Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Courses
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Meg Morgan

Mount Martha,Australia

Summary

I am a Victoria Police Officer with 14 years experience in investigating crimes against persons and property.

I possess strong communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

I have the ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workloads, participate as a team member and complete allocated tasks within given timelines.

I enjoy getting involved with the community and making them feel safe.

Outside of work I am a mother to three wonderful children, have an amazing family and some incredible friends. I love health and fitness, DIY projects, baking with my children and camping.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Duties Policing

VICTORIA POLICE
Mornington, Frankston, Cranbourne, South Melbourne
08.2010 - Current
  • Responding to emergency calls for service and providing assistance as required.
  • Communicating with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal incidents.
  • Providing educational presentations at schools and kindergartens.
  • Documenting all incidents in reports.
  • Gathering evidence, taking statements from victims, and interviewing suspects to conduct criminal investigations.
  • Rendering assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
  • Rendering assistance to persons suffering from mental health crisis.
  • Testifying in court at criminal hearings and trials.
  • Liaising with external agencies including FRV, AV, SES and DFFH

Casey Criminal Investigation Unit

VICTORIA POLICE
07.2015 - 05.2016

Secondment to Casey Criminal Investigation Unit.

  • Drug Investigation Team
  • Burglary Investigation Team
  • Gathered evidence through interviews, surveillance operations, search warrants.
  • Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.

Accredited Purchasing Unit (APU) Secretariat

VICTORIA POLICE
04.2008 - 08.2010
  • Develop Communication Strategies for the Accredited Purchasing Unit Secretariat and Business Information & Technology Services Department; Develop Standard Operating Procedures for process's undertaken by the APU Secretariat; Prepare appropriate documentation
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (Victorian Government Purchasing Board, Chief Commissioner of Police office and Ministerial Departments); Continued evolution of APU model including membership and approval processes
  • Support ongoing effective provision of APU Secretariat services to the Accredited Purchasing Unit; Liaise with various internal and external Departments regarding Certificate of Exemptions (CE’s), Procurement Process Reports (PPR’s) and Instrument of Authorisations;
  • Assist in tender process i.e Receipting of new tenders; Compile and distribute relevant responses of ‘Out-of-Session’ submissions to Accredited Purchasing Unit Committee Members

Business Support Officer

VICTORIA POLICE
06.2007 - 04.2008
  • Co-Ordinate and ensure effective delivery of the administrative support activities associated with the Office of the Assistant Director
  • Provide a range of executive support functions including stakeholder liaison, drafting of reports, scheduling of meetings, drafting of minutes, management of diaries, typing of reports, data entry, drafting of flow charts and the preparation of visual aids such as Power Point slides
  • Assist with the procurement of items required by the Division
  • Assist in the receipt and evaluation of tenders including acknowledging receipt and the compilation of standard spreadsheets
  • Assist the Office Manager with the various administration and office support activities of the Division as tasked by the Assistant Director
  • Undertake filing, record maintenance, archival storage and retrieval
  • Petty Cash, Purchasing, Leave Register, Flexi sheets and Cab Charge
  • Organise Meetings.

Administrative Support Officer

VICTORIA POLICE
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Manage the Department switchboard, Reception desk and provide office support for the Office of the Director Business Management Department and the Office of the Assistant Director Corporate Support Services Division
  • Undertake a range of administrative and clerical functions including the maintenance and management of public records, minor projects, reception, keyboard and courier duties as required
  • Assist with schedules, appointments and meetings on behalf of The Director of Business Management Department, The Assistant Director of Corporate Support Services Division and the Department Conference Facility bookings
  • Prepare and distribute confidential or sensitive written material in accordance with established procedure
  • Raise purchase orders and pay invoices within the Oracle Financial Management System

Education

Diploma of Policing -

Victoria Police
01-2011

Certificate III In Business Management -

Inner Eastern Training Centre
06-2007

High School Diploma -

Wangaratta High School
12-2005

Skills

  • Investigative skills
  • Community Engagement
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Crime Prevention
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Emergency Response
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • Report Writing
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to provide timely and effective customer service
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Ability to prioritize workloads
  • Ability to participate as a team member
  • Ability to complete allocated tasks within given timelines
  • Competent research skills
  • Lateral thinking skills
  • Team player
  • Self-management skills
  • Competent written skills
  • Competent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to liaise with senior management
  • Ability to perform administrative tasks

Courses

First Aid ‘Provide basic emergency life support’

Victoria Police Courses:

  • Mentoring - Advanced Level 2
  • Operational Decision Making
  • Decision Making Under Stress
  • Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
  • Basic Wildfire Awareness
  • Understanding and Managing Mental Health

References

Date of Birth: 06/10/1987

Timeline

Casey Criminal Investigation Unit

VICTORIA POLICE
07.2015 - 05.2016

General Duties Policing

VICTORIA POLICE
08.2010 - Current

Accredited Purchasing Unit (APU) Secretariat

VICTORIA POLICE
04.2008 - 08.2010

Business Support Officer

VICTORIA POLICE
06.2007 - 04.2008

Administrative Support Officer

VICTORIA POLICE
09.2006 - 06.2007

Diploma of Policing -

Victoria Police

Certificate III In Business Management -

Inner Eastern Training Centre

High School Diploma -

Wangaratta High School
Meg Morgan