Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Licenses Qualifications
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Melanie Dawson

Mornington,VIC

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive policing and compliance background over more than 25 years, engaged in community service, emergency response, and health and safety. A strong sense of ethics with a balanced and fair approach in all engagements. Adept at working autonomously and without supervision as well as within a team-focused environment. A proactive approach to 'getting the job done'. Ongoing commitment to provide excellent service in future position.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Court Security Officer - G4S Integrated Services
12.2019 - Current
  • Ensuring the safety and security of court premises, property and court users, under the administration of Court Services Victoria.
  • Assisting in any emergency situations, providing proactive presence and interventions.
  • Conducting x-ray screening, searching techniques using hand-held and walk- through metal detectors and conducting personal searches.
  • Managing access and alerting systems.
  • Providing friendly and efficient customer services, clear and decisive instruction and direction.
  • Precise and accurate reporting to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Work within a dynamic and diverse workplace, with high performance standards, often in high pressure situations.

Covert Surveillance Services Operative

Dominance Guardian Security
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Protect client Bunnings from exposure to risk from theft and fraud, internally and externally.
  • Ensure safety and security of patrons.
  • Achieve compliance and reduce potentially hostile situations through effective communication.
  • Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity and discretion.
  • Ability to work autonomously and report in a timely and accurate manner.

Shire Ranger

Mornington Peninsula Shire
10.2009 - 01.2019
  • Carried out a diverse range of community safety duties including but not limited to fire prevention and animal management.
  • Provided community service to highest standard as well as compliance advice to colleagues on a regular basis.
  • Worked harmoniously with a wide range of stakeholders with a high degree of accountability to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Handled and addressed issues and concerns surrounding private property and public assets.
  • Enforced principles of Mornington Shire in delivering services to represent it in the best possible light.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously by working in the field majority of the time as well as the ability to prioritise.
  • Generated quality reports and utilised internal reporting systems to advantage
  • Exhibited trust and respect whilst communicating and collaborating effectively to successfully carry daily tasks to completion.

Leading Senior Constable of Police

Victoria Police Department
01.1987 - 07.2007
  • Responsible for performing general duties within a variety of suburban stations in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Diversified into specialised areas within the Emergency Response Division to provide a wider range of services
  • Involved in numerous engagements including public relations events and community awareness campaigns promoting positive interactions with police.
  • Applied and developer professional expertise of self and demonstrated effective decision making skills.
  • Planned, prioritised, assigned, supervised, and reviewed work of law enforcement staff involved in various assignments.
  • Enforced criminal and other laws at all times to ensure peace and order.

Mounted trooper

Victoria Police Mounted Branch
01.1997 - 01.2007
  • Enlisted with the Victoria Police Mounted Branch as a Mounted Trooper.
  • Trained in horsemanship and deployed to provide on-ground support to public events, Search and Rescue, and crowd control incidents.

Observer

Victoria Police Air Wing
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Worked with the Victoria Police Air Wing as an Observer.
  • Responsible for navigation and served as a technical support to crew.
  • Held Search and Rescue capability and aided on-board paramedic.

Education

Diploma of Community Service

Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC
07.2025

Certificate III Security Operations (Armed Guard, Batons & Handcuffs, Firearms, Screening People, Screening Items and Cash-In-Transit) -

G4S and International Security Training Academy
01.2019

Certificate II Security Operations (Unarmed Guard/Crowd Control) -

International Security Training Academy
01.2019

Certificate of Police Studies, Constable Course -

Victoria Police Academy
11.1987

High School Certificate -

Mordialloc College
12.1984

Skills

  • Extensive background and experience in: Customer service and communication, securing public safety, team leadership, management, and community engagement
  • Keen sense of professionalism, proactive nature and genuine commitment to safety and efficient working practices
  • Effective communication ability, both verbal and written
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team, evidenced by relieving in supervisory roles
  • Extensive knowledge in legal standard concepts, writing and interpreting workplace policies and procedures
  • Observational and people management skills
  • Proven ability to engage with a wide range of community stakeholders
  • Extensive working knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures, OH&S standards, rules, and regulations
  • Experienced in X-ray and personal screening
  • Hand-held and Walk-through Metal Detector operation
  • Emergency Management
  • Theft Prevention training

Accomplishments

  • Roles within Victoria Police as an Air Observer and Mounted Trooper within the Emergency Response Division.
  • Awarded the Ethical Service Medal in 2007 due to strong commitment to ethical service and by upholding Charter of Victoria Police in delivering Law and Order.
  • Returning to study Diploma of Community Service.

Licenses Qualifications

  • Health and Safety Representative - (in my role as Community Safety Officer)
  • Level II First Aid & CPR
  • Working with Children Licensed
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • Current Full Victorian Drivers' Licence
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol
  • Current Victorian Security License (Unarmed Guard/Crowd Controller)

Hobbies and Interests

Outdoor Enthusiast: My passion is being in the outdoors in my spare time, engaging in activities such as hiking, kayaking and camping.

Travel and Photography: Enjoys the enriching experiences of traveling to new destinations, immersing in diverse cultures, and capturing moments through photography and the art of storytelling through various media.

Sustainable Gardening: Cultivating a sustainable garden and growing food organically, embracing the principles of sustainability, promoting eco-friendly practices.

Animals: Avid animal lover, valuing time spent caring for, and enjoying their company.

References

To Be Supplied On Request

Timeline

Security Officer

Court Security Officer - G4S Integrated Services
12.2019 - Current

Covert Surveillance Services Operative

Dominance Guardian Security
06.2019 - 10.2019

Shire Ranger

Mornington Peninsula Shire
10.2009 - 01.2019

Mounted trooper

Victoria Police Mounted Branch
01.1997 - 01.2007

Observer

Victoria Police Air Wing
01.1994 - 01.1997

Leading Senior Constable of Police

Victoria Police Department
01.1987 - 07.2007

Diploma of Community Service

Chisholm Institute

Certificate III Security Operations (Armed Guard, Batons & Handcuffs, Firearms, Screening People, Screening Items and Cash-In-Transit) -

G4S and International Security Training Academy

Certificate II Security Operations (Unarmed Guard/Crowd Control) -

International Security Training Academy

Certificate of Police Studies, Constable Course -

Victoria Police Academy

High School Certificate -

Mordialloc College

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