Gaurav Sharma
Victoria,BC
Summary
Provide operational policing services to the community and members of the public of Queensland as an experienced police officer with QPS.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Constable
Saanich Police Department
Saanich, British Columbia
05.2023 - Current
- Took an oath to protect life and property, preserve peace, prevent crime, enforce the law, and apprehend offenders.
- Dealt with high-stress situations where the innocent lives of members of the public, victims, the accused, and officers were at stake, which required critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to de-escalate prolific offenders.
- Responded to emergency calls and complaints, executed arrest warrants, conducted mental health apprehensions, and arrested criminal suspects.
- Utilized appropriate communication, practical, and physical skills in order to protect members of the public from harm or further casualties, and to deal with uncooperative or aggressive individuals.
- Prepared reports to record incidents, patrol activities, and to provide testimony in courts of law.
- Assisted in multi-jurisdiction projects and helped other police departments carry out arrest warrants for drug traffickers, high-risk individuals, and sex offenders.
- Responded to calls for services that required a priority response for situations such as domestic assault in progress, motor vehicle crashes and incidents, mental health crises, drug overdoses, etc.
Community Safety Officer
Saanich Police Department
Saanich, British Columbia
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Reported to the operational command of the Patrol Division and held the designation of sworn Special Municipal Constable.
- Acted in the primary responsibility to assist regular police members by completing low-level, low-risk, low-priority tasks, and assisting with primarily non-investigative functions.
- Attended and documented non-injury traffic accidents and helped people exchange information, provided traffic control and arranged for towing as necessary, when there was no conflict between the motorists involved and no requirement for a proactive collision investigation.
- Supplemented police presence at family-oriented and operational events, and provided additional visible presence at ceremonial, school, and sports events.
- Provided assistance and security for the cell block, including escorting prisoners as required by Saanich Gaolers.
- Delivered subpoenas, summons to the accused, witnesses, and related documents to the general members of the public.
- Collected lost and found property, completed reports, and returned property to legitimate owners when possible.
- Relieved patrol officers are standing by at a hospital, awaiting admission for low-risk, non-violent Mental Health Act apprehensions.
Security Dispatcher
Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored radio stations for six different hospital sites, and triaged services for fire alarms, security cameras, and duress pendants for priority response.
- Troubleshooted issues with the CCTV cameras, alarm-monitoring system responsible for the whole Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands
- Navigated the air ambulance and other helicopters by mitigating risks, and followed the safe landing protocol.
- Participated in the emergency preparedness for disaster management, mass casualty, and evacuation.
- Mentored new hires, junior team members, and managed employee relationships.
Protection Services Officer
Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted hospital staff with requests for de-escalating situations involving sick and volatile patients, as well as staff, visitors, and members of the public.
- Provided static security in the mental and psychiatric wards of the hospital, which sometimes required physical restraining of the patients and applying mechanical restraints, and often helped medical staff monitor chemical restraints.
- Conducted fire drills and inspections, meeting Life Safety Fire Codes, and Hospital accreditation standards.
- Provided a safe environment for everyone by being always visible and approachable while conducting patrols on foot, in vehicles, and on bikes.
Education
Professional Certificate - Qualified Municipal Constable
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC03-2024
Diploma - Arts and Science
Camosun College
Victoria, BC01.2019
Skills
- Firearm and CEW (Taser) operator
- Completed a 4-day Patrol and Tactics course
- Trained in TEMS (Tactical Emergency Medical Services)
- Report writing and familiarity with warrants and ITO
- Search and seizure with drug exhibits and evidence handling
- Traffic safety and stops, certified in ASD (Breath Alcohol Tester)
- Community engagement and relations
- Assertive, and always acted with honesty, integrity, and professionalism
- Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi
Volunteer Experience
Tripleshot Cycling Club, Victoria, BC (2022 - Present)
- Served as the Secretary and currently acting in the position of the Board of Director for a cycling club comprising of 400+ members.
Police Dog Mascot (ACE), Saanich Police Department, Victoria, BC (2018-2022)
- As ACE, dressed in a dog suit and interacted with the members of the public of all age groups, especially children by attending community events like Parades, School Fairs and Festivals representing Saanich Police.
Dog Walker and Animal Transport driver, SPCA Victoria, BC (2016-2022)
- Provided commitment as dog walker/socializer, animal transport driver and shift coordinator by spending time with animals like dogs, cats, rabbits which were up for adoption.
- In August of 2018 during the wildfires in Northern BC, spent 10 days to help out with evacuating animals like dogs, horses etc. Bathed them, groomed them, fed them, walked them and eventually re-united them with their owners.
BC RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER, Victoria, BC (2019-2022)
- Raised more than $16,000 for Cancer research. Brought awareness through annual bicycle ride events involving riding 400 km in 4 days.
Timeline
Police Constable
Saanich Police Department
05.2023 - Current
Community Safety Officer
Saanich Police Department
04.2022 - 04.2023
Security Dispatcher
Island Health
05.2021 - 03.2022
Protection Services Officer
Island Health
07.2019 - 03.2022
Professional Certificate - Qualified Municipal Constable
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Diploma - Arts and Science
Camosun College
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