Cover Caregiver Story – Security Superstars

The Murdoch Security Department is vital in the day-to-day functioning of the Hospital. They operate 24/7 to keep everyone safe.

As a department, Security are very passionate about physical and mental health, and pride themselves on helping others with the outlook that “a small positive interaction is all you need to make all the difference in someone’s day”.

They have all undertaken fire and evacuation training, violence and aggression training, have knowledge of and respond to Code Blacks, Code Reds, Code Orange, and external Code Blues (in the Clinics), provide personal escorts, manage the fire panel and isolations, and assist with Security and Parking enquiries.

Meet the amazing Security team who work around the clock to protect us all.

Ashlee Lewis - Manager Security & Parking

Seven years at SJOG Murdoch

Ashlee has 12 years of experience in the Security Industry, five years as an Armoured Vehicle Operator/CIT Officer, two years as a Hospital Security Officer and five years in Management.

Fun fact:

I had always dreamed of being an archaeologist/ palaeontologist.

Chris BoydSenior Duty Security Officer

Murdoch’s Code Red Champion

Nine years at SJOG Murdoch

Chris has 38 years of experience in the Security Industry. 28 years in the UK as a Fire & Security team leader in the Pharmaceutical industry. 10 years in Security within the hospital sector.

Fun fact: I love playing golf, supporting Manchester United, and walking my dogs on the beach.

Cornelius CollinsSenior Duty Security Officer

Seven years at SJOG Murdoch

Cornelius has 13 years of experience in the Security Industry. Six years in the Prisons, and seven years in Hospital Security.

Fun fact: I love to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Pete OldfieldSenior Duty Security Officer

Six years at SJOG Murdoch

Pete has 11 years of experience in the Security industry, including five years FIFO in the Pilbara region of WA. Prior to his Security Office roles, he spent a total of 10 years as a Police Office in the UK before transferring to WA.

Fun fact: I once met the entire England International Soccer team whilst I was living in Oslo, Norway, when they came for a private training session at the military base I was working at. When they arrived to use the sports complex to escape media attention, I was one of only two people on duty at the complex that day. It was pretty cool for a young Englishman and soccer fan to meet the players he used to watch on TV each week. Pity they lost the international match to Norway the following day!

Irfan Nadeem - Senior Duty Security Officer

Six years at SJOG Murdoch

Irfan has 11 years of experience in the Security Industry, five years detention centres, transport and escorting officer in Domestic and internationally while working with Australian immigration, and six years in the hospital industry.

Fun Fact: I speak four languages, I have a pet bird named bubby, and I’m always up for a good Dad joke. You might not see me smile often, but I’m always smiling within.

Dylan SimesDuty Security Officer

Five years at SJOG Murdoch/ Midland

Dylan has seven years of experience in the Security Industry, which includes Hospitals, local government, and Corrective services.

Fun Fact: I have participated in a broom flying lesson... at the same spot where Harry Potter completed his first flying lesson!

Karl Ullrich -

Duty Security Officer

Three years at SJOG Murdoch

Karl started working in security in his twenties; at the WACA grounds, the Education Department, and later with Chubb/Prosegur doing armoured vehicle work. He also ran a martial arts school, served in the WA Police, taught salsa dancing, and wrangled cats at a cat boarding facility.

Fun fact: My passions are running, reading, and an obsession for endlessly experimenting with the latest health gadgetry!

Raymond HendersonDuty Security Officer

Two years at SJOG Murdoch

Raymond has six years of experience in the security industry. He was head doorman for four years working in night club venues and the Burswood Casino. He also has six months in personal protection as a body guard, and two-and-a-half years as a security team leader/acting manager role for Stirling Counsel.

Fun Fact: I was once held captive by pirates in Thailand.

Mitch LeahyDuty Security Officer

One year at SJOG Murdoch

Mitch worked for WA Police for over eight years, and has worked for 12 months in the security industry at SJOG Murdoch.

Fun Fact: I am one of 46 grandchildren in our family.

Daniel Adamov–Duty Security Officer

Four months at SJOG Murdoch

Daniel has 12 year of experience in the security industry. He worked for seven years in Assistant In Nursing (ICU and Dementia Unit), three years in Aviation security, three years Detention centre (Management) and six years

Hospitals/Mental Health Security. Daniel also has Bachelor of Criminology from the University Of Western Sydney.

Fun fact: I carried the Ramsay Healthcare Flag to Everest Basecamp in 2011.

Charles Owens – Duty Security Officer

One year at SJOG Midland/ Recent addition to Murdoch!

Charles has been working in hospital security for the last three years, and is looking forward to continue doing so!

Fun fact: I am currently studying to be an accredited engineer.