Beka

Beka Abazadze
Current Location: Iraq / Ukraine Resident | Phone: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Languages: Georgian, English, Russian

Professional Profile

Senior Security Professional and PSD Team Leader with extensive experience in high-threat
environments (Iraq, Haiti, Afghanistan). Expert in operational security planning, comprehensive
risk assessment, and crisis mitigation. Proven track record in managing complex security
operations, leading multicultural teams, and ensuring compliance with international safety standards.
Highly skilled in strategic security management, emergency response planning, and risk management
for both private security and humanitarian sectors.

Professional Experience

PSD Team Leader – Al Hurea Security | Basra, Iraq | Current

• Lead and coordinate complex close protection, static, and mobile security operations.
• Develop detailed security risk assessments and contingency plans for high-profile client
movements.
• Manage team operations, including resource allocation, mission briefing, and incident command in
high-threat environments.

Guard Shift Leader – GardaWorld Federal Services | Haiti | 2024 – Current/Recent

• Authored and implemented security standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency
protocols.
• Conducted strategic site security audits and continuous risk assessments.
• Supervised large security teams, ensuring strict adherence to global safety standards and incident
reporting compliance.

Close Protection Operator | Afghanistan | 2020 – 2022

• Executed strategic protective operations, including threat analysis, secure route planning, and
crisis intervention.
• Coordinated emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and emergency response procedures
under high-pressure conditions.

Guardian Angel PPO – GardaWorld Federal Services | Kabul, Afghanistan | 2021

• Specialized in internal operational security and risk mitigation for international contractors.
• Managed multi-layered security infrastructure and coordinated safe movement planning for
personnel.

Sergeant / Squad Leader – Ministry of Defence of Georgia | 2009 – 2016

• Directed squad-level combat and security patrols in multinational operations in Afghanistan.
• Trained troops in operational tactics, safety procedures, and mission-readiness in accordance with
NATO standards.

Core Competencies

• Security Management & Planning: Operational Risk Assessment, Crisis Mitigation, Contingency
Planning, SOP Development.
• Operations: PSD & Close Protection, Mobile/Static Security, Threat Assessment, Incident
Management.
• Leadership: Team Management, Mission Planning, Personnel Supervision, Multi-cultural Team
Coordination.

Education & Training

• Computer Systems and Wireless Engineering – Kutaisi Engineering College, Georgia
• Close Protection Operative Course – EBSSA International, Serbia (2023)
• Guardian Angel Course – GardaWorld Federal Services, Kabul (2021)
• BMATT Junior Leadership Course – Royal Marines International Course, Czech Republic (2014)
• Army Special Combat Rescue Course – Ministry of Defence of Georgia (2012)