Chris Robinson
Meredith,Australia
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodial Officer
Department of Justice
Barwon Prison
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Completion of Prison Officer training course.
- Escorted prisoners to search rooms and conducted strip searches.
- Given direct instructions for prisoners to follow.
- Worked shifts as required.
- Conducted cell searches.
- Being a team member by helping in neighborhoods and escorting visitors when needed.
- Contacting Collators to relaying information on prison property damage.
- Control Room Operator.
- Collating spread sheets and data for prison operations.
Custodial Officer
Global Solutions Limited
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Completion of an 8 week training period.
- Completion of 2 year apprenticeship.
- Worked rotating rosters and 24 hour shifts. In charge of control room operations. Monitored staff and prisoners visually, in person and with monitors.
- Advised staff of procedures and security risks.
- Assessment of security risks.
- Escorted prisoners with and without restraints.
- Have been a team member to prevent an escape attempt.
- Have conversed with prisoners on a personal level.
- Educated team members in the use of newly installed computer software.
- Monitored computer software performance and informed IT personnel on software limitations and needs for monitoring entry and exit to restricted areas.
- Completed Certificate 111 in Correctional Practice.
- Completed First Aid Level 2 Annually.
- Certificate 111 in Security Operations including Control Room Operator Certificate 11 in Security Operations.
Coach Driver
Advance Tours
Geelong, Victoria
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Training fellow colleagues.
- Research of Australian landmarks, history, flora and fauna, etc.
- Implemented the above information throughout the business for fellow coach drivers.
- Prepared meals for passengers.
- Worked rotating rosters, on call 24 hours 7 days a week.
- Completed examination of coaches prior to use.
- Coach detailing.
- Drove company vehicle to meet coach drivers to fix any problems.
- Drove vintage vehicles for the company.
- Maintained radio contact or telephone contacts with drivers if problems arose.
- Provided training over the telephone to fellow colleagues.
- Organized in detail, itineries for fellow coach drivers and myself.
- Attended functions outside of business hours.
- Organized rosters and allocated drivers runs and daily work file.
- Completed promotional activities in the interest of Advance Tours and the Owner.
- Generated customer sales through previous contacts.
- Initiating changes with itineries due to weather or conflicts.
- Advance Tours decided to sell the business due to the owner passing away. McHarry’s Buslines purchased the business in July 2000. I worked there for a short time but realized they would not continue with the tour work I liked therefore I determined to select another industry to work in.
Coach Driver
Landmark Tours
Melbourne, Victoria
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Research of Australian landmarks, history, flora and fauna, etc.
- Prepared meals for passengers.
- Worked rotating rosters, on call 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Completed examination of coaches prior to departure.
- Coach detailing.
- Educating passengers on the erection and dismantling of tents.
- Roster passengers for preparation of meals, cleaning duties and entertainment.
Electrical Sales Person
Bright’s Department Store
Geelong, Victoria
01.1968 - 01.1970
- Balancing registers daily.
- Ticketing of items.
- Merchandising.
- Customer Service.
- Provided customer service and sales to other departments within Bright’s Department Store.
- Delivered and installed goods to customers.
Skills
- Safety and security enforcement
- File and record maintenance
- Multitasking
Certification
- 1978 Geelong Driving School – Heavy vehicle license.
- 1987 DECCA Training Course – Hazardous Conditions Endorsement Course. 1 week training course paid by myself to further my career.
- 1999 Gordon Institute of TAFE – Design and Publish Your Own Web Page. Course duration 6 hours paid by myself to enhance my computer knowledge.
- 2006 Certificate 2 Security Operations
- 2006 Certificate 3 Security Operations
- 2006 Certificate 3 Correctional Practice
- Working with children 3379665A-01
- Accredited Driver 097945
Hobbies and Interests
Australian Miniature Pony Society member., Western District Historical Vehicle Club Member since 1989., Photography and computers.
Timeline
Custodial Officer
Department of Justice
01.2007 - 01.2023
Custodial Officer
Global Solutions Limited
01.2001 - 01.2007
Coach Driver
Advance Tours
01.1991 - 01.2000
Coach Driver
Landmark Tours
01.1990 - 01.1991
Electrical Sales Person
Bright’s Department Store
01.1968 - 01.1970