Leigh Widger
Sisters Beach,TAS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I have owned motorbikes from a young age, including trail bikes, motocross bikes, and enduro bikes. I have ridden to the tip of Cape York on my KTM 950 Adventure, and I currently own a KTM 690 with a Hardkits rally kit. I adventure ride with a group from Tasmania and solo to the mainland most years.
I've ridden the Grampians, Birdsville Track, Cape York, and Central QLD over the last few years.
I currently own an OKA 4wd truck, I have travelled extensivly throughout QLD and the Gulf , king Ash Bay to the tip of the Cape
I do all my own maintenance and engine rebuilds on all of my vehicles .
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Tasmania Police
Burnie, Tasmania
02.2006 - 05.2020
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to members of the public.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Assisted in investigations by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Enforced traffic laws and issued infringements observed during patrols.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Conducted Marine and land based patrols as a member of Western Division Marine Police.
- Conducted maintenance and prepared police vessels for sea patrols
- Responded to critical incidents as a member of Tasmania Police Bomb Response Group.
- Conduced remote area patrols and surveillance via quad bike and motorbike , 4WD , Tasmanian West Coast .
- Crewed on the Tasmania Police Patrol Vessel Vandieman all state and commonwealth waters including King and Flinders Island.
- Conducted Marine and general policing duties on King Island , Utilising Quad Bike and Police vessel
Charter Boat Operator
Horizon Fishing Charters
St Helens , Tasmania
01.1996 - 07.2003
- Operated fshing charter vessel during daily excursions for clients.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed for all passengers on board.
- Maintained fishing equipment and gear in optimal working condition.
- Assisted customers with fishing techniques and equipment usage.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe navigation and operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences onboard.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Completed vessel maintenance and refit in preparation for Game fishing seasons
Education
Parklands High School
Burnie, TAS11-1983
Skills
- Emergency response
- Evidence collection
- Traffic enforcement
- Report writing
- Medical assistance
- Public safety
- Criminal investigation
Affiliations
I have experience in engine repairs and maintenance
Welding, MIG, TIG, and stick
Spray painting and fibreglass repairs
Extensive camping experience . Tent, swag, camp trailer.
Cooking skills , camp oven , and fire cooking
Certification
- Current MR licence, Motorbike Licence
- Coxswain Ticket
- PADI open water dive ticket
Timeline
Police Officer
Tasmania Police
02.2006 - 05.2020
Charter Boat Operator
Horizon Fishing Charters
01.1996 - 07.2003
Parklands High School