Yao Degbe

Dedicated, experienced and adaptable security professional with over 14 years of experience in the security sector, predominantly within high-profile governmental and international event environments. Proven track record in managing physical security and protecting assets and personnel, demonstrating exceptional leadership and team-building skills. Adept at identifying potential risks and implementing strategic plans to minimise threats, ensuring the safety and security of property and assets.

Expertise in leading emergency drills, implementing and enforcing security standards, and maintaining high standards of operational procedures. Skilled in rapid adaptability to diverse security threats, ensuring prompt and effective incident response. Seeking a Security Manager role within the government sector, leveraging extensive experience and skills to enhance security measures and safeguard assets and personnel within a worldwide hotel group based in Central London.

Senior Security Officer - G4S Secure Solutions

(2023-07)

Responsibilities and Accomplishments

• Ensured comprehensive physical security and asset protection, maintaining strict compliance with G4S policies and procedures, enhancing overall safety for clients and personnel.
• Effectively coordinated incident responses, maintaining clear communication and adherence to operational protocols, improving incident resolution efficiency.
• Monitored and reported Health and Safety incidents, ensuring timely notifications to G4S (via NCC) and FCDO HR, improving incident management and compliance.
• Implemented and enhanced Health and Safety actions, fostering a secure working environment and continuously improving employee safety standards.

Senior Security Officer - Atalian Servest

(2015-06 - 2023-07)

Responsibilities and Accomplishments

• Implemented and reviewed emergency procedures monthly during the COVID pandemic with senior management, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Coordinated security operations, enhancing overall event safety and security protocols.
• Collaborated with senior management to update and refine emergency procedures, maintaining workplace safety and compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Contributing to successful and secure event execution.

Deputy Senior Security Officer - G4S Secure Solutions

(2011-06 - 2015-06)

Responsibilities and Accomplishments

• Ensured comprehensive physical security and asset protection, maintaining strict compliance with G4S policies and procedures, enhancing overall safety for clients and personnel.
• Effectively coordinated incident responses, maintaining clear communication and adherence to operational protocols, improving incident resolution efficiency.
• Monitored and reported Health and Safety incidents, ensuring timely notifications to G4S (via NCC) and FCDO HR, improving incident management and compliance.
• Implemented and enhanced Health and Safety actions, fostering a secure working environment and continuously improving employee safety standards.

Security Officer - G4S Secure Solutions

(2010-02 - 2011-06)

Responsibilities and Accomplishments

• Managed vehicular access for FCDO, including staff, ministers, contractors, visitors, and deliveries, ensuring secure and efficient entry and exit processes.
• Served as the initial point of contact for visitors at FCDO, maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour to provide an excellent first impression.
• Awarded the GEM (Going the Extra Mile) for effectively diffusing a situation between a Reception Team member and an irate visitor, showcasing strong conflict resolution skills.
• Successfully completed the Edexcel Level 2 BTEC course in CCTV Operations, enhancing surveillance capabilities and operational proficiency.

GCSEs - General Education - Lycée de Tokoin (1994)

ECDL European Driving License - Driving - Newcastle College