James Callaghan

Background

About James Callaghan

Currently working in business development with an industry leading recruitment and staffing solution company. Previously self employed as a Personal Trainer and Close Personal Protection / Venue Security Professional. I have a background in the military which allows me to draw on experience from government training to work in the civilian sector. I have worked in the Protection Industry in Australia as well as Internationally for over 13 years now and been privileged to lead multiple teams across a broad range of Security Operations. After leaving the military I worked under contract as a Personal Bodyguard for a large private team based in Sydney and this included all facets of Close Protection for very high profile Corporate Clients. Currently self employed as a contract Close Protective Operative for short and medium term contracts in the entertainment industry. Areas of operations include but are not limited to: Australasia, North America and Canada. Previously working as an Account / Operations Manager for the Prime Group, this role allows me to oversee our security operations all over Australia to provide security, auditing and advice for a variety of projects. As an in-house trainer I have trained guards in many areas of security from locks and holds to advanced driver courses. Certified as a Trainer and Assessor / Security Risk Management and Workplace Health and Assessment.