Christopher Molloy
26 Willsbrook drive Lucan Co Dublin
Summary
Security Operations team Lead with extensive experience managing day to day protection of a high risk regulated Currency environment. Proven track record in leading various security teams ensuring operational readiness through structured training ,scenario based exercises and continuos performance oversight. Skilled in contractor and vendor management , delivering strong value,compliance , and service quality through KPI monitoring and cost control measures. Collaborates closely with other divisions to meet security requirments provide policy aligned guidance , and recommended targeted security infastructure enhancements.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operations Manager Lead
Central Bank of ireland
04.2020 - Current
- Manage the day-to-day security operations of the Currency Centre, ensuring consistent compliance, operational readiness, and protection of critical assets.
- Manage the security provider contract, ensuring the contract is delivered through structured performance monitoring, KPI tracking, and cost control measures to maximise service quality.
- Working closely with colleagues from the Cash Management Division to ensure their security requirements are met, providing policy-aligned guidance, and recommending targeted security infrastructure enhancements to strengthen overall site protection.
- Lead and develop the checkpoint and SOC teams, maintaining operational readiness through structured training, scenario-based exercises, and continuous performance oversight.
Control Room Technician
Central Bank of ireland
04.2014 - 05.2020
- Access control operations
- CCTV monitoring
- 24 hour Central Bank site security
- Remote monitoring of CB sites
- Fire System monitoring
- Visitor processing to include National vetting bureau clearance
- Task checkpoint guards
- Faciliate movement of cash from secure areas for distribution
- Compiles relevant incident reports as neccessary
Security Guard
Central Bank of Ireland
02.2009 - 04.2014
- Checkpoint duties
- Escorts
- Searches
- Site patrols
- Reception duties
Military Police
Deptartment of defence
10.1985 - 09.2006
- Served as a Military Policeman for 19 years of my 21 years in the Defence forces
- Served overseeas on 5 missions
- Lebanon 1991
- Lebanon 1994
- Cyprus 1997
- Bosnia 1999
- Bosnia 2001
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Tallaght Community School
Tallaght Dublin 24 01-1985
Skills
- Security Operations Management
- Proven ability to manage security operations in a high-risk, regulated environment
- Strong command of access control, incident response, muster verification, and attendance reconciliation
- Team leadership and development
- Experienced in leading multiple security teams, ensuring operational readiness through structured training, scenario-based exercises, and continuous performance oversight
- Skilled in building high-performing teams with a focus on compliance, discipline, and preparedness
- Contractor and vendor management
- Skilled in managing security provider contracts, ensuring value for money, KPI delivery, and adherence to organisational and regulatory standards
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Effective at working with other divisions to align security measures with operational requirements
Timeline
Security Operations Manager Lead
Central Bank of ireland
04.2020 - Current
Control Room Technician
Central Bank of ireland
04.2014 - 05.2020
Security Guard
Central Bank of Ireland
02.2009 - 04.2014
Military Police
Deptartment of defence
10.1985 - 09.2006
Leaving Certificate -
Tallaght Community School