Wendy kinsley
Gladstone,QLD
Summary
With 18 years of experience as a community-oriented police officer, I excel in handling high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Throughout my career, I have specialized in general duties policing, crime prevention coordination, at-risk youth program management, and domestic and family violence expertise. As a seasoned team leader, I prioritize community safety and security above all else, consistently adhering to protocols while fostering positive interactions with community contacts. Currently, I am pursuing a Diploma of Counselling with the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors to further enhance my skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic and Family Violence Officer
Queensland Police Service
10.2024 - Current
- Case Management for High Risk Victims impacted by Domestic and Family Violence
- Specialist Engagement skills for Victims of Crime
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with client goals and referral pathways
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Facilitate Domestic and Family Violence Training
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
08.2006 - Current
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored and evaluated programs, services and activities to support child safety and program quality.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counselled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Police Officer Youth Programs Coordinator
Police Citizens Youth Club
02.2020 - 09.2024
- Coordinate and deliver at risk youth programs within PCYC and in school programs
- Specialist cyber safety education to youth - Think U Know
- Facilitated Love bites domestic violence prevention in schools.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification.
- Developed and coordinated community engagement activities for youth
- Coordinate prevention and wellbeing program for youth impacted by trauma.
- Coordinate and facilitate crime prevention program for family's impacted by Domestic and Family Violence. R.U.BY program.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being. Deep Blue Line.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behaviour and social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
District Crime Prevention Coordinator
Queensland Police Service
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviours.
- Assess client security needs tailoring home security audits to individuals.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided crime prevention suggestions and recommendations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Analyzed crime data maps, graphs and statistics to develop patrol and crime prevention strategies.
- Supervised crime prevention activities.
- Designed substance abuse prevention programs to meet needs and interests of recipients.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for intervention and prevention in relation to safety.
- Educated public on crime prevention strategies in response to hot spot areas
Education
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Sunshine Coast 10-2025
Diploma of Policing - Law Enforcement
Queensland Police Service
Queensland 03-2008
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Community engagement
- Interviewing children and Recording evidence techniques
- Investigative skills
- Support for youth initiatives
- Integrity and honesty
- Community safety initiatives
- Emergency planning
- Case management
- Cultural awareness
- Criminal investigations
- Community relations
- Law enforcement
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Police reports
- Staff management
- Risk mitigation
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Domestic violence prevention
- Relationship building and management
- Background investigations
- Inter-agency coordination
- Crime prevention models
- CPR/First aid certified
- Officer training
- Criminal law
- Court preparation
- Community oriented policing
Timeline
Domestic and Family Violence Officer
Queensland Police Service
10.2024 - Current
Police Officer Youth Programs Coordinator
Police Citizens Youth Club
02.2020 - 09.2024
District Crime Prevention Coordinator
Queensland Police Service
06.2016 - 02.2021
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
08.2006 - Current
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Diploma of Policing - Law Enforcement
Queensland Police Service
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