Gary Fairhurst

Security Operations Lead at Allied Universal

Gary Fairhurst has a diverse work history in the security industry. Gary has held various roles in different companies, showcasing their experience and expertise in security operations. In their most recent role at Allied Universal, they served as a Security Operations Lead, responsible for managing the safety and protection of multi-national corporate clients. Prior to this, they were a Security Manager at the same company, where they recruited, trained, and organized a 30-man guard-force and implemented security plans to improve site perimeter and access control.

Before joining Allied Universal, Fairhurst worked as a Close Protection/Security Manager on a freelance basis and provided security and chauffeur services to high-profile individuals and corporate clients. Gary also worked as a Security Chauffeur/Driver for a London-based oil and gas company, delivering secure transportation and close protection services.

Fairhurst's experience also includes working as a PSD Team Leader at Unity Resources Group, where they led a team providing protection for contractors involved in an oil and gas pipeline construction project. Gary produced risk assessments, conducted threat analyses, and managed crisis situations.

Additionally, Fairhurst has worked as a Security Manager at Deloittes, a Surveillance Team Leader at Ironside Associates Ltd, and a Security Detail Team Leader at Olive Group.

Overall, Fairhurst has a proven track record of effectively managing security operations, conducting risk assessments, and providing close protection services.

Gary Fairhurst attended Monks Dyke High School, but no information is provided regarding the year of enrollment or completion. In addition to their high school education, Gary has obtained various certifications including Advanced Driver from the Institute of Advanced Motorists and The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Close Protection Licence from the Security & Investigations Authority, Dive Master from PADI, First Person on Scene (intermediate) FPOS (i), Level 3 Award in Advanced Driving from BTEC, Level 3 Award in Security Chauffeuring from BTEC, and Level 3 in Close Protection from BTEC.

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Timeline

  • Security Operations Lead

    August, 2019 - present

  • Security Manager

    July, 2019