Security · Risk Management · Technology

Security professional focused on technical security systems.

I combine hands-on private security experience with studies in safety, security, and risk management.

9+

Years experience

2024—2028

Laurea UAS

Portrait of Juho Kotialho

01 / About

Practical security experience with a technical focus.

I am a security professional with over 9 years of experience in the private security industry. My background covers technical security systems, video surveillance, intrusion alarm systems, site security, incident response, and customer-facing security work.

I am currently studying Safety, Security and Risk Management at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on risk management, corporate security, occupational safety, leadership, and business operations.

02 / Experience

Selected professional background.

2025 — 2026

Trainee

Caverion

Traineeship involving proposal and cost calculations, product selections, site surveys for camera surveillance projects, proposal preparation, and device configuration for cameras and recording systems.

Proposal calculationsProduct selectionSite surveysCamera surveillanceDevice configurationRecording systems

2020 — 2024

Security Systems Installer

Securitas Suomi

Worked with video surveillance, intrusion alarm, and electronic security systems across installation, maintenance, repair, and technical support tasks in customer environments.

Video surveillance systemsIntrusion alarm systemsSystem installationMaintenance and repairTechnical supportCustomer service

2016 — 2020

Security Guard

Securitas Suomi

Worked in mobile patrol, alarm response, physical security, customer service, and site security roles focused on protecting people, property, and daily operations.

Mobile patrolAlarm responsePhysical securitySite securityCustomer service

2015 — 2016

Security Guard

Etelävartiointi Oy / Sydbevakning Ab

Worked in manned guarding, physical security, customer service, and building security tasks in on-site customer environments.

Manned guardingPhysical securityBuilding securityCustomer service

2013 — 2016

Event Security

Lahden Pelicans Oy · PetSec Oy

Worked in event security at ice hockey league matches, various public events, and FC Lahti Veikkausliiga matches, supporting customer safety, crowd management, and event operations.

Event securityCustomer safetyCrowd managementCommunication

2011 — 2012

Military Service

Finnish Defence Forces

Completed military service, developing discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and operational readiness.

DisciplineTeamworkResponsibilityOperational readiness

03 / Capabilities

Practical strengths across technical security, field operations, and risk management.

Technical security

  • Video surveillance systems
  • Intrusion alarm systems
  • Electronic security systems

Technical work

  • Security system installation
  • Device configuration
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting

Operational security

  • Alarm response and site security
  • Customer-facing security work
  • Event security and crowd management

Risk and safety

  • Risk management studies
  • Corporate security
  • Occupational safety

04 / Education

Studies and qualifications.

2024 — 2028

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management

4.27

GPA

134 / 210

Completed credits

64%

Degree progress

2013 — 2015

Koulutuskeskus Salpaus

Vocational Qualification in Safety and Security

Security Officer

2008 — 2011

Koulutuskeskus Salpaus

Vocational Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Automation Assembler

05 / Contact

Get in touch.

Open to professional opportunities and internships related to technical security systems and the private security industry.