Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
WALTER VAKAPORA

WALTER VAKAPORA

Manly,Australia

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional with over 20 years of expertise in Security, Building Services, and Hospitality. Proven track record in managing security operations, overseeing building maintenance, and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in risk management, team leadership, and operational efficiency across diverse environments, including corporate facilities, residential complexes, and hospitality venues. Strong focus on safety compliance, quality service delivery, and fostering positive client and team relationships. Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of operations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Able Protection Services
02.2021 - Current
  • Threat Assessment & Risk Management, Physical Security
  • Security Awareness, Team Building, Health & Safety, Consulting, Leadership
  • Retail Sales, Public Safety, Information Security, Equipment Audit
  • Personnel Security, Crisis Management, Investigations, Auditing
  • Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), Risk Management, Interpersonal Skills
  • Microsoft Office, Public Communications, Body Language
  • Investigations, Compliance, Executive Protection, Training

Relief Security Manager

Assetlink Group
11.2020 - Current
  • Ongoing training for SOP's and identify any new KPI's in training.
  • Every 3-6 months we conduct a false FIRE DRILL during open trade hours, all staffs are to help with egress.
  • Conduct regular checks on FIP Room every 6 hours on a daily basis, whilst maintaining probe point checks and trolley sweeps.
  • Maintain ongoing checks on medical equipment and update all medical first-aid, Defibrillator every 3-6 months.
  • Regular updates on practicing a COVID Safe environment throughout the center.
  • Maintain A Roster Of Two Different Sites Between Macarthur Square and Rouse Hill Town Center.
  • Ensuring all guards are maintaining social distancing amongst customers throughout areas of the center.

Senior Guard Supervisor/ Team Leader

GVMI/CVEM/ISEC/NES/RED DAWN/NSM SECURITY
03.2018 - Current
  • Allocation of guards and making sure that they understand their role in position.
  • Maintaining 2-way radio checks, monitoring all areas the cctv can't cover for suspicious activities.
  • Back of house foot patrol checks in making sure social distancing and no smoking at all times during the event.
  • First response with any emergency services throughout the event for extra help.
  • Regular patrols conducted throughout the event welfare checks of the guards.
  • Conducting day to day operations, dispatching guards to allocated positions.
  • Induction training for new guards, ensuring they meet companies presentational requirements.
  • Liaising with NSW Police, ADF, Australian Borders, NSW Health And Hotel Management who serve within Quarantining purposes.
  • Allocation of supervisor's throughout operational areas in maintaining regular checks on security personnel.
  • Operate within the Hygiene and Sanitary standards set under Public Health.
  • Update and maintain operational standards and procedures in compliance with the NSW Public Health Order and Departments of Premier and Cabinet
  • Regular entry and exit checks at all areas of the events ensure a safe and friendly environment for everyone.

Surveillance Officer

Sydney Trains/ BRI Security/ Evolution Security
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Equipment checks before and after, collecting intel to help plan each deployment.
  • Complete Spreadsheet and follow up on reports and photos taken, conduct regular patrols of the area and monitor our motion sensor mouse trap every deployment.
  • Hourly welfare checks and detailed reports, Plan of response/ detain trespassers.

K9-Handler

Sydney Trains/ BRI Security/ Evolution Security
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Equipment checks on every gear making it safe for you and your work wife, secure perimeter before every shift.
  • Set up a workstation for your K9 Officer before deploying, depending on the job site, making sure SOPs & WHS applies.
  • Maintaining patrols of the area whilst conducting hourly reports to base making sure we report or eliminate any threat that may cause harm to you and your K9 Officer.

Support Worker

Sydney Trains/ BRI Security/ Evolution Security
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Complete shift handover or any updates on clients behavior, follow up on SOP's & WHS to where the client wants to spend his day and conduct regular updates.
  • Making sure us staff maintain line of sight, of the client ensuring his welfare when away from clients residence.
  • Follow up of any incidents on shift
  • Continue Training Restraint & Cert Levels.

3IC Supervisor

Ivy Bar
03.2015 - 09.2017
  • Certified pool lifesaver by NSW Surf Life Saving induction training, ensure guests are following pool area rules and also maintain guests approaching intoxication especially anyone near the pool area.
  • Monitoring every area during patrols and reporting back to control, also conduct full lockdown sweep of all areas at the end of operating hours 100 meters away from the venue. Conduct all ongoing training on-site.
  • All reports documented for every incident on shift, maintaining crowd control and monitoring any suspicious activities within certain areas.
  • Supervising guards during Private functions and ensuring clients safety.
  • Providing constant transit escorts to safe area, complete regular patrol checks
  • Conduct procedures of unlocking the center of 2 stages, reports of any suspicious activities, probe and loading dock checks.
  • Monitoring crowd control in certain areas of the center, maintaining regular checks on tenants ensure center management policies are implemented. Etc lease line
  • Ongoing Training for our security team to ensure our regulations are dated, making sure that our response time is acted upon.

Senior Rover

Castle Towers
03.2015 - 09.2017
  • Certified pool lifesaver by NSW Surf Life Saving induction training, ensure guests are following pool area rules and also maintain guests approaching intoxication especially anyone near the pool area.
  • Monitoring every area during patrols and reporting back to control, also conduct full lockdown sweep of all areas at the end of operating hours 100 meters away from the venue. Conduct all ongoing training on-site.
  • All reports documented for every incident on shift, maintaining crowd control and monitoring any suspicious activities within certain areas.
  • Supervising guards during Private functions and ensuring clients safety.
  • Providing constant transit escorts to safe area, complete regular patrol checks
  • Conduct procedures of unlocking the center of 2 stages, reports of any suspicious activities, probe and loading dock checks.
  • Monitoring crowd control in certain areas of the center, maintaining regular checks on tenants ensure center management policies are implemented. Etc lease line
  • Ongoing Training for our security team to ensure our regulations are dated, making sure that our response time is acted upon.

Security Manager

Martin Place Bar
03.2015 - 09.2017
  • Certified pool lifesaver by NSW Surf Life Saving induction training, ensure guests are following pool area rules and also maintain guests approaching intoxication especially anyone near the pool area.
  • Monitoring every area during patrols and reporting back to control, also conduct full lockdown sweep of all areas at the end of operating hours 100 meters away from the venue. Conduct all ongoing training on-site.
  • All reports documented for every incident on shift, maintaining crowd control and monitoring any suspicious activities within certain areas.
  • Supervising guards during Private functions and ensuring clients safety.
  • Providing constant transit escorts to safe area, complete regular patrol checks
  • Conduct procedures of unlocking the center of 2 stages, reports of any suspicious activities, probe and loading dock checks.
  • Monitoring crowd control in certain areas of the center, maintaining regular checks on tenants ensure center management policies are implemented. Etc lease line
  • Ongoing Training for our security team to ensure our regulations are dated, making sure that our response time is acted upon.

Security Building Manager & Maintenance

Edinburgh Castle
11.2002 - 09.2014
  • Overseeing security procedures, fire prevention safety systems, ensuring contractors complete jobs upon inspection.
  • Supervising grounds staff. Hiring employees or contractors as needed to maintain, repair, or improve the property.
  • Maintaining close relationships with the client and their representatives.
  • Roster rotation amongst security, bar staff and cleaners.
  • Conducted regular room audit checks.

Education

Training - First-Aid Certificate

TCP
09.2021
HLTAID003 (2024-09-03)

Certificate III - Security Operations

A.T.A.R.O
06.2017
  • CPP30411
  • Certificate III Security Operations
  • CPPSEC 2011A
  • Control Access To & Exit From Premises
  • CPPSEC 2015
  • Patrol Premises
  • CPPSEC 2014
  • Operate Basic Security Equipment

Certificate - undefined

Advanced Resuscitation
06.2016
ARC Certificate Training

Statement Of Attainment - RSA & RCG Certificate

Allies Security Services Pty Ltd
02.2015
  • RSA Certificate – 587363
  • RCG Certificate – 587417

Statement Of Attainment - Security Certificate

Allies Security Services Pty Ltd
02.2015
CPP20212 Certificate II Security Operations

Training - undefined

NSW Surf Life Saving
01.2015
Statement Of Attainment

Course - undefined

NSW Work Health & Safety, St Mary
01.2007
Certificate General Construction Induction (White Card)

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Operations monitoring
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Planning and implementation
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Operations oversight
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Employee motivation
  • Staff development
  • Customer relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Academic Certificates
  • Sports Achievement Awards
  • Hospitality Certificates & Awards

Certification

RSA CERTIFICATE

SENIOR FIRST AID CERTIFICATE

SECURITY OPERATIONS CERTIFICATE II

SECURITY OPERATIONS CERTIFICATE III

Timeline

Operations Manager - Able Protection Services
02.2021 - Current
Relief Security Manager - Assetlink Group
11.2020 - Current
Senior Guard Supervisor/ Team Leader - GVMI/CVEM/ISEC/NES/RED DAWN/NSM SECURITY
03.2018 - Current
Surveillance Officer - Sydney Trains/ BRI Security/ Evolution Security
10.2015 - 03.2018
K9-Handler - Sydney Trains/ BRI Security/ Evolution Security
10.2015 - 03.2018
Support Worker - Sydney Trains/ BRI Security/ Evolution Security
10.2015 - 03.2018
3IC Supervisor - Ivy Bar
03.2015 - 09.2017
Senior Rover - Castle Towers
03.2015 - 09.2017
Security Manager - Martin Place Bar
03.2015 - 09.2017
Security Building Manager & Maintenance - Edinburgh Castle
11.2002 - 09.2014
TCP - Training, First-Aid Certificate
A.T.A.R.O - Certificate III, Security Operations
Advanced Resuscitation - Certificate,
Allies Security Services Pty Ltd - Statement Of Attainment, RSA & RCG Certificate
Allies Security Services Pty Ltd - Statement Of Attainment, Security Certificate
NSW Surf Life Saving - Training,
NSW Work Health & Safety - Course,

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