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Rob Fariello

Director of Safety and Security
Anguilla, BWI

Summary

UK Citizen currently working in a British Overseas Territory with a progressive career in national and international law enforcement and special operations. I demonstrate integrity, leadership, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to dynamic, high threat, high-risk situations. I hold myself to an exceptional standard, regularly tasked with complex, high-profile missions such as commander for the late Queen's funeral. I was head hunted for my current role as Director of Safety and Security at a luxury resort and Greg Norman Signature Golf Course in the Caribbean.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
12152
12152
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Safety & Security

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
Anguilla, BWI
12.2024 - Current
  • Leading all safety and security operations at an ultra luxury Forbes rated resort, golf club and water park, my role and achievements include;
  • Legal compliance: Responsible for ensuring the 380 acre site complies with all local and international laws and standards. I have been instrumental in bringing the resort up a safety standard compliant with all OSHA regulations. This includes creating a Fire Prevention Plan, Emergency Action Plan and Health and Safety Plan, something which the resort did not have prior to my appointment.
  • Major incident management: Within my first month of employment, our sister property experienced a gas leak and explosion. I was the first on scene and began administering life saving first aid to the victims. On the arrival of the Ambulance, I took the role of incident commander and liaised with first responders, and directed staff to assist in the emergency evacuation of the premises. On conclusion of the incident that evening, I called and lead a debrief with the General Managers and Director of Hospitality during which we came up with an action plan for the sister property.
  • Training and development: Responsible for training all staff in a number of topics including fire safety, first aid, situational awareness and communication and de-escalation. I regularly train all departments in order to ensure a culture of safety, and to adequately equip staff to handle various situations. As a qualified trauma medic instructor, I have implemented a rolling first aid training program to give all staff access to a high level of first aid and to increase confidence when dealing with medical issues on property.
  • Emergency and disaster planning: Conducting an assessment of the resort, and collaborating with the Department of Disaster Management, I have written and implemented a Hurricane and Tsunami Response Plan in anticipation of hurricane season. I disseminated this plan to all leaders at the resort, conducting table top training exercises to ensure our readiness.
  • Executive protection and VIP security: Aurora Anguilla is frequented by high profile, and ultra high net worth individuals. For each visit of this nature, I conduct a security assessment of the principle. Where appropriate, I plan and brief a protection package covering medical evacuation, pick up and drop offs, strongholds and other key close protection fundamentals.
  • Effectiveness and efficiency: Out of 600 employees, I had the honor of being awarded the 'Effectiveness & Efficiency Degree' within my third month of employment stating 'In recognition of your outstanding performance using efficiency and effectiveness in your role.'
  • Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.

Police Inspector

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Anguilla, BWI
02.2024 - Current
  • Deployed in Anguilla as the Team Leader of a Firearms team deployed by the FCDO to counter the increase in firearms enabled murders and drug smuggling by Organized Criminal Gangs (OCGs), my role and achievements include;
  • Operational management: With overarching responsibility for all firearms deployments in the country as well as any crisis and critical incident management, I oversee the planning and commanding of joint operations with partner agencies.
  • Procedural documentation: Writing the Post Incident Procedure for when a police firearm is discharged or after a critical incident, prior to my arrival Anguilla did not have such a document in place. I have also rewritten the firearms SOPs, bringing them up to date, and suitable for current policing operations.
  • Efficiency: Streamlined department processes by implementing efficient case management systems and organizational strategies.
  • Training: Leading firearms and medical training to the Royal Anguilla Police Force, to enhance their capabilities.
  • Recruitment: Responsible for vetting CVs and conducting interviews of new applicants to the role, I present my selected candidates directly to the Commissioner of Police for his approval.
  • On appointment of my role in hospitality, The Commissioner of Police expressed so much trust and confidence in my ability, he requested I remain a sworn law enforcement officer to assist the police force whenever I could, an appointment I proudly hold to this day.

Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) | Commander

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
United Kingdom
09.2019 - 02.2024
  • Part of a highly trained, small team providing overt and covert firearms response to any threat to life incidents within the UK, my role and achievements included;
  • Incident response: Hostage rescues, threat to life, maritime interventions, counter terrorism operations and counter human trafficking are just a few of the responsibilities as a CTSFO. Day to day work included crisis and critical incident management, close quarter combat, working in high threat hostile environments and close target reconnaissance.
  • Multi-agency working: Regularly working with UK Special Forces at Hereford and Poole and their international counterparts to share invaluable knowledge, skills and experiences, I also worked alongside the FBI, US Secret Service, Military Intelligence and the National Crime Agency.
  • Organization: The Officer-in-Charge of planning the deployment of all law enforcement assets during Operation Radiometer and briefing all those involved, Radiometer was a counter terrorism operation involving members of the Islamic State plotting to murder Prince George.
  • Event security: Given the privilege of planning and commanding the Quick Reaction Force to the late Queen's funeral, I identified where potential terror or firearms threats may emerge from and how quickly and effectively, we could respond. My planning, including mass casualty and crisis management, was meticulous with no room for error.
  • Executive protection: Lead the Chinese Vice President's Counter Assault Team for the Queen's funeral, planning and running a discreet high threat protection package to ensure their safety.

Armed Response Vehicle Officer (ARV) | Commander

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
London, UK
09.2016 - 09.2019
  • Undergoing extensive training in firearms proficiency, tactical maneuvers, risk assessment and crisis management to provide a 24/7 response to calls where firearms or other lethal weapons were involved.

Trident Gang Command | Police Constable

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Part of a small team focusing on complex criminal investigations tackling firearms offences and bringing offenders to justice across London.

Response Team Officer | Police Constable

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
06.2009 - 10.2015
  • Responding to 999 calls made by the public, attending incidents such as domestic violence, shootings and missing children, demonstrating decision making, empathy and resilience.
  • Award: Awarded Police Constable of the Year for 'outstanding performance throughout the policing year' - 2015.

Education

IS-100, IS-200, IS-15b, IS700b -

FEMA

30-Hour General Industry -

OSHA

King Charles III Coronation Medal -

UK Government

Public and Personal Safety Instructor -

Metropolitan Police Service

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal -

UK Government

Award in Education And Training (AET) Level 3 -

Maxam

First Aid at Work and Trauma Medic -

Metropolitan Police Service
01.2016 - Current

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Decision Making

  • Security

  • Problem Solving

  • Emergency Management

  • Investigation Techniques

  • Access Control

  • Workplace Safety

  • Event/Venue Security

  • Training

Interests

A proud father and husband, my family are extremely important to me I like to keep fit and healthy in my downtime with an interest in rugby and Jiu Jitsu, and I am a supporter and fundraiser for a charity which supports current and former blue light and military operators struggling with their mental health

Security Clearance

SC/MV, Strap and NPPV Level 2 Vetted.

It Skills

Good working knowledge of Apple and Microsoft operating systems and software and hospitality systems such as Alice and HotSOS.

References

If selected, details can be provided at interview.

Training

  • National Fire Protection Association Member
  • ASIS International Member
  • Executive Protection
  • Crisis and Critical Incident Management
  • Special Events Contingency Planning For Public Safety Agencies - FEMA
  • Full Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer Role Profile
  • Operational Firearms Commander
  • Behavioural Detection and Body Language
  • Trauma Impact Prevention Techniques - MPS (2024)
  • Defusing and Demobilising - MPS (2024)
  • Beyond Visual Line of Sight, UAV Pilot - IRED (2023)

Driving Licence

Full UK and Anguilla Driving Licence with advanced and response driver training.

Timeline

Director of Safety & Security

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
12.2024 - Current

Police Inspector

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
02.2024 - Current

Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) | Commander

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
09.2019 - 02.2024

Armed Response Vehicle Officer (ARV) | Commander

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
09.2016 - 09.2019

First Aid at Work and Trauma Medic -

Metropolitan Police Service
01.2016 - Current

Trident Gang Command | Police Constable

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
10.2015 - 09.2016

Response Team Officer | Police Constable

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
06.2009 - 10.2015

IS-100, IS-200, IS-15b, IS700b -

FEMA

30-Hour General Industry -

OSHA

King Charles III Coronation Medal -

UK Government

Public and Personal Safety Instructor -

Metropolitan Police Service

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal -

UK Government

Award in Education And Training (AET) Level 3 -

Maxam

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