Security Consultant/Trainer - Global Journalist Security - Washington DC-USA
(2019-11)
I was assigned by GJS as a security consultant/trainer to provide Security and First aid training for hostile environment and conflict/high risk areas. The training was provided at international locations. The training was given via theoretical and practical scenarios, and it was provided in multiple languages.
Senior Security Officer - Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) - Beirut-Lebanon
(2009-08 - 2013-07)
I was assigned as the Senior Security Officer where I:
- Assisted the HFO with the preparation and maintenance of security plans for STL.
- Prepared threat and risk assessments.
- Established and maintained liaison/contact with Lebanese security focal points and national security agencies as well as security focal point of other international organizations.
- Reviewed and monitored media sources (newspapers, television and selected websites) on daily basis to produce my daily news report.
- Monitored compliance to MOSS/MORSS for STL Field Office.
- Escorted VIP visitors to STL Field Office.
- Assisted the investigation team in escorting and searching witnesses.
- Coordinated with the LA Operation Room/STL Task Force on different issues.
- Other duties as requested by my supervisor.
Administrative Assistant - Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) - Beirut-Lebanon
(2009-08 - 2013-07)
Addition to being a Senior Security Officer, I was reassigned for the period of 6 months, within the Direct Office of the Registrar and under the supervision of the Operations Officer (Beirut Office) as the Administrative Assistant where I:
- Performed a wide range of general administrative and secretarial tasks to the Head of Registry Office.
- Provided secretarial assistance to the Head of Registry. Checked correspondence and documents for completeness and accuracy, proofreading.
- Maintained incoming and outgoing mail registration and distribution, including mail & pouch to HQ.
- Maintained office records and reference files on various subjects.
- Scheduled and arranged meetings/appointments with officials outside the Tribunal for Head of Registry and visitors.
- Drafted and prepared routine correspondence and documents.
- Maintained records of staff travel documents, MFA cards etc.
- Handled the petty cash account and prepared the monthly balance sheet and cash count.
- When required, I assisted in providing administrative and operational support to other units, support to logistics and transport, temporary issue of special equipment, event planning (e.g., press conferences, outreach seminars).
- Performed other duties as required.
Senior Security Officer - General Service Section Support - Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) - Beirut-Lebanon
(2009-08 - 2013-07)
Prior to the above, and during my tenure as the Senior Security Office, I:
- Assisted the General Service Section in mission's requirements for effective and timely supply and logistic support.
- Undertook duties as assigned to ensure that requisitions for supplies are properly prepared and reviewed such that they are issued/replenished in a timely and coordinated manner once approved to ensure reliable flow of supply for the mission.
- Assisted to ensure proper allocation and field supply of all mission's supply, equipment and stores.
- Implemented the process for monitoring consumption, inventory control, stock-checking and write-off to ensure security availability and accountability of materials and assets.
- Gathered data and inputs as required on mission requirements, procurement plan and cost estimates for input into budget and acquisition planning.
- Assisted in implementation of supply-related inventory control and reporting and invoice processing.
- Assisted in technical survey visits during mission start-up and during implementation to ensure most effective implementation of mission's operational plans.
Security Officer - United Nations Office of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon - Beirut-Lebanon
(2009-02 - 2009-07)
As the Physical Security Officer and I:
- Prepared Risk & Threat Assessment product.
- Prepared the daily news report and reported every incident occurred to my supervisor.
- Was assigned for Counter Surveillance tasks.
- Ensured the safety and security of UNSCOL personnel and property.
- Ensured that packages carried into the premises are screened.
- Ensured that all visitors entering the building are well checked.
- Escorted all visitors, contractors and delivery to the respective areas.
- Monitored and analyzed CCTV recordings.
- In addition to the observation patrols; perimeter patrols to ensure that no suspicious items or persons in the vicinity and inform the team leader of any suspicious activities.
- Attended the monthly Interpol meetings held at the ISF Headquarter.
Research and Planning Officer within the Security Unit - United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission - Beirut, LB
(2007-06 - 2009-01)
I assisted the Head of TAU in:
- Assisting senior management to make informed decisions.
- Producing Weekly Threat Assessment.
- Producing & maintaining Lebanon Dashboard.
- Producing focused assessment as required.
- Increasing security & situational awareness of all staff.
- Producing UNIIIC Daily.
- Developing, maintaining and conduct "Newcomers' Brief".
- Providing periodic briefings for all staff.
- Providing the Chief of Security with information required.
- Focusing on security resources.
- Providing input to Lebanon Threat & Risk Assessment.
- Producing UNIIIC TRA.
- Monitoring all threats to UN & IIIC.
- Producing focused products as required.
- Increasing mission operational management.
- Providing briefing to all staff.
- Conducting additional vetting of staff of concern.
Security Supervisor - Australian Embassy - Beirut-LB
(2000-06 - 2007-06)
As Security Supervisor at the Embassy, I:
- Monitored guarding arrangements at the Embassy to ensure that procedures are correctly followed, and clients are processed smoothly.
- Constantly assessed the adequacy of the Embassies security arrangements and drew any weaknesses to the attention of the PSO.
- Liaised with ISF and Army personnel and guards from other co-located Embassies on routine guarding issues.
- Resolved issues with difficult clients, including through liaison with PSO/Consul where necessary.
- Liaised with Solidere on property access for maintenance purposes and ensured technical staff are guarded while undertaking work.
- Monitored security developments in Lebanon and alert PSO to any that may impact upon Embassy security.
- Performed daily calibrations on the Explosives Detector and supervised its usage in addition, the weekly and monthly maintenance for the machine.
- Investigated fire alarms with Solidere and liaised with Consul on outcome.
- Investigated duress alarms and took appropriate action.
- Other duties as required.
- Attended the monthly Interpol meetings held at the ISF Headquarter.
