Georgia Hicks
Summary
4+ years of extensive experience working within the Government and Public Service sector. Strong ability to work effectively within governance, legislative and regulatory requirements. Ability to achieve positive outcomes for victims of crime through relevant knowledge of New South Wales legislation and complicated community issues. Experience working as a specialist Youth Liaison Officer engaging with children in contact or at risk of being in contact with Juvenile Justice. Investigating complex youth matters in culturally diverse communities and able to handle all matters with respect, courtesy and understanding.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
New South Wales Police
Blacktown, NSW
04.2020 - Current
- Case review and investigation.
- Interpret and enforce New South Wales legislation (Crimes Act 1900, Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007, Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 etc)
- General Duties - attend incidents including mental health, domestic violence, drug detection, car accidents, workplace accidents, deceased's.
- Proactive Policing - Patrolling target areas, intelligence reports, attend operations (New Years Eve, Vivid)
- Liaise with external stakeholders - Department of Communities and Justice, Department of Education, Department of housing, New South Wales Health, New South Wales Transport, Local Council etc.
- Prepare charge paperwork/representations
- Gather and collect evidence such as (victim and witness statements, CCTV, photographs, seize suspects clothing/ phones.
- Secured crime scenes for serious offences.
- Support victims of crime and ensure positive outcomes and victim follow up.
- Brief of Evidence preparation.
- Report writing - case updates, record management, factsheets.
- Safety and security.
- Administration - answering phone calls, attending to queries from the public, transcribing interviews.
- Education- assist probationary constables meet the requirements of their operational portfolios.
Cashier
Woolworths
Richmond, NSW
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Associate Degree in Policing Practice - Policing
Charles Sturt University
Goulburn, NSW2020
University Certificate in Workforce Essentials -
Charles Sturt University
Goulburn, NSW2019
Higher School Certificate -
Bede Polding College
Bligh Park, NSW2018
Skills
- Complex problem solving skills
- Education and training
- Critical thinking and coordination skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Strong writing skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Adhering to best practices
- Professionalism
- Devotion to the community
- Knowledge of New South Wales Legislation
- Technologically adept
Accomplishments
- Developed my team work skills through delegation of tasks and working with others to achieve certain goals.
- Learned to persevere in difficult conditions and situations
Duke of Edinburgh Award - Silver and Gold Award
Hobbies
- Sports
- Bush walking
- Camping
- Quality time with family and friends
Timeline
Police Officer
New South Wales Police
04.2020 - Current
Cashier
Woolworths
09.2017 - 08.2019
Associate Degree in Policing Practice - Policing
Charles Sturt University
University Certificate in Workforce Essentials -
Charles Sturt University
Higher School Certificate -
Bede Polding College