Meet the Team
Ken has worked in the security industry since November 1989, during his extensive career he has undertaken numerous roles within the sector.
Initially working as a front-line Security Officer during his time he gained knowledge and experience in gate duties, report writing searching and radio procedures, Ken then progressed to the position of CCTV Operator responsible for monitoring a reporting incident within Plymouth City Centre
Ken was then selected for promotion to Mobile Supervisor, duties included but not limited to patrols of occupied and vacant properties, alarm responses, vehicle immobilisation, he then added Dog handling to his portfolio of skills and was involved in searching of premises and tracking suspects.
After several years as a Mobile Supervisor, Ken was promoted to Deputy Operations Manager reporting directly to the board of Directors and responsible for 150 employees this included welfare, discipline and scheduling.
Ken was then tasked to project manage the building of an Alarm Receiving Centre in Plymouth, dealing design, integration and then management once the build was competed including writing the operational documents for accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001
Ken is now a Director of Security Management South West Limited a successful and expanding security Company in Devon and Cornwall employing in excess of 100 PAYE Officers, providing Manned Guarding, Mobile patrols, keyholding, Training and Event Security.
Tony is a highly skilled and experienced security officer and trainer, after leaving the armed forces Tony started getting some qualifications under his belt to make him more employable in the ever changing security industry.
Tony completed his teaching qualifications and worked for 3 years at South Devon College teaching 16-19 year olds security based qualifications, during his time there he also travelled to America to teach first aid qualifications to close protection officers with A list clients.
Tony wanted to become operational again and took a position with Security Management South West in Plymouth as their General Manager, Tony set up the training wing for the company and has since been teaching all over the world, teaching security courses and spectator safety.
Tony can teach over 80 different qualifications at the current time but pushes security courses and spectator safety , this is where on-going training is a must and with his knowledge and background in the industry can make it relevant to everyone in today’s current climate.
Tony does not stop striving in his own CPD as is currently working towards his BTEC level 5 diploma in security management.
I served 16 years in the Armed Forces before joining the security industry in 1995, I have worked in various roles including retail, static, site supervisor and night shift controller, so I have dealt with a variety of people and situations. I have been employed by SMSW for 8 years and in my new role I will continue to rota shifts and carry out day to day office duties.
Rob joined the security industry in 2012 through the Job Centre, gaining his Front Line Security Industry License to work at the Olympics. During his training Rob gained skills in Conflict Management, Spectator Safety, along with becoming a Fire Marshal and dealing with incidents.
Since then he has furthered his skills by working as a Retail Security Officer, enhancing his skills further in dealing with the public. Rob then moved to static security where he learned access control and the operation of barrier controls. This included the checking of ID’s and signing visitors in and out of site.
Rob also trained as a Crime Scene Officer and learned skills, including control of a crime scene cordon, and the chain of evidence.
Rob moved on to become a Mobile Response Officer and furthered his skills which included Patrols of occupied and vacant premises scheduled Locks & unlocks, dealing with incidents and Alarm response.
While as a Mobile Officer Rob was promoted to supervisor and has furthered his skills to include scheduling work and employees, book staff on and off site, logging any incidents, producing and updating site cards, report writing, and meeting clients and officers for site surveys, and briefings.
My position with Security Management arose due to the ever expanding growth of the company. I have been a part of the team for just over a year and a half and my role is responsible for all financial and administrative aspects, I can truly say that I enjoy the work and the people. I am a former chef, waitress and bartender and am currently completing an advanced diploma in accountancy technician. I am married with 3 step children and a member of an indoor bowls team.
