Love dogs ..have 2 beagles and walk regularly love the outdoors and like driving
Timeline
Ian Withers
Brisbane ,QLD
Summary
Hello
I am currently retired and have been since 2012 but on arrival in Australia I commenced training to become an SES volunteer.
My previous career was as a police officer in Manchester England rising to the rank of Inspector where I resourced and managed 25+ officers at one time . I continuously policed all areas required and liaised with the local communities and all key leaders be it Council or business representatives. Before becoming a police officer i was a member and now veteran of her Majesties Royal Marines Commandos where I served in various conflicts and regions attaining the rank of Corporal . I was responsible for the lives of others and dealt with dynamic situations.
Im a keen time keeper family man and house husband now with a teenager Emma (13) at high school . She had ADHD and autism and I manage the daily school runs etc . My wife works from home as a pre and post natal researcher and developer manager for a company called Illumina who research rare diseases in children
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
SES Volunteer
Queensland Fire And Rescue Service
Brisbane , Queensland
08.2021 - Current
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Police Inspector
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester , United Kingdom
01.1991 - 10.2012
Received, analyzed and responded to less complex allegations of misconduct.
Verified compliance with codes and documented findings.
Collected sworn written and recorded statements backing up investigations.
Produced comprehensive investigative reports and official correspondence for criminal prosecution.
Determined case direction based on reviews of wide-ranging information.
Worked with law enforcement, prosecutors and company representatives to handle caseload.
Obtained evidence through direct records reviews and conducted interviews with complainants, suspects and policyholders.
Gave official testimony in grand jury, administrative and open court hearings.
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.
Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Built excellent rapport and working relationship with peers and outside agencies, to build trust and improve upon communication.
Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Increased productivity by supervising daily activities and performance of 25+ personnel.
Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
Reduced risk by accurately monitoring and evaluating criminal prosecutorial data while managing crime scenes.
Boosted presence in local community by planning and executing new crime safety program.
Corporal Armed Forces
Royal Marines Commandos UK
England, Devon
05.1977 - 10.1990
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Recruit Instructor training new candidates all aspects of military induction weapons training field craft and surviving in extreme environ nets and thinking on feet in dynamic situations of all situations presented with
Education
High School Diploma -
Auchinleck High School
Ayrshire Scotland
07.1976
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Flexible & Adaptable
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Self-Motivated
Self-motivated professional
Microsoft Office
Active Listening
Good listening skills
Decision Making
Responsible
Data Entry
Tea building
Leadership
Organization and Time Management
Love dogs ..have 2 beagles and walk regularly love the outdoors and like driving
2 beagles and walk regularly every day and take to the beach often which they love . Love to explore the outdoors and walk regularly. Like to camp as well .
love volunteering with the SES and activate as often as possible and assist with community events when able . Love learning new skills
Timeline
SES Volunteer
Queensland Fire And Rescue Service
08.2021 - Current
Police Inspector
Greater Manchester Police
01.1991 - 10.2012
Corporal Armed Forces
Royal Marines Commandos UK
05.1977 - 10.1990
High School Diploma -
Auchinleck High School
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