charlie mccann

senior permenant staff instructor

About

Highly trained and qualified Security & Close Protection Professional and former Army Senior NCO with over 20 years’ experience of managing security operations, manned and mobile guarding, VIP protection and event security within hostile and non-hostile environments, worldwide. Key Skills: Team Leadership & Logistics Management | Security & Close Protection | Mobile Security & Manned Guarding | Risk & Threat Assessment/Evaluation | Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance | Weapons Specialist & Range Manager | Route Planning & Reconnaissance | Radio Communications Systems | Search Techniques | Conflict Management | Advanced Tier Operations Medic | Customer Service | Training Delivery & Team Briefings DV Cleared

Country

united kingdom

City

united kingdom

Industry

security and investigations

Skill

afghanistan, military logistics, reconnaissance, military experience, security clearance, army, operational planning, command, military operations, military, weapons, contingency planning, nato, tactics, force protection, logistics management, operations management, security management, first aid, risk assessment, close protection, logistics, training delivery, leadership development, negotiation, physical security, security operations, defence, emergency management, combat, command and control, counterinsurgency, crisis management, personal security, security training, supervisory skills, surveillance, weapons handling, weapons training, counterterrorism, defensive driving, microsoft excel, exercises, team leadership, security, asset protection, counter surveillance, event security, threat assessment, radio communication

Experience

security and logistics manager

hm forces

2009-6 - 2011-5 · 2 yrs

ssm

hm forces

2011-5 - 2013-12 · 2 yrs 8 mos

* Squadron Sergeant Major/Acting RSM responsible for providing security for facilities, transport and stores distribution, as well as writing all security policies and procedures. * Focal point for camp security, coordinated manpower for manned and mobile guarding. * Carried out security, risk and threat analysis and led crisis management strategies for unit. * Oversaw use of CCTV, body/vehicle searches and communication systems. * Coordinated force protection, oversaw manned guarding and provided protective escorts for personnel moving around highly volatile, hostile sectors during tours of Iraq & Afghanistan. * Supervised issue and supply of ammunition and explosives, in compliance with strict health & safety policies and legislation.

senior permenant staff instructor

hm forces

2013-12 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos

Led a team of 5 instructors and 60 Army Reservists and responsible for managing the delivery of mandatory security, weapons and logistics training to over 300 specialist personnel. Carried out regular checks to ensure all security, weapons, vehicles and logistics equipment maintained and fit for purpose to minimise downtime, in line with organisational standards. Qualified Range Manager, oversaw all range training and updated SOPs in line with legislation.