Wade Croker
Murrumba Downs
Summary
Proactive Detective Senior Constable and former Travel Consultant with extensive experience in investigations and client relations. Skilled in evidence collection, case management, and building strong client relationships. Adept at handling sensitive information, mentoring team members, and addressing unforeseen challenges in both law enforcement and travel sectors.
Results-driven investigator bringing 9+ years of experience in law enforcement. Specializing in criminal investigations and proficient in collating evidence, ensuring admissibility of evidence, report writing, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects ensuring successful prosecutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Senior Constable
Queensland Police Service
01.2015 - Current
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active investigations efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new information coming to light.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled investigative interviewing techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Conducted investigations into various crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses for successful prosecution.
Travel Consultant
Flight Centre Travel Group
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
- Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Addressed unforeseen challenges during trips by coordinating alternative arrangements or providing support as needed.
- Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.
- Educated clients on destination-specific considerations such as customs regulations, local attractions, or cultural norms to enhance their overall experience abroad.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Police Investigations
Queensland Police Service
Queensland Police Service Academy02.2023
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information Gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Evidence control
- Conducting investigations
- Supervising investigations
- Writing reports
- Case Management
Timeline
Detective Senior Constable
Queensland Police Service
01.2015 - Current
Travel Consultant
Flight Centre Travel Group
06.2010 - 12.2014
Advanced Diploma - Police Investigations
Queensland Police Service
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