Gareth Pearce
Stavanger
Summary
Dynamic RAF Police Squadron Leader with extensive experience leading a variety of teams in high-stakes security environments. Demonstrated expertise in Counter Intelligence and Security and Operational Risk Management, significantly enhancing threat awareness for British Forces and NATO. Proficient in cross-agency coordination and operational planning, driving strategies that protect sensitive assets and reinforce NATO forces against hybrid warfare tactics. Committed to advancing security protocols to adapt to evolving threats.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RAF Police Officer
Royal Air Force
Various
07.2013 - Current
- Supervised a group of 50 in delivering policing support to an RAF Unit housing sensitive resources and totaling over 1000 individuals.
- Advised command team on critical security and risk management strategies.
- Delivered security expertise for the program board working on the new Chinook variant integration.
- Provided commanders with mitigation strategies after conducting thorough protective security reviews.
- Oversaw a workforce dedicated to executing security strategies and Counter-Intelligence tasks for UK forces based in Cyprus.
- Established a comprehensive framework to help commanders manage contingencies based on identified vulnerabilities in British Units stationed in Cyprus.
- Developed and delivered a cyber-vulnerabilities assessment to each of the British units in Cyprus, highlighting their online presence and offering services to tighten security controls.
- Generated month-on-month growth in security threat reporting engagement metrics with an average reach of 5000 people after two years.
- Collaborating with partner agencies, I crafted an insider threat package tailored for Locally Employed Contractors and higher-level management, incorporating a detailed vetting process.
- Conducted Counter Intelligence investigations to assess threats from individuals and organizations against British Forces Cyprus.
- Devised mitigation strategies that helped reduce NATO presence in host countries.
- Oversaw top-secret assets and data management within a SCIF facility, and conducted investigations into serious breaches of information.
- Collaborated within a multinational 5 Eyes Intelligence Cell to deliver actionable information to commanders.
- Directed security initiatives for military personnel and their relatives amidst organized crime, high criminality, and serious espionage threat environments.
- Provided local atmospherics and threat analysis to safeguard Afghan evacuees in Kosovo, where a severe threat had been recognized, mitigating the threat, and ensuring the security of all personnel.
- Enhanced interview procedures by updating SOP, improving compliance and integrity.
- Contributed subject matter expertise on Russian hybrid warfare tactics and Russian intelligence services threats to NATO forces, aiding in comprehensive regional plan development.
- Leading a team of over 130 people, I provided an integrated risk management and security overview for all stakeholders in the F-35 program.
- Led production of a risk mitigation package for Combat Air Force against threats such as commercial espionage and terrorism.
- Directed risk mitigation efforts for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), while situated 8,000 miles from home base.
- Organized and led working groups to manage and mitigate identified threats.
- Coordinated and managed the Foreign Secretary's visit to BFSAI.
- Contributed to creating realistic training scenarios for NATO Operational and Tactical level exercises, by integrating expertise from experienced professionals across various sectors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Science
York St John University
York08-2011
Skills
- Team Leader
- Counter Intelligence Manager
- Security Risk Manager
- Operational Risk Manager
- Threat Assessor
- Protective Security Practitioner
- Investigative Manager
- Operational Planner
- Exercise and Scenario Planner
- Cross-Agency Coordination
Certification
- RAF Initial Officer Training
- Defence Counter Intelligence Managers Course
- STRAP Security Course
- Protective Security Course
- NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course
- NATO Exercise Planning Course
- CPNI Insider Threat Course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RAF Police Officer
Royal Air Force
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Science
York St John University
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