Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Bruce Hardman

Sunshine Coast,QLD

Summary

Experienced Custody/Corrections Officer with over 24 years of experience in Corrections and Police Custody. Excellent reputation for resolving problems.

Currently in a more customer service and compliance role as a Network Officer,but still dealing with difficult customers travelling on our services.

Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, search and seizure, prisoner transport and emergency response.

Extensively trained in defensive tactics.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Officer- Revenue Protection

Kinetic
Sunshine Coast, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide high-quality customer service and assistance to passengers travelling on local services and the broader Translink network
  • Educate customers about the use of ticketing products and the Translink network
  • Participate in community engagement programs or activities
  • Checking customers have paid for the service
  • Issuing Penalty Infringement and Warning Notices
  • Enhance passenger and driver safety by maintaining a visible presence onboard bus services
  • Complete daily reports on activities and incidents

Senior Transport Officer - Revenue Protection

Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington Mill, WA
09.2023 - 01.2024

In my role at GWRC, I apply my skills and problem solving to provide excellent customer service and education to the passengers, as well as to enhance the revenue protection and customer satisfaction of the transport system. I am passionate about making a positive difference in the community and contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment. I have a proven track record of dealing with challenging and diverse situations, relating well to people of all backgrounds, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the public and my colleagues.

Custody Officer

New Zealand Police
Wellington NZ
07.2013 - 09.2023
  • Service delivery
  • Ensures persons in care or custody are provided for, processed and escorted/transported in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policy and procedures.
  • Search prisoners within guidelines of General Instructions, legislation, and policy.
  • Informs and assists prisoners with their entitlements while in custody.
  • Maintains and updates accurate records.
  • Ensures operation of custody process is appropriately maintained, including checking stock levels, monitoring cleanliness, ordering and distributing meals.
  • Processes fingerprinting and photographing.
  • Liaises with other Police Districts regarding bail conditions and other matters as required.
  • Administers receipt, safe keeping, and return of prisoner property.
  • Ensures management and security of prisoners when escorting between various locations.
  • Ensures all service requests and complaints received in custody unit are met with professional and timely response.
  • Risk Management
  • Assesses prisoner's state (including mental/physical) on their entry to custody unit and facilitates appropriate referrals for treatment.
  • Monitors prisoner behavior and safety while they are held in custody.
  • Assesses custodial suicide risk and provides appropriate care and support for vulnerable prisoners and those at risk of self-harm.
  • Escalates issues relating to vulnerable prisoners and suspicious behavior to appropriate parties as required.
  • Eliminates risk of escapes through guaranteeing cell security and effective prisoner management.
  • Assess relevant risk factors for prisoner safety and segregation when both held in custody and escorting.
  • Maintains awareness of emergency procedures and applies these appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Employs authorized physical control and restraint procedures in situations where necessary and only to appropriate level.
  • Relationship management
  • Develop and maintain effective staff and stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on organizational approach and management of risk.
  • Ensures safety of external persons who come into contact with prisoners.
  • Co-operates and works with other members of team in order to achieve team goals through supportive, open and honest approach.
  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Liaises with other specialist staff, including health and social work professionals as required.
  • Initiating police response as required.

Corrections Officer

Department Of Corrections New Zealand
01.2008 - 07.2013
  • Supervise prisoners' daily routine, which includes meal, work and recreation times
  • Monitor, assess and manage behavior and safety
  • Patrol prison buildings and grounds
  • Ensure physical and mental safety
  • Set up and monitor prisoners' sentence plans
  • Monitor prison visits and record visitors' details
  • Motivate prisoners to make changes to their behavior
  • Help control and lessen conflict in prison
  • Take part in rehabilitation program's
  • Prepare reports relating to prisoners and any incidents that occur
  • Escort prisoners to court hearings, funerals or appointments with dentists or doctors.

Corrections Officer

Department Of Corrections South Africa
02.1998 - 12.2007
  • Supervise prisoners' daily routine, which includes meal, work and recreation times
  • Monitor, assess and manage behavior and safety
  • Patrol prison buildings and grounds
  • Ensure physical and mental safety
  • Set up and monitor prisoners' sentence plans
  • Monitor prison visits and record visitors' details
  • Motivate prisoners to make changes to their behavior
  • Help control and lessen conflict in prison
  • Take part in rehabilitation program's
  • Prepare reports relating to prisoners and any incidents that occur
  • Escort prisoners to court hearings, funerals or appointments with dentists or doctors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harmony High School
Virginia Free State South Africa
11.1995

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Good communicator
  • Positive role model
  • Personal leadership skills
  • Resilient

Certification

Defensive Tactics Instructors Course (Handcuffs, Pepper spray and Taser).

National Certificate Offender Management Level 3

Systems Technology Level 5

Timeline

Network Officer- Revenue Protection

Kinetic
01.2024 - Current

Senior Transport Officer - Revenue Protection

Greater Wellington Regional Council
09.2023 - 01.2024

Custody Officer

New Zealand Police
07.2013 - 09.2023

Corrections Officer

Department Of Corrections New Zealand
01.2008 - 07.2013

Corrections Officer

Department Of Corrections South Africa
02.1998 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Harmony High School
Bruce Hardman