Balwinder Singh
Mawson Lakes,SA
Summary
Accomplished in enhancing community safety and crime prevention, I leveraged skills in surveillance and community engagement at SAPOL to significantly reduce local crime rates. Expert in criminal investigations and adept at fostering public trust, my proactive approach and legal compliance have consistently improved operational outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
SAPOL
03.2023 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offences, and damage to property.
Gunner
Australian Defence Force
01.2017 - Current
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Provided professional reconnaissance and security support during varied operations.
- Delivered prompt first aid and medical care to injured personnel, optimizing outcomes.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armour and indirect fire weapons.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units.
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2017 - 03.2023
- Observed behaviour of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Senior Retail Manager
Coles Supermarket
08.2009 - 12.2016
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales and other factors, assessed trends and reported on findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
Education
Certificate IV - Government
TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA03.2023
Certificate III - Corrections
TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW10.2018
Advanced Diploma - Business And Management
Australia College of Business And Science
Sydney, NSW03.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English, Economics, Physical Science, Punjabi
Kurukshetra University India
04.2006
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Report Writing
- Surveillance
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Undercover operations
- Legal Compliance
- Criminal Investigations
- Special task forces
- Criminal Law
- Crime Prevention
- Defensive tactics training
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Elementary
Referees
1. Antuan Dolgitskiy B/Sgt SAPOL 0414799504
2. Mahen Singh Supervisor YLP DCS 0487898015
3. Jarrad Parish SAPOL 0466646282
Timeline
Police Officer
SAPOL
03.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2017 - 03.2023
Gunner
Australian Defence Force
01.2017 - Current
Senior Retail Manager
Coles Supermarket
08.2009 - 12.2016
Certificate IV - Government
TAFE SA
Certificate III - Corrections
TAFE NSW
Advanced Diploma - Business And Management
Australia College of Business And Science
Bachelor of Arts - English, Economics, Physical Science, Punjabi
Kurukshetra University India
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