Mario Gauvin
Grande Prairie,Alberta
Summary
I began my policing career in Drayton Valley AB, as a General Duty Constable. During my 4 years while on Patrol I proved to be a dependable, hardworking team player. I developed relationships with co workers, community members and stakeholders. I was fortunate enough to become a field coach and successfully trained a recruit wo has since become a dependable police officer at his respective RCMP detachment. I am currently working as a police constable for the Western Alberta Crime Reduction Unit. I provide assistance to police officers and RCMP detachments throughout Western Alberta for a variety of files ranging from drug investigations, to organized crime, to apprehending high risk offenders . I provide guidance through directing operational activities of my detachment, conduct risk assessments and provide primary first response to emergency situations. I was selected to act as Cpl. due to my strong leadership skills and knowledge in policing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, District Crime Reduction Unit
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
07.2021 - Current
- Over 1 year of experience as the acting Corporal for the Western Alberta Crime Reduction Unit.
- Demonstrated the ability to provide mentorship and leadership to RCMP members from 24 Detachments across Western Alberta.
- Prioritized community engagement in Crime Reduction Strategies to foster public safety.
- Prioritized and assisted with conflict management among unit members to ensure team morale and employee wellness.
- Oversaw and participated in targeted enforcement, tracking of dangerous offenders with a history of repeated offences, targeting street-gang activity and executing arrest warrants.
- Conducted surveillance operations, warrant writing, warrant execution, high risk arrests,
- Demonstrated the ability to identify and locate and target prolific offenders.
Police Officer ( General Duty)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated the ability enforce Provincial/ Federal and Municipal law.
- Demonstrated the ability to respond to emergencies, investigate motor vehicle collisions, enforce highway traffic laws and appropriately manage/preserve a crime scene.
- Demonstrated the ability to display effective problem solving techniques and resolution during high crisis scenarios.
- Demonstrated strong de-escalation skills during high risk calls mitigating concerns to public and officer safety.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Experienced a high volume of mental health calls and demonstrated sound judgment in determining an appropriate treatment plan.
- Demonstrated strong investigation skills and accurately relayed relevant information during testimony in court.
Correctional Officer
Correctional Service Canada
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Conducted routine and non routine contraband searches of inmate cells to identify and confiscate prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments while managing personal and public safety.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Experienced numerous institutional incidents such as assaults, mental health outbursts, overdoes and self injurious behavior and provided proper resourcing/referrals.
- Liaised with Parole and Probation officers for correctional treatment plans.
Education
Certificate - Policing
Royal Canadian Mounted Police CTP
Regina, SK07.2017
Certificate - Corrections
Correctional Training Program
Saskatoon, SK04.2013
Diploma - Policing & Corrections Foundations
Oulton College
Moncton, NB08.2010
Skills
- Crime Reduction Strategies
- Judicial authorizations
- Search warrant execution planning
- Major case management
- Source handler
- Crime Scene Management
- Bilingual (French /english)
- Interviewing Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Management
- Task Prioritization
- Advocacy
- Ability to Prepare and Present Testimony in Court
- Knowledge of Technical / Electronic Surveillance Devices & Techniques
- Knowledge of Physical Surveillance Techniques
- Knowledge of Investigative Interviewing Techniques
- Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
Certification
- Surveillance Techniques course (Intermediate)
- Search warrant drafting course (5 day)
- Initial Critical Indecent Response (Level 100)
- All terrain vehicle operator
- Police Mountain Bike course
- Human source development workshop.
- Standard First Aid Level C and AED
- Conventional Laser/Radar course
- CEW
- Pros Level 1 supervisor
- Covert to Overt workshop
- Carbine operator
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
- Mandatory Alcohol Screening
- Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) Outdoor Practical Course
- Introduction To Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) Scenario Based Training (SBT) - Indoor Active Threats
- Cultural Awareness and Humility course
- Aboriginal and First Nations Awareness on-line course
- Excited Delirium National course
- Basic Trauma Equipment Course (BTEC)
Timeline
Police Officer, District Crime Reduction Unit
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
07.2021 - Current
Police Officer ( General Duty)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
07.2017 - 06.2021
Correctional Officer
Correctional Service Canada
04.2013 - 01.2017
Certificate - Policing
Royal Canadian Mounted Police CTP
Certificate - Corrections
Correctional Training Program
Diploma - Policing & Corrections Foundations
Oulton College
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