Skander Ben chouikha

Former Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) in the Tunisian Ministry of Interior with more than nine years of progressive experience in security operations, public-order management, critical-facilities protection, transport security, crisis response and field leadership. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, assess operational risks, coordinate stakeholders, protect people and infrastructure, and maintain disciplined execution under pressure.

Well suited for corporate security, protective services, operational risk, business continuity, airport security and other critical-services environments.

Head of the Central Department for Public Transport Security and Riot Control at Emergency Police Directorate – Tunisian Ministry of Interior (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Directed the central department responsible for public transport security, riot control and the prevention of security threats across transport networks.
• Planned and supervised proactive and routine security operations within public transport systems and at transport facilities.
• Developed and implemented security policies and procedures aligned with local and international standards.
• Assessed operational risks affecting stations, routes and passengers, and provided practical recommendations to improve safety and readiness.
• Coordinated with government entities and relevant institutions, and led field teams to ensure disciplined, timely and accurate execution.

Security Trainer – Public Transport Security Techniques at Specialized Training Center for Public Security – Ministry of Interior (2025-01)

• Instructed and assessed security personnel in public transport security procedures, route protection and passenger safety.

Head of the Public Roads Security Unit at General Directorate of National Security – Tunisian Ministry of Interior (2018-01 – 2024-12)

• Led field teams and planned large-scale security campaigns and targeted operations against criminal elements and wanted persons.
• Directed rapid responses to security crises, terrorist threats, riots and major public-order incidents.
• Coordinated fixed and mobile patrols, secured public streets, and protected official routes for senior officials and government delegations.
• Supervised security operations for major international events and led stadium public-order operations, including major sporting events in 2018.
• Managed crowd safety inside and outside stadiums to ensure secure and orderly event delivery.

Public Order and Crowd-Control Training Officer at National School for Training National Security Officers and Police (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Delivered theoretical and practical training in public-order procedures, crowd control, protection of people and property, and event security.
• Trained newly graduated officers to comply with official security procedures and operational guidelines.

Head of the National Security Center and Assistant Center Head at El Menzah National Security District (2016-09 – 2017-08)

• Managed daily national security center operations and local judicial and security matters while serving as Acting Center Head and Assistant Center Head.

Company Commander – Public Roads Security Units at National Security District, Tunisian Ministry of Interior (2016-06 – 2016-09)

• Commanded public roads security units and coordinated operational support for field security formations.

Master's Degree in Public Law – Military Academy of the Ground Forces – Fondouk Jedid (2013-09 – 2015-06)

Bachelor's Degree in Public Law – Military Academy of the Ground Forces – Fondouk Jedid (2010-09 – 2013-06)

Baccalaureate in Economics and Management – Secondary School of Ben Arous (2009-09 – 2010-06)