Victoria B. MSyl, M.ISRM, Dip Pi, RISC
Founder and Director Soteria Security Group® at Soteria Security Group®- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Member
Association of Security ConsultantsAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
National Certificate in Workplace Investigation
CMP - CMP Resolutions - Conflict Management Plus LtdMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified membership
The Security InstituteMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Private Investigations
Expedite Detective AgencyMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analysts Notebook V9
South Wales PoliceJul, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Prevention Specialist
UK Ministry of DefenceMar, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA)
Avon and Somerset PoliceFeb, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Criminal Investigator
Royal Military PoliceMay, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
Royal Military PoliceApr, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
Security Clearance (SC)
UK Ministry of DefenceMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Fraud Awareness for Employees
Praxis42 | Making Compliance Easy™Jan, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Soteria Security Group®
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and Director Soteria Security Group®
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Apr 2022 - Present
Soteria Security Group is a professional and dynamic security company that specialises in providing clients with discreet operational capabilities. As a leading industry expert, Soteria Security Group is committed to exceeding the standards for exceptional service. We believe that our clients deserve secure and reliable security solutions, and we are dedicated to delivering exceptional excellence. At Soteria, our clients' needs are at the forefront of our vision. Our primary goal is to provide comprehensive and sophisticated security solutions that ensure your safety and peace of mind. We believe that the sense of security and confidence that comes with a complete security solution is invaluable. Show less
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CMP - CMP Resolutions - Conflict Management Plus Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Practitioner
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Feb 2022 - Present
Working as an associate practitioner I act as an independent workplace investigator on CMP's behalf covering Equality & Diversity issues, conduct and disciplinary cases up to senior levels spanning a variety of private, public and 3rd sector organisations. Working as an associate practitioner I act as an independent workplace investigator on CMP's behalf covering Equality & Diversity issues, conduct and disciplinary cases up to senior levels spanning a variety of private, public and 3rd sector organisations.
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Prometheus Policing Services
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training Instructor
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Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Part of an all-female military training team, providing military training and mentoring of recruits in the Middle East. Part of an all-female military training team, providing military training and mentoring of recruits in the Middle East.
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Security, Intelligence & Operations Officer - British Embassy, Kabul
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2021
Part of a small, dynamic team providing support, and security and intelligence advice to a range of Her Majesty’s Government departments operating at one of the United Kingdom’s busiest embassies. Utilised excellent analytical report writing skills to present information in a clear and concise manner. Key contributions; • Designed and developed a multitude of intelligence products at the government level, addressing tactical, operational, and strategic issues. • Provided risk consultation, incident management and crisis management strategies. • Ensured security training and inductions were completed to increase proficiency and effectiveness of personnel. • Strategic planning, development, and maintenance of positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. • Enabled liaison between all departments and external agencies within the embassy and providing essential security advice. • Provided advice and briefing reports to management on matters related to security updates. • Maintained a deep understanding of information management, classification levels and data integrity. • Managed the access control systems securing the confidential area, in particular the creation and issuing of passes and identification cards, having assured the correct entitlement to a pass type. • Investigated security breaches, often using my Police experience to do so and offering remedial recommendations. • Conducted investigations when required and acted as the point of contact responsible for accessing the CCTV system for the whole embassy estate. (a daily requirement during very serious incidents or when a full security investigation is required) • Assisted the senior security managers with VIP and VVIP visits, and during special embassy events. • Assisted the senior security managers during the planning and conduction of security exercises. Show less
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Olive Group (A Constellis Company)
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Regional Administration & Human Resource Manager
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Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
Provided Human Resource (HR) and Administration support tailored to the private security industry, company regional manager, over eight hundred Expat personnel and over one thousand local national employees. Key contributions; • Developed and maintained HR & Administration policies and procedures, ensuring their compliance and synergy to the corporate policy requirements, • Designed and developed a communication strategy to ensure compliance by all personnel. • Led coached and developed a high performing team. • Compliance, operation, monitoring and reporting in line with Human Resource requirements Show less
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Aegis Defense Services, LLC
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations/Intelligence Officer
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
USF-S -DOC, Basra/Baghdad/Al Asad, Iraq, United States Forces-Iraq Contractor’s Operations Center (CONOC - USF-I) Role: I had responsibility for the provision of a direct interface between the Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and the community of Private Security Companies (PSC). Responsibilities: • Oversight and monitoring of over three hundred daily movements, coordinating these movements with the MSC, • Provide daily intelligence briefings and liaison, • Monitoring, movement and coordination of military support for PSCs during incidents. • Coordinated providing incident management ensuring the operations room and wider area emergency responses were effective in order to protect all personnel. Show less
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South Wales Police
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United Kingdom
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Intelligence Officer
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Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
Role: As an Intelligence Officer, I developed and evaluated intelligence, assessing the threat, risk, harm, vulnerabilities and opportunities that exist and identifying gaps. I managed the dissemination of the assessment or intelligence product, support reactive, proactive and/or crimes in action and provided advice on appropriate tactical options to support policing priorities. Responsibilities: • Receive and assess information on the intelligence system and disseminate to relevant parties, in line with confidentiality, sensitivity and duty of care policies and relevant legislation to ensure intelligence is processed correctly. • Gather, research and evaluate information (in accordance with a defined and agreed collection plan where applicable) to identify gaps, and patterns, and inform (de)briefing, tasking and RIPA authorities (where appropriate and in accordance to principles of legality, necessity and proportionality). • Prepare and deliver intelligence products to clearly and accurately inform decision-making, and providing advice on tactical options. • Establish and maintain networks with internal and/or external partners at all levels of seniority to ensure appropriate information sharing in support of a timely response and to achieve shared objectives. • Adhere to all legal frameworks, key working principles, policies and guidance relevant to the role to ensure information and intelligence is handled and processed legally. • Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of latest techniques and tactics, best practice, and information relevant to the role. Show less
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British Army
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Royal Military Police – British Army
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Aug 1996 - Jul 2009
Role: Whilst serving in the Army for 13 years I had the opportunity to take on a variety of roles and positions reaching the rank of Sergeant (SNCO). Responsibilities: Worked within several busy Police Stations across the world carrying out investigations and producing meticulous case files and reports. Including: • Local Intelligence/Crime Reduction Officer. o Gathering, recording, evaluating and disseminating of resulting intelligence within a large and extremely busy Garrison (16 Air Assault Brigade Colchester). o Management and coordination of daily intelligence briefings to the current day and night shifts, as well as briefing high-ranking Officers from the three Forces on their current intelligence and crime problems within our AOR (Area of Responsibility). • Continuity Non Commissioned Officer (CONCO). o CONCO based in Armagh Northern Ireland o Responsible for the provision of ground orientation, terrorist recognition and area briefs to troops deployed throughout Northern Ireland. • Operation Training and Advisory Group (OPTAG) Germany. o Specialist instructor teaching Rules of Engagement (ROE), search and arrest procedures, forensic awareness, crime scene management and evidence handling/collection. • Chief of The General Staff (CGS) Presentation Team. o Two years with the CGS briefing team which is part of the army presentation team. I was part of a high profiled and influential team presenting to audiences of 300 plus. • Specialist Instructor to the Iraq Police Force. o As a specialist instructor in Basra, Iraq, teaching Rules of Engagement (ROE), search and arrest procedures, forensic awareness, crime scene management, evidence handling/collection, basic drill and weapons handling tests. Given the job roles mentioned above, I had also served in Germany, Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Iraq and the United Kingdom. Show less
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