Paul Smith

Adept at conflict de-escalation and relationship management, honed through experiences with the Dept of Police and Emergency Management and Russell Allports. Demonstrates unparalleled integrity and OHS awareness, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven track record in fostering community trust and ensuring public safety, underscored by advanced report writing skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Having served as a police officer for 23 years I obtained the rank of detective senior constable. I have developed strong communication skills and the ability to communicate well with my peers and management.

15 of my years as a police officer was working as a detective in various criminal investigation offices including Bellerive, Hobart, Glenorchy and Bridgewater. I was also a member of the serious and organised crime division whose responsibility was to investigate cold case matters, major fraud investigations and Cyber crime.

Throughout my career I have participated in numerous training courses including fraud investigation and advanced Cyber crime investigation delivered by members of the Australian Federal Police.

I have liaised with external agency's and jurisdictions including travelling to other states to extradite wanted criminals.

I have a high level of discretion and understand the importance of this. I have also previously managed police informants where discretion is paramount and essential for the safety of the informant.

I was the sole officer at a 1 man police station located at Risdon Vale Hobart. This is a low socio-economic area and very challenging. I was responsible for law enforcement and all investigations relating to crime occurrences.

As a result of my policing I consider myself to be a trusted police officer and have built many relationships with not only people I came into contact in law enforcement, but also my colleague's

I have had very favourable personal development reports throughout my career and have received a commanders commendation relating to my investigation skills.

I have received numerous service medals during my career for ethical and diligent behaviour.

Successfully completed 8 month in house training at the Tasmania police academy

Graduated as a constable within Tasmania Police.

Successfully completed exams to achieve 1st class constable and then senior constable status

Completed and obtained detective training and designation

Successfully completed apprenticeship as boilermaker welder and obtained trade certificate.

Current first aid certificate attaining cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic emergency life support.

Trade certificate, boilermaker welder

Current unblemished manual drivers licence

Work place health and safety construction white card

Commanders certificate of appreciation relating to my investigative work

Gardening, cooking, fishing, AFL football, cricket.

I also utilise my welding skills and enjoy fabricating garden art using old rusted machinery and farm equipment