Established in 2020 Optimum Security & Risk Management (OSRM) is a family run security company. All of our management are ex-military with hostile and UK risk management experience with a combined total of 30 years experience.

In an ever growing world of uncertainty OSRM will provide you the security you require and this will be delivered to the highest standard.

Company Director.

Paul Hart

Paul served just under 9 years in the British Army as an Infantry soldier with the Staffordshire Regiment, which amalgamated into the Mercian Regiment where Paul held the rank of Corporal. Paul spent the majority of his time as a member of the Close Reconnaissance Platoon where he developed a keen eye and attention to detail. Paul is currently serving as a reserve soldier with 5RRF holding the rank of Corporal.

Paul as a passion for teaching and spent 2 years at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick teaching recruits on the Combat Infantry Course.

Paul Completed 2 operational tours of Iraq, one in Al Amarah and the other in Basra. He was awarded a citation for his actions.

When Paul left the British Army he took the experience, knowledge and utilised this within the security industry. Paul deployed to Baghdad, Iraq working within the private sector. Paul was employed as a Close Protection Officer at the British Embassy Baghdad carrying out diplomatic tasks across Iraq.

Since 2013 Paul has worked in Iraq & the UK as a Close Protection Team Leader, working with politicians, diplomats, Head of Missions, Journalists, NGO’s, Oil & Gas personal and private High Net Worth individuals & families. More recently Paul has deployed to Ukraine assisting media networks covering of the conflict since 2022.