PROTECTION OFFICER / SENIOR APO
 Site Access Control and Patrol duties
 Random Alcohol Testing
 Night shift Senior APO admin duties
 Relief Supervisor duties when required
 Emergency Response assistance
 Use of Cardax / PSD Logistics access control system for pass issue
2012 – 13 VODI JV – WESTERN BASIN MAIN WORKS DREDGING
SITE SECURITY SUPERVISOR
 Set up Site Security requirements and write operating procedures
 Rostering and staff administration duties
 Client liaising
 Site Access Control and Patrol duties
 Random Drug & Alcohol Testing and Speed Monitoring
 General duties to assist client – water trailer for dust suppression,
delegate APO to HR errands when required, etc.
 Monitor equipment maintenance schedules and organise
 Monitor and maintain Office/Workshop First Aid kit requirements
2008 – 12 PROJECT AURORA MORANBAH
SITE SECURITY 2IC
 Relief Site Supervisor covering Supervisor’s week off in the rotation
 Site Access Control and Patrol duties
 Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
 Conducted Village maintenance duties during shut down
(eg. Change door locks)
 Village curfew patrols

3. SECURITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (CONT.)
1996 – 08 GROUP 4 SECURITAS PTY LTD – ISS SECURITY SERVICES
2004 – 08 CAIRNS AIRPORT – DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS
PASSENGER SCREENING SUPERVISOR / AREA MANAGER 2IC
 Relief Area Manager, covering administration and operational duties while
Cairns Area Manager was on leave
 Maintaining a ‘sterile’ (weapon free) area in accordance with Aviation
Security regulations
 Screening of passengers boarding Domestic and International flights, with
the use of x-ray and metal detection equipment
2000 – 04 BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PASSENGER SCREENING SUPERVISOR
 Relief Manager, covering administration and operational duties while Site
Manager was on leave
 Maintaining a ‘sterile’ (weapon free) area in accordance with Aviation
Security regulations
 Screening of passengers boarding international flights, with the use of
x-ray and metal detection equipment
 Trace detection with Barringer unit (basic operator)
2000 SOUTH BANK SECURITY
SECURITY OFFICER
 Patrolling South Bank parklands, ensuring that patrons adhere to
conditions of entry
 Maintaining control of unruly behaviour and ensuring well-being of patrons
and staff
 Control room duties
 Assisting emergency services
1999 – 00 MYER CENTRE SITE
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
 Management of security personnel
 Liaising with Centre Management staff
 Time sheets and rosters
 Control room operation – CCTV monitoring, fire panel operation, two-way
radio communication, monitoring Duress alarm system, telephone system
communication, monitoring lift/escalator and Building Management
computer systems
 Monitoring issue and receipt of keys
 Maintaining a record of daily events (Log book)
 Updating security procedures
DUTY MANAGER
 Undertook all responsibilities of Duty Manager in ‘After Hours’ period
1996 – 99 MYER CENTRE SITE
FLOOR TEAM LEADER
 Unlock and lock Centre
 Upholding Centre conditions of entry – Centre Foot Patrols
 Customer, tenant and management assistance
 Relieving Senior in Control Room

4. SECURITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (CONT.)
1995 – 96 M.S.S. SECURITY SERVICES
SECURITY OFFICER
 Qld. Rail – train and station patrols
 Static guard posts and mobile patrols
1994 – 95 SUNCOAST SECURITY
SECURITY GUARD (CASUAL)
 Crowd control at Noosa Sheraton Beach Club Bar
 Traffic control
1994 M.S.S. SECURITY SERVICES
SECURITY OFFICER
 Qld. Rail – train and station patrols
 Static guard posts
1993 – 94 STATEGUARD SECURITY SERVICES
SECURITY GUARD (CASUAL)
 Crowd control at the Gabba sports complex
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
 Experienced in the overall management of the security of a site
 Successfully liaised with Management, fulfilling directions as required
 Proven ability to accept full responsibility for the complete management of
staff, permanent and casual, in the day-to-day operation of a workplace
 Demonstrated ability to maintain effective management strategies and
sustain excellent customer service under all circumstances
 Assisted in the preparation and implementation of staff procedures in
accordance with Management objectives
 Ability to communicate with staff on all levels
 Fully experienced in the training of new staff on all levels as required
 Experienced in the development of staff training programs to suit the
requirements of any situation.
 Ability to counsel and advise staff in the day to day execution of their jobs
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
 Experienced in the complete organisation of a security team, including:
controlling staff deployment; maintaining the security of the site; and
organising staff rosters and time sheets
 Skilled in overseeing, supervising and the delegation of duties in the
preparation of security jobs as required
 Fully qualified in supervising the security of client assets, whilst
maintaining a high standard of customer service

5. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 Demonstrated a proficiency in directing and conversing with people at all
levels, including: management; colleagues; tenants and customers;
contractors; and emergency services personnel
 Ability to discuss and review work procedures with employers and
employees
 Experienced in introducing training programs and procedures to improve
staff productivity and efficiency
 Capable of assessing the abilities and skills of employees to provide
effective customer service
 Ability to counsel and advise staff in the day to day execution of their jobs
 Have developed customer relation skills over many years of dealing with
all sections of the community, from 4 years in the 5 star environment of
the Hilton hotel, to 20 years covering most aspects of the security industry
IT KNOWLEDGE
PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN WINDOWS BASED ENVIRONMENT WITH
GOOD KEYBOARD SKILLS
 MS Word, Excel, Internet and E-Mail
REFEREES
MR TONY SCHUH
FORMER GLADSTONE AREA MANAGER
CPAG
MOB: 0438 527 221
MS AYSE (CHER) PICKERING
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
CPAG
MOB: 0421 369 986
EMAIL: ayse@pickering.net.au
MR GREG SUMMERS
PREVIOUS WICET SITE SUPERVISOR
CPAG
MOB: 0414 476 734
MR DARRYL GOODWIN
FORMER WICET SITE SUPERVISOR
CPAG – NOW WITH MSS
MOB: 0408 435 161
EMAIL: darryl.goodwin@msssecurity.com.au
MR PETER STOWE
MARINE VESSEL CO-ORDINATOR
GO MARINE / VODI JV
MOB: 0427 081 008
EMAIL: stp@vodi.com.au