EVENTS 

Ricky Smith

Ricky Smith

Director of Events Security

Ricky Smith is a globally recognised Events Security Director, bringing unparalleled expertise from a career that began at the British Army’s Royal School of Artillery. With a distinguished track record spanning luxury fashion, sports, live entertainment, and high-profile VIP protection, Ricky has led security operations for some of the world’s most prestigious events and brands.

From overseeing red carpet security for Chanel, Cartier, and Mont Blanc to managing stadium security for Chelsea FC, Arsenal, and The British Open, Ricky specialises in delivering elite, tailored security solutions for large-scale events, celebrity engagements, and corporate clients. His leadership has ensured seamless security for TV and film productions, working with ITV, Paramount+, and FOX TV on major productions like Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, and The Jonathon Ross Show.

A true industry expert, Ricky is the beholder of time-honored skills in Leadership, Crisis Management, Health and Safety, Retail Operations, Retail Management, Loss Prevention, Business Continuity, Red Carpet Event Management, Close Protection, Asset Protection, Distribution, Transportation, Public Speaking, Cyber Threat, and Digitised Security Platforms. His diverse expertise allows him to navigate the complexities of securing high-risk, high-profile environments while ensuring the safety of clients, VIPs, and audiences.

Ricky’s approach is built on precision, discretion, and innovation, leveraging advanced risk management, crisis response strategies, and cutting-edge security technologies to protect clients and event-goers. Whether securing luxury venues, sports arenas, or live productions, Ricky and his team at JSS continue to set the benchmark for world-class event security and VIP protection.

CLIENT HISTORY

Companies
► NIKE (Europe, Middle East and Africa) 
► CHANEL
► Karl Lagerfeld 
► Cartier 
► Richemont
► Amazon
► The OPEN at Sandwich 
► Michael Jordan 
► Rihanna 
► Thames TV 
► ITV 
► FOX TV 
► Paramount+
► Network Rail
► VIACOM

TV & Film Productions
► Strictly Come Dancing (Series) 
► Blankety Blank 
► Bake Off (Series) 
► I Can See Your Voice (Series) 
► Piers Morgan Story 
► Britain’s Got Talent (Series) 
► The Jonathon Ross Show 
► Hugo Boss 
► TOWIE (Series) 
► Walkers Crisps Advert 
► Tastemade Adverts 
► Craft Film Productions 
► Cadbury’s Creme Eggs
► Versa Studios 
Sports & Entertainment
► Arsenal Football Club 
► Chelsea Football Club 
► Brazil Football Team 
► Elstree Studios 

EVENTS OVERVIEW

At Joint Security Services, we are committed to setting new high standards in the Private Security Industry. Our event security solutions are built on expertise, precision, and discretion. From luxury fashion runways to major sports stadiums, we provide elite protection tailored to the unique needs of each event. With operatives trained in advanced risk management, close protection, and crisis response, JSS is the trusted name for securing high-profile events worldwide. We offer events security for large and Small Events that Scale from 5 to 500+ officers.

Event sectors

We build custom solutions for your event requirements

Infrastructure & Transport Security

  • Transport hub protection, anti-terror surveillance, and operational security for major transit points.
  • Collaboration with law enforcement and private security teams.
  • Security partnerships with Network Rail, Paddington Station, and ICE Barcelona Gran Via.

PADDINGTON STATION LONDON

NETWORK RAIL POLICE COLLABORATION

CROWD CONTROL BRITISH OPEN SANDWICH

ICE BARCELONA GRAN VIA

ELSTREE STUDIOS

TV & Film Productions

  • On-set security for high-value productions such as Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, and The Jonathon Ross Show.
  • Studio & cast protection to ensure safe filming environments.
  • Experience with ITV, Paramount+, and FOX TV.

Sports & Stadium Security

  • Large-scale stadium security and match-day operations for Chelsea FC, Arsenal, and The British Open.
  • Crowd control, player protection, and entry/exit management.
  • Advanced survailence techniques, patrol tracking, and riot control readiness.

THE OPEN

STAMFORD BRIDGE CHELSEA FC

CHELSEA WOMENS FOOTBALL CLUB

ASSET PROTECTION VACHERON CONSTANTIN

AMI PARIS FASHION EVENTS

Luxury & Fashion Events

  • Discreet security for fashion shows, brand launches, and high-end retail activations.
  • Experience with Chanel, Cartier, Mont Blanc, and Hugo Boss events.
  • Special focus on VIP management, crowd control, and press security.

Corporate & VIP Protection

  • Tailored security solutions for high-profile individuals, executives, and celebrities.
  • Protection from assault, theft, harassment, and kidnapping.
  • Close protection teams for red carpet events, corporate conferences, and private gatherings.

Interested in our services?

Contact Us

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