Tim Hutton
Toowoomba ,QLD
Summary
Seasoned Officer-in-Charge with strong background in operations management, criminal investigations, court brief and trial preparation and team leadership. Known for strategic planning and personnel management skills, coupled with ability to manage high-stress and crisis situations calmly and effectively. Leveraged excellent communication skills to foster productive internal and external stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer in Charge - Police Prosecutions
Qld Police Service
Toowoomba , Queensland
04.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with QPS Strategic Plan, policies and procedures.
- Initiated and implemented new administrative processes to improve efficiency.
- Managed daily operations, including rostering, brief management, trial allocations, and staff supervision.
- Coordinated the training of new employees in safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on investigations and trials.
Relieving Senior Sergeant Regional Operations
Qld Police Service
Toowoomba , Queensland
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Executive-level scheduling, research, and correspondence.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Prioritised and organised tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Detective
Qld Police Service
Toowoomba And Brisbane, Queensland
09.2005 - 04.2014
- Prepared high-quality full briefs of evidence and presented written and oral evidence to Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts.
- Researched, planned, and conducted hundreds of criminal investigations.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Lead complex criminal investigations and operations involving murders, child sex offences, assaults and robberies.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Obtained search warrants and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
Police Officer, Uniform General Duties
Qld Police Service
Toowoomba , Queensland
12.1991 - 09.2005
- Trained and qualified workplace trainer and assessor, search and rescue coordinator, firearms training instructor, discipline investigator, workplace health and safety representative, recruitment panel chair, conflict resolution.
- Patrolled assigned areas in patrol car to observe for criminal activity.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of motor vehicle laws.
- Responded to emergency calls involving disturbances, robberies, domestic and family violence.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety
QPS
Queensland09-2009
Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
QPS
Queensland01-2004
Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
QPS
Queensland12-2002
Advanced Certificate in Business (Justice Studies)
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-1991
Certificate III in Sport & Recreation & First Aid
Australian Rugby League
Sydney, NSW06-2012
Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy
Academy of Celebrancy Australia
Brisbane, QLD11-2009
Skills
- Prosecutor
- Detective
- Officer in Charge / Manager
- Brief management, preparation, and quality control
- Staff recruitment (Panel chair)
- Management of large Police Prosecutions Corps
- Performance manager and roster clerk
Affiliations
- Junior and Senior Rugby League President, First Aid Provider, and Judiciary member
- Queensland state Futsal coach and representative club soccer coach
- Board Member, St. Mary's Catholic College
- Qualified marriage celebrant
- Social musician
Timeline
Relieving Senior Sergeant Regional Operations
Qld Police Service
02.2023 - 10.2024
Officer in Charge - Police Prosecutions
Qld Police Service
04.2015 - Current
Detective
Qld Police Service
09.2005 - 04.2014
Police Officer, Uniform General Duties
Qld Police Service
12.1991 - 09.2005
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety
QPS
Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
QPS
Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
QPS
Advanced Certificate in Business (Justice Studies)
Queensland University of Technology
Certificate III in Sport & Recreation & First Aid
Australian Rugby League
Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy
Academy of Celebrancy Australia
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