Lindsey De Groot

Working within a team of four employed to provide 24/7 security services to a boarding school comprised of 553 students and 135 faculty and staff, ensuring a safe environment in and around the campus.

• Conducted campus-wide patrols on foot and by vehicle.
• Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
• Maintained a safe environment for students, staff and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
• Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Participated in all fire drills and responded promptly to campus dorm alarms, on a regular basis.
• Proven ability to work individually and as part of a team.

After successful completion from the Hamilton Police Special Constable training, I was assigned to the Hamilton Courts Division. As a sworn Peace Officer I provided a variety of duties within the Police Service.

Court Security, Prisoner Care and Transportation, Jail Security and Monitoring.

• Provided court security at all court levels.
• Protected life and property through enforcement of regulations and laws.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting crowd control in the courthouse during emergency situations.
• Conducted lawful searches of individuals and their personal property.
• Arrested and detained individuals.
• Provided effective management of seized evidence, mainly contraband and prohibited weapons.
• Pre and Post court transportation of 30-75 prisoners to and from detention facilities.
• Conducted prisoner risk assessments and implemented necessary measures.
• Maintained vigilance in identifying potential threats or suspicious activities in both the courthouse and jail cells.
• Monitored cell security cameras and responded to suspicious prisoner activities.
• Conducted thorough investigations of reported incidents, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and documenting findings for further action.
• Control room duties and Sally Port monitoring.
• Successfully completed yearly mandatory 'Block Training' in Use of Force tactics, weapons use, first aid response, CPR, crisis management. I also took the initiative to complete job-related courses for professional growth during my down time.

Provided administration support to all levels of court by performing pre-court, in-court and post-court duties.

• Called courts of law to order, read charges, took pleas from defendants, swore in witnesses and performed other clerical functions in the courtrooms.
• Liaised with law enforcement agencies, judiciary and crown prosecutor.
• Prepared court files, court dockets and other documents.
• Recorded main court proceedings, including pleas, names of witnesses, dates, times and rulings.
• Managed care and custody of court exhibits.
• Prepared documents for and participated in jury selection.
• Updated and maintained court papers and electronic indexes and files on actions taken by the court or in response to court decisions.
• Scheduled court trials, pre-trial conferences and hearings.

Provided support to the judiciary, juries and overall administration of the courts

• Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
• Promoted a positive courtroom environment by maintaining strict adherence to courtroom protocol and etiquette.
• Provided exceptional customer service to all courthouse visitors, addressing inquiries promptly while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.