Marcus Speed
Hawthorn
Summary
Training Supervisor at the SESG Assessment Centre. Dedicated trainer familiar with all operational aspects of Prison General Duties, ERG and SESG roles. Familiar with Commissioner's Requirement USE OF FORCE and relevant Deputy Commissioner's Instructions. Use of Force Subject Matter Expert at local and SESG level. Adept at executing complex and difficult tasks. Excels in communicating with violent, challenging and mentally unwell prisoners in a clear and direct manner whilst remaining sensitive to their cultural, personal and psychological needs. Well versed in working with external stakeholders and a wide array of CV staff, both operational and otherwise. Supporting training operations and facilitating communication between participants and instructors to improve conditions and safety throughout the prison. Knowledgeable about identifying needs and mapping out improvement plans. Task oriented and outcome driven.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A/Training Supervisor
Security & Emergency Services Group (SESG)
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct training and re-qualification modules in Firearms, Formations, Tactical Options, OC Spray and Batons
- Oversee training for all ongoing and existing prison staff within Victoria
- Liase with Prison Locations and CV Head Office as a Subject Matter Expert
- Induct new Prison Officer squads re Tactical Options, Formations, Use of Force, Use of Restraints and Isolation training packages
- Assist with the design, update and implementation of CV Training Packages
- Conduct and facilitate Instructor Training & Requalification
ERG Coordinator
Emergency Response Group
04.2018 - 01.2024
- Negotiated with mentally unwell and historically violent prisoners to achieve mutually desired outcomes
- On a daily basis dealt effectively with troublesome and violent prisoners, de-escalating wherever possible and using sanctioned force where necessary
- Effectively and actively engage internal and external stakeholders
- Conducted training and re-qualification modules in Firearms, Formations, Tactical Options, OC (Oleoresin Capsicum spray) and Batons
- Created and designed training programs for all ERG members and Escort Officers throughout the location in conjunction with SESG training requirements
- Explained, outlined and reviewed Use of Force incidents in conjunction with the ERG Supervisor and Operations Manager
- Coordinated and organized re-qualifications for all ERG members
- Conducted 6-monthly Performance Reviews for all ERG members
- Assisted GD staff where necessary in engaging with high-risk prisoners.
- In conjunction with the WDS, design recruitment criteria for new ERG members
- Liase and work with operational SESG teams when conducting Cell Extractions and High Security prisoner moves
- Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts
- Conduct training for Control Room and Movement Control Room operators
- Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness and realism
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training
- Mentored and onboarded new staff members to establish desired levels of proficiency
Education
Master of Science - Elite Sports Coaching
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Adelaide University
Adelaide, SA11.1994
Skills
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of the Victorian prison system, SESG & ERG
- Violence Prevention
- Works well in a team environment
- Extensive CV Training Portfolio knowledge
- Wide knowledge base of CRs and DCIs
- Use of Force Subject Matter Expert
- Conflict de-escalation
- Program Support
- Field Commander & Emergency Management
Certification
- Cert III and Cert IV in Correctional Practice
- Training & Assessor Cert IV
- Officer Development Program
- Corrections Victoria certified Firearms Instructor
- Corrections Victoria certified Baton & Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Instructor
- Corrections Victoria certified Tactical Options Instructor
- Corrections Victoria certified Formations Instructor
Activities and Honours
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Competitor and Coach, 2022 & 2023 Pan Pacific Masters Champion)
- Melbourne Rugby Club (Juniors) Tackling Coach
- U/12 Boroondara Cobras Cricket Coach
- Camping, hunting and hiking
Timeline
A/Training Supervisor
Security & Emergency Services Group (SESG)
01.2024 - Current
ERG Coordinator
Emergency Response Group
04.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Adelaide University
- Cert III and Cert IV in Correctional Practice
- Training & Assessor Cert IV
- Officer Development Program
- Corrections Victoria certified Firearms Instructor
- Corrections Victoria certified Baton & Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Instructor
- Corrections Victoria certified Tactical Options Instructor
- Corrections Victoria certified Formations Instructor
Master of Science - Elite Sports Coaching
Griffith University
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