Joshua Bernard Isaacs
Regional Head Of Security
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Dedicated security professional with over 10 years of experience. Proven track record of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance overall security.
A Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Encouraging manager with talents in leading and motivating whilst making use of independent decision making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Head of security
SA Metal Group
Johannesburg
05.2021 - Current
- Job activity: Responsible for the safety/security of 5 branches, people and assets
- Ensure the department runs within company standard operating procedures
- Manage security fleet
- Lead a security team consisting of administration, site managers, supervisors, escort drivers and security officers
- Lead external/ internal investigations
- Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Operations Manager
CORTAC
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Job activity: Lead a staff compliment of approx. 150 employees consisting of supervisors, shift commanders, tactical officers & guards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- South African Police Service Liaison, including involvement in high level arrest operations
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Disciplinary hearings and process
- Fleet management
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Tactical operational planning and deployment for large scale events & special projects
- Undercover operations & covert intelligence gathering
- Lead solutions architect for high risk/ under threat area's
Tactical Intelligence Investigator
CAP, Community Active Protection
Johannesburg
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information as well as physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with witnesses, families, neighbors, friends and suspects
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with the South African Police Services on investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Victim support
Security Specialist
Israel Defense Forces
Tel Aviv
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Activity: Special security unit within the IDF Safeguarding "under threat" infrastructure & personnel at the Military and intelligence headquarters
- Patrolled and monitored premises on foot
- Screened incoming people, personal belongings, and shipments
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter terrorist threats
- Responded quickly to emergency situations
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent terrorist actions
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Close Protection Operative
Defensive Training Concepts
Johannesburg
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Job activity: Physically protect designated Very Important Persons (V.I.P)
- Provided counter surveillance
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Control room operator
CAP, Community Active Protection
Johannesburg
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Activity: Liaise with clients and community telephonically
- Emergency/ incident in progress distress calls
- Dispatch reaction/ patrol vehicles
- Record and log all relevant information
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches, investigations and incidents
- Promoted to part-time shift commander To control, manage and co-ordinate command center
Education
Security Management Certificate -
Alison
Online, Distance Learning High School Diploma -
Sandringham High School
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Staff Management
Additional Information
PSIRA (Private security industry regulatory authority):
- Grade A
Industry related certifications:
- Provide static protection to designated persons - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 244317
- Provide protection to designated persons whilst embussing or debussing - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 244334
- Provide pedestrian escort to designated persons - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 244327
- Provide close protection to designated persons whilst in transit - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 244319
- Explain the requirements of becoming a security service provider - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 246694
- Perform basic firefighting - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 12484
- Certified to apply tactical knowledge in the use of firearms - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 123510
- Certified in the knowlege of the firearms control act (60 of 2000) - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 117705
- Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 116534
- Supervise firearm training - SAQA UNIT STANDARD 123520
- Supervise shooting excercises SAQA UNIT STANDARD 123516
Firearm competencies:
- Handgun
- Shotgun
- Rifle
- Self loading carbine
Timeline
Regional Head of security
SA Metal Group
05.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
CORTAC
01.2016 - 07.2020
Tactical Intelligence Investigator
CAP, Community Active Protection
12.2014 - 12.2015
Security Specialist
Israel Defense Forces
01.2012 - 11.2014
Close Protection Operative
Defensive Training Concepts
06.2010 - 01.2012
Control room operator
CAP, Community Active Protection
03.2010 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Sandringham High School
01.2003 - 12.2007
Security Management Certificate -
Alison
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