Robert Stanford
Haywards Bay
Summary
Dynamic and professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer for the NSW Police Force, adept in conflict de-escalation and relationship management. Proven ability to mentor teams while maintaining integrity and ensuring safety. Skilled in tactical driving and emergency management, effectively navigating high-pressure situations to achieve positive outcomes.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and further develop my professional skills with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
NSW Police Force
12.2001 - 11.2021
- Displayed sound judgement under pressure when making critical decisions.
- Utilised excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse communities, fostering trust.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behaviour, accountability, and professionalism.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Trainee Equipment Operator
Brambles Industrial Services
01.1996 - 09.1999
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses at TAFE NSW to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Operated a range of heavy equipment on a regular basis including trucks; forklifts; excavators; front end loaders; cranes and bobcats.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
Education
No Degree - Certificate III Mobile Equipment Operations
TAFE NSW
NSWNo Degree - Diploma of Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSWSkills
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Risk mitigation
- Relationship building and management
- Tactical driving
- Staff management
- Planning and coordination
- Critical thinking
- CPR/First aid
- Emergency management
Accomplishments
- Rotary Clubs of Liverpool - Nominee for Liverpool Police Officer of the Year - 2013
- Commander Commendation for Team 3 Officer of the Year - 2005
- Commander Commendation for outstanding diligence and attention during the arrest of two armed robbery offenders - 2004
- Commander Commendation for diligent and attention to duties following a police shooting of a psychiatric patient who stabbed a colleague - 2002
- Commander Commendation for good police work which led to the arrest of two offenders for a violent carjacking - 2002
Timeline
Police Officer
NSW Police Force
12.2001 - 11.2021
Trainee Equipment Operator
Brambles Industrial Services
01.1996 - 09.1999
No Degree - Certificate III Mobile Equipment Operations
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Diploma of Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
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