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Yurii Shelar
Position Applied: Close Protection Officer
: Ukraine | Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Langu Citizenship ages:
Native Russian and Ukrainian,
Fluent English

Profile
Experienced Security and Safety Professional with a strong background in operational security, mission preparation, VIP protection. Proven expertise in high-risk environments, international missions, and secure transport operations. Committed to ensuring the safety of personnel and assets through strategic planning, risk assessment, and team leadership.
Key Qualifications
• Over 15 years of experience in security operations for international organizations and private clients.
• Military background with deployments under Operation Iraqi Freedom and UN Missions in Liberia.
• Certified in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Maritime Security Operations, and CounterPiracy Training.
• Expertise in mission preparation, evacuation procedures, and emergency response planning.
• Operated an armored SUV (B6)
• Strong operational experience in high-risk environments including active conflict zones.
• Proficient in using security technologies, secure communications, and operational logistics support.
Professional Experience

Close Protection Officer /Security Driver — Private Client (Business Executive) · January 2025 – Till now
• Provided close protection and secure transportation for a high-profile client.
• Operated an armored SUV (B6) and premium sedans; applied defensive/evasive driving in urban and highway environments.
• Conducted advance route planning (primary/secondary), door-to-door timing, and low-profile movements.
• Performed route/venue reconnaissance, choke-point analysis, and secure pick-up/drop-off procedures.
• Coordinated with residential/venue security and dispatch; maintained radio discipline and movement logs.
• Maintained vehicle readiness: pre-trip inspections, comms/medical kit, fuel management; supported convoy movements when required.

Security Guard — International Organization for Migration (IOM) / EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM)
April 2024 – November 2024, Odesa

•Secured mission facilities for staff and visitors: access control, ID/badge verification, screening, visitor logs, escorted visitors; adhered to IOM access-control and site-security guidance.
•Performed vehicle fleet monitoring: GPS/AVL tracking of mission vehicles, route/speed compliance, trip and fuel logging, exception reporting, coordination with dispatch.
•Conducted perimeter patrols and CCTV surveillance; maintained UHF/VHF radio discipline and ensured integrity of access points.
•Maintained incident-response readiness: alarms/alerts, initial situation assessment, evacuation drills, escalation via SFP/SSO, incident reporting under UNSMS procedures.
•Provided operational security support to EUBAM (HQ in Odesa): coordinated visits, liaised with partner authorities, ensured security standards during mission events.

Close Protection Officer /Security Driver— Private Client (Business Executive) · June 2022 – April 2024
• Provided close protection and secure transportation for a high-profile client.
• Operated an armored SUV (B6) and premium sedans; applied defensive/evasive driving in urban and highway environments.
• Conducted advance route planning (primary/secondary), door-to-door timing, and low-profile movements.
• Performed route/venue reconnaissance, choke-point analysis, and secure pick-up/drop-off procedures.
• Coordinated with residential/venue security and dispatch; maintained radio discipline and movement logs.
• Maintained vehicle readiness: pre-trip inspections, comms/medical kit, fuel management; supported convoy movements when required.

Maritime Security Operator — M.S. Security & Personnel LTD · May 2021–Jan 2022
• General shipboard security in port: gangway control, screening, patrols, and logging in line with ISPS and the ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports.
• Stowaway prevention during cargo operations: perimeter integrity, coordination with port/agent, incident documentation under IMO FAL.13(42) stowaway guidelines.
• Staff and passenger security support: muster procedures, safety briefings, coordination with SSO/PFSO, adherence to internal SOPs.
Selected results (sample): prevented N unauthorized-access attempts; conducted M joint checks with PFSO; zero injuries or lost-time incidents.

Maritime Security Operator (Embarked) — Urmed Maritime Security 2019–2020
Worked in the High Risk Area (Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean) for Salama Fikira, MAST, Bowline.
• Ship/crew protection in line with BMP5: transit planning, vessel hardening, dedicated lookout/watch, liaison with Master/CSO, citadel preparedness and drills.
• Shipboard access control and documentation per ISPS Code / SOLAS XI-2: gangway security, CP/PR, brief/debrief, incident logs aligned with the Ship Security Plan (SSP).
• RUF compliance, risk management and reporting; coordination with owner, P&I representatives and military advisories as per BMP guidance.
Selected results (sample): X safe HRA transits with zero incidents; Y citadel/penetration drills conducted; Z contingency routes prepared.

Personal Security Specialist Self-Employed
2013 – 2018
• Delivered close protection and security logistics for private clients.
• Developed and implemented personalized security protocols.
Military Service – Armed Forces of Ukraine 2003 – 2006
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: Guarded police stations and prisons, conducted urban patrols in An Numaniyah.
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: Provided personal defense for brigade management officers.
• UN Mission in Liberia: Airfield and base security operations.
Certifications
• Maritime Security Officer Course, SVS Risk Group Poland
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Level 1, SVS Risk Group Poland
• Maritime Firearms Competency Certification, SVS Risk Group Poland
• Security Awareness Training, Kyiv Center
• Basic Safety Training, Kyiv Center
• CPO Certificate
• MAST Maritime Security Operator Counter Piracy Course, MAST Ltd (UK)

Additional Information
• Advanced risk assessment and operational planning skills.
• Strong skills in mission preparation and emergency response coordination.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, basic security software).

Summary
Strong field experience in international and high-risk environments, backed by military service and professional security certifications. Ready to lead and support security and safety teams in mission-critical operations.