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Chartered Security Professionals

Two ONR Inspectors join the Lee Garner CSyP

Register of Chartered Security Lee, a transport security Inspector within ONR’s CNSS division,
regulates the UK’s 11 Class B carriers of nuclear material, and
has been with the independent UK regulator for the past three
years.
Professionals A former police officer, he has worked in security for the last

30 years and his past roles in both the public and private
sector have taken him to the Middle East, New Zealand and
America.
Two experienced inspectors working for the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) have secured the The 54-year-old, from Frodsham, Cheshire, who secured
coveted title of Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) – the ‘Gold Standard’ of the security industry. the qualification last month, said: “I’m proud to become
a Chartered Security Professional. It means something to
Lee Garner CSyP and Gareth Allsopp CSyP are among a small group globally to have achieved the colleagues in the industry.
status, with only 237 people in the world having achieved it.
“About 30 years ago, when I started out in security, there was
nothing around like the recognised professional levels there
Now part of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals, which was launched in 2011, the ONR are now, so the industry has come a long way.”
employees have proved they represent the highest standards within their field.

Successful applicants need to be able to demonstrate they have worked consistently at a strategic
level, operating in leadership roles and driving change.

Becoming a Chartered Security Professional is a rare achievement, with only 237 granted across the Gareth Allsopp CSyP
globe so far, since it was introduced 10 years ago.
Gareth, 41, from Chorley, Lancashire, is one of the youngest to
Holders must comply with a Code of Conduct, a professional disciplinary code, and complete secure the qualification, and achieved the honour in May, last
year.
continued professional development each year.
He works in ONR’s CNSS division as an inspector, focusing
Victoria Smith, RCSP Manager, said: on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Nuclear
Technologies (ANTs).
“We are pleased to welcome two fantastic security professionals from the Office of Nuclear Regulation, His other role is working in the Sabotage and Target Analysis
Gareth and Lee are among only 237 security professionals that represent the Gold Standard in and Review (STAR) team which studies emerging technologies
security.” and their suitability for the UK, including assessment area work
and looking at key areas of protection at facilities.
Both Lee and Gareth completed a 90-minute interview and deliver a 15-minute presentation,
evidencing five competencies – security knowledge, practical application, communication, leadership Gareth said: “For me, it’s less of a personal endeavour and
more one for the department.
and personal commitment.
“Security is growing and changing, and so it’s always good to
have security inspectors recognised for what we do.”

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