Matthew JESSOP

As a Police Officer with the NSW Police Force, my responsibilities encompassed a range of duties aimed at maintaining public safety, upholding the law, and ensuring community well-being. I was involved in both proactive and reactive policing, with a strong focus on crime prevention, investigation, and enforcement of legislation. Key aspects of the role included:

• Patrolling & Surveillance: Conducting regular patrols of assigned areas to prevent and detect crime, monitor suspicious activity, and ensure a visible police presence to deter criminal behavior.
• Investigations & Evidence Collection: Leading and assisting in investigations, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and preparing detailed reports for legal proceedings.
• Law Enforcement: Enforcing a wide range of state and national laws, including traffic laws, criminal laws, and public safety regulations. Responding to emergencies, domestic disputes, and public disturbances.
• Community Engagement: Building positive relationships within the community through outreach and communication, offering crime prevention advice, and engaging in public education programs to improve community safety and trust.
• Crisis Management: Responding effectively to critical incidents, including accidents, violent crimes, and natural disasters, ensuring public safety and coordinating with other emergency services as needed.
• Conflict Resolution: Managing tense or high-risk situations with professionalism, de-escalating conflicts, and ensuring peaceful resolutions whenever possible.
• Training & Development: Regularly engaging in professional development and training to stay current with policing methods, legal updates, and new technologies relevant to law enforcement.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse community groups.
• Sound knowledge of NSW laws and regulations, law enforcement procedures, and crime prevention strategies.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations and complex investigations.

• Operate Heavy Equipment: Safely and efficiently operated earthmoving machinery, including bulldozers, excavators, and graders, to perform a variety of tasks such as trench work, final trim, installation of large concrete storm water pipes.
• Site Preparation: Assisted in site preparation for a variety of projects, clearing land, removing debris, and excavating soil as per project specifications.
• Material Handling: Moved and placed materials such as gravel, soil, and rock for grading and foundation work, ensuring proper compaction and alignment.
• Machine Maintenance: Performed routine maintenance and pre-operational checks on machinery to ensure safe operation, including fluid checks, tire inspections, and equipment cleaning.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhered to all safety protocols and regulations on-site, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring proper signaling and communication with other team members.
• Collaboration and Communication: Worked closely with construction teams, supervisors, and engineers to meet project deadline and adjust to any on-site changes or challenges.
• Site Clean-Up: Assisted with site cleanup, ensuring all materials and debris were safely removed and equipment stored properly at the end of each workday.

• Proficient in operating a variety of earthmoving equipment, including Caterpillar D9 bulldozers, rollers, dump trucks, posi-tracks, excavator between 5-ton to 30-ton range
• Strong understanding of construction site layouts working with onsite surveyors.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Experienced in maintaining equipment and identifying mechanical issues.
• Knowledge of safety practices and site-specific regulations.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.

• Constructed and repaired brick, block, and stone structures: retaining walls, and foundations, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic quality. Completed numerous residential homes.
• Measured and cut bricks to fit specific project requirements, following site plans and specifications.
• Interpreted construction plans and building plans: Ensured accuracy in measurements, layout, and construction specifications.
• Maintained worksite safety and cleanliness: Adhered to all safety protocols and contributed to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Collaborated with team members: Worked efficiently alongside other construction professionals, including general contractors, electricians, and laborers, to meet deadlines and achieve high-quality results.
• Provided exceptional customer service: Communicated with clients to understand project requirements and delivered solutions that met or exceeded expectations.
• Used specialized tools and equipment: Operated machinery such as scaffolding, hoists, and mixers, with attention to proper maintenance and safe usage.