Gurmehar Singh Grewal
Surrey,BC
Summary
Hard-working and passionate individual seeking to obtain a position as a Police Officer with the Surrey Police Service to develop on both professional and personal dimensions while serving my community. I intend to be a committed and dedicated employee of the Surrey Police Service by implementing the training and skills provided to me to pursue the interests and achieve the goals of the agency while serving the City of Surrey to the best of my ability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Prevention Officer
Holt Renfrew
06.2024 - Current
- Continuously updated knowledge of local crime trends, adjusting store security measures to counteract emerging threats where necessary.
- Coordinated with Vancouver Police to strengthen community partnerships and arrest prolific offenders.
- Conducted regular audits to identify potential areas for loss, addressing vulnerabilities and minimizing risk.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Handled large amounts of cash and luxury retail products
- Served as a key point of contact for staff members, addressing any loss prevention-related questions or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Asset Protection Investigator
Hudson's Bay
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Viewed store CCTV, alarm and exception reporting systems to monitor activity and detect theft.
- Identified, reported and resolved safety issues, inventory shortages, cash handling concerns and theft.
- Conducted shortage control, asset protection and safety inspections and audits with accurate documentation of results and potential or existing hazards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to assist in criminal investigations and ensure successful prosecution of offenders.
- Developed and implemented procedures to reduce risk of shoplifting and other loss prevention related issues.
- Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
Security Guard
Commissionaires BC
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Promoted public awareness and community education programs to educate public on false alarm prevention and compliance.
Yardman
Burnco Landscaping Centre
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Dealt with large quantities of bricks, cylinder blocks, concrete bags, and landscaping supplies
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Shifts consisted of walking, ascending/descending stairs, and lifting products (20lbs - 100lbs)
- Constructed large orders of landscaping materials and supplies and prepared them for transport.
- Unloaded equipment and landscape materials from trucks and directed laborers to place stock in designated areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
Bachelor in Law Enforcement Studies - Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations And Security
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC04.2023
High School Diploma -
Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
Surrey, BC06.2018
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal De-escalation
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Emergency Response
- Customer Service
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Articulation
Certification
- Naloxone Training, BCCDC Harm Reduction Services, October 2024
- Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Training - Mental Health, First Responder Academy, November 2023
- De-escalating Situations Involving Individuals with Development Disabilities, First Responder Academy, October 2023
- De-escalation, Calming Techniques, and Body Language, First Responder Academy, July 2023
- Youth and Adolescence at Risk and Conflict with the Law, First Responder Academy, July 2023
- Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders, First Responder Academy, May 2023
- Intimate Partner Violence - Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse, First Responder Academy, May 2023
- Truth and Reconciliation and History of Residential Schools, First Responder Academy, May 2023
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Prosafe - May 2021
- Basic Security Training, Justice Institute of British Columbia - March 2019
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Loss Prevention Officer
Holt Renfrew
06.2024 - Current
Asset Protection Investigator
Hudson's Bay
08.2022 - 06.2024
Security Guard
Commissionaires BC
07.2020 - 08.2023
Yardman
Burnco Landscaping Centre
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Naloxone Training, BCCDC Harm Reduction Services, October 2024
- Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Training - Mental Health, First Responder Academy, November 2023
- De-escalating Situations Involving Individuals with Development Disabilities, First Responder Academy, October 2023
- De-escalation, Calming Techniques, and Body Language, First Responder Academy, July 2023
- Youth and Adolescence at Risk and Conflict with the Law, First Responder Academy, July 2023
- Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders, First Responder Academy, May 2023
- Intimate Partner Violence - Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse, First Responder Academy, May 2023
- Truth and Reconciliation and History of Residential Schools, First Responder Academy, May 2023
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Prosafe - May 2021
- Basic Security Training, Justice Institute of British Columbia - March 2019
Bachelor in Law Enforcement Studies - Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations And Security
Justice Institute of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
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