PRADEEP TOMAR
Security officer
Dehradun,DL
Summary
Security & VVIP Protection Expert: 20 years of distinguished experience in Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Protection Group (SPG), specializing in VVIP security, threat assessment, and crisis intervention.
UN Peacekeeping Professional with 1.5 years of experience in law enforcement, policing, anti-terrorism, and post-conflict operations.
Operational Leadership: Lead high-stakes security operations across critical sites, ensuring zero security breaches through deployment of advanced protocols, access control systems, and threat mitigation strategies.
Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation: Skilled in rapid response to emergencies, handling explosive threats, and executing contingency plans to safeguard personnel, assets, and high-profile events.
Technology-Driven Enhancements: Led surveillance modernization initiatives, boosting real-time monitoring efficiency and improving incident response times through innovative security solutions.
Proven leadership in high-risk environments; commanded operational units of 100+ personnel across SPG and BSF, ensuring mission readiness and disciplined execution.
Experienced trainer and instructor: certified Combat Fitness Trainer (CFT) and Krav Maga instructor, delivering physical conditioning and close-quarters tactics to elite protective forces.
Specialist in use-of-force doctrine-qualified Distance Use of Force (DUF) and Proximate Use of Force (PUF) instructor, designing and delivering realistic, policy-aligned training for escalation control.
Explosive threat expert: IED trainer for SPG and BSF with hands-on experience in threat recognition, safe handling protocols, and mitigation techniques.
Skilled in tactical weapons and force application training, integrating live drills, scenario-based exercises, and after-action reviews to raise operational competence.
Operations & people manager: led manpower planning, resource allocation, and end-to-end training program management; acted as Protocol Implementation Officer to enforce security SOPS and VIP protection standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector
Border Security Force - BSF
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Completed rigorous basic training at STC BSF Bangalore, earning the prestigious title of All-Round Best Trainee of the batch, demonstrating exceptional aptitude and commitment to security excellence.
- Engaged in operational duties across diverse terrains in Meghalaya, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, gaining invaluable experience in adapting security measures to various environmental challenges.
- Executed internal security operations throughout India, including managing election security and crowd control measures, ensuring public safety during critical events.
- Collaborated with various security agencies to develop and implement effective security strategies tailored to specific operational requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of security vulnerabilities and developed actionable plans to mitigate identified risks, enhancing overall security posture.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior officers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Participated in advanced training programs focused on explosive handling and detection, further enhancing operational capabilities in high-risk scenarios.
- Actively contributed to the development of security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with national standards and best practices.
- Played a key role in the development and execution of security protocols during major national events, ensuring the safety of attendees and dignitaries while maintaining a high level of operational readiness.
- Conducted extensive training sessions on crisis management and emergency response, resulting increase in team preparedness and effectiveness during security operations.
- Promoted to Inspector/GD in 2009, taking on increased responsibilities and leadership roles in various security operations, significantly enhancing team effectiveness.
- Gained extensive field experience in anti-Naxal operations, contributing to national counter-insurgency efforts and enhancing operational capabilities in challenging environments.
- Recognized for exemplary service with multiple commendation certificates, reflecting a consistent commitment to excellence and leadership in security operations.
- Successfully led a team during a critical security operation, resulting in the apprehension of key suspects and the prevention of potential threats to public safety.
- Achieved a commendable record of performance during election security operations, ensuring a peaceful and secure electoral process across multiple states.
- Recognized for exemplary service and leadership in security operations, with a proven track record of enhancing team capabilities and implementing effective security strategies that ensure public safety during critical events.
Sub Inspector
Border Security Force - BSF
01.2009 - 04.2018
Security Officer
SPECIAL PROTECTION GROUP
05.2018 - Current
- Advanced Threat Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct continuous risk assessments to identify potential security threats to VVIPs and sensitive locations, implementing proactive measures that minimize exposure and enhance operational safety.
- Operational Command & Coordination: Lead and coordinate multi-tiered security operations, ensuring seamless integration between SPG teams, local law enforcement, and administrative authorities for high-profile events and movements.
- Crisis Response & Incident Management: Spearhead rapid response initiatives during security breaches, emergencies, or high-risk scenarios, ensuring zero casualties and uninterrupted security operations.
- Specialized Tactical Training: Design, deliver, and evaluate advanced tactical programs, including close protection drills, high-risk scenario simulations, and handling of specialized equipment to enhance team readiness and efficiency.
- Security Intelligence & Surveillance Optimization: Analyze intelligence inputs and leverage surveillance technologies to preempt threats, ensuring timely interventions and continuous operational improvement.
- Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and supervise security personnel, fostering a culture of discipline, professionalism, and accountability, while optimizing team performance during critical operations.
- Project Management-Security Systems: Lead initiatives to upgrade or modernize security infrastructure, including integration of emerging technologies, enhancing monitoring capabilities, and improving response efficiency at sensitive sites.
Education
TOT course - undefined
SPG
05.2018
VIP Security Course - undefined
SPG
05.2018
Basic training - undefined
STC BSF Bangalore
12.2005
Skills
- Security Planning & Leadership
- Crisis & Emergency Management
- Threat Analysis and Mitigation
- Security Governance & Programs
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Policies & Protocol Development
- Stakeholder Engagements
- Security Audits & Compliances
- Security Operations Centre
- Security Liasing & Coordination
- People Management & Leadership
- Team Leadership & Development
Certification
- PTOC
- Platoon weapon
- Platoon tactics
- Law course
- Coy commander course
- Bomb disposal and detection (BSF)
- Bomb disposal & detection course (Tamil Nadu Police)
- TOT course in SPG
Key Result Areas
- SPECIAL PROTECTION GROUP, Conduct continuous risk assessments to identify potential security threats to VVIPs and sensitive locations, implementing proactive measures that minimize exposure and enhance operational safety., Lead and coordinate multi-tiered security operations, ensuring seamless integration between SPG teams, local law enforcement, and administrative authorities for high-profile events and movements., Spearhead rapid response initiatives during security breaches, emergencies, or high-risk scenarios, ensuring zero casualties and uninterrupted security operations., Design, deliver, and evaluate advanced tactical programs, including close protection drills, high-risk scenario simulations, and handling of specialized equipment to enhance team readiness and efficiency.
- Border Security Force - BSF, Completed rigorous basic training at STC BSF Bangalore, earning the prestigious title of All-Round Best Trainee of the batch, demonstrating exceptional aptitude and commitment to security excellence., Engaged in operational duties across diverse terrains in Meghalaya, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, gaining invaluable experience in adapting security measures to various environmental challenges., Executed internal security operations throughout India, including managing election security and crowd control measures, ensuring public safety during critical events., Collaborated with various security agencies to develop and implement effective security strategies tailored to specific operational requirements., Conducted thorough assessments of security vulnerabilities and developed actionable plans to mitigate identified risks, enhancing overall security posture., Provided mentorship and guidance to junior officers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team., Participated in advanced training programs focused on explosive handling and detection, further enhancing operational capabilities in high-risk scenarios., Actively contributed to the development of security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with national standards and best practices., Played a key role in the development and execution of security protocols during major national events, ensuring the safety of attendees and dignitaries while maintaining a high level of operational readiness., Conducted extensive training sessions on crisis management and emergency response, resulting in increase in team preparedness and effectiveness during security operations., Promoted to Inspector/GD in 2009, taking on increased responsibilities and leadership roles in various security operations, significantly enhancing team effectiveness., Gained extensive field experience in anti-Naxal operations, contributing to national counter-insurgency efforts and enhancing operational capabilities in challenging environments., Recognized for exemplary service with multiple commendation certificates, reflecting a consistent commitment to excellence and leadership in security operations., Successfully led a team during a critical security operation, resulting in the apprehension of key suspects and the prevention of potential threats to public safety., Achieved a commendable record of performance during election security operations, ensuring a peaceful and secure electoral process across multiple states.
Personal Information
Title: Security Officer
Awards
- 32 Cash Rewards for outstanding performance and dedication.
- 6 Grade II Commendation Certificates for exceptional service and contributions.
- 3 Grade II Commendation Certificates for significant achievements and excellence.
- 4 Grade I Commendation Certificates for exemplary work and leadership.
Timeline
Security Officer
SPECIAL PROTECTION GROUP
05.2018 - Current
Sub Inspector
Border Security Force - BSF
01.2009 - 04.2018
Inspector
Border Security Force - BSF
01.2005 - 12.2008
TOT course - undefined
SPG
VIP Security Course - undefined
SPG
Basic training - undefined
STC BSF Bangalore