Michael Quirk
Barrie,ON
Summary
Resourceful and seasoned police professional recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in critical thinking, emergency response, and law enforcement techniques. Excel in communication, teamwork, critical incident response, crime scene management, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring positive outcomes in high-pressure situations. In addition adds effective interaction with community members and colleagues alike.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
York Regional Police
Aurora, Ontario
03.2003 - Current
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Supported a positive learning environment as a seconded instructor for the implementation of the Versadex system.
- Coordinated operations for Public Order Unit deployments as the Public Order Co-Ordinator, including team leadership, small and large unit tactics, creation of policy and procedures and leadership through various deployments including the G20.
- Co-ordinated and commanded numerous Search and Rescue operations, as well served as an assistant coordinator a Search Commander over 16 years. Involved in all training aspects of the unit from Basic SAR operator to SAR management duties.
- Investigative secondments for the 9 week Investigative Training program with 1 District Property and 6 month Investigative Training with the 4 District Property Teams.
- Conducted Supervisory duties at a Platoon level operationally and administratively and District level administratively, including Staff Sergeant supervisory duties on occasion.
- Secondment to the Integrated Security Unit, with the OPP, for the Pan-Am games with major responsibilities of joint logistics and training for all members, in addition to site security and staffing coordination at venues in York Region. Creations of large scale operational plans, SMEACs and joint forces planning and coordination.
- Assigned role of Academic Instructor and YRP Training Branch with responsibilities to provide and coordinate training for Basic Recruits, deliver and coordinate various training courses, develop new training and to assist in Use of Force training as a qualified Use of Force instructor through OPC.
- Familiarity in content and implementation of YRP policy and Procedures, as well as the Community Safety and Policing Act as well as its predecessor, the Police Service Act.
- Investigative secondment to 5 CIB Persons to assist in case loads. Ability to handle several cases at once, training and implementation of Search Warrants and Interviewing techniques, Successful in being granted all Production Orders and Warrants sought for cases involved with. Successful victim, witness and suspect management to assist in completion of cases.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior officers to assist in their cases.
031 Infantry Rifleman
Canadian Armed Forces
Oromocto, New Brunswick
03.1998 - 12.2022
- Executed patrol operations in diverse terrains to maintain area security.
- Participated in NATO peacekeeping operations in Bosnia
- Participated in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Eritrea and Ethiopia
- Took part in training exercises designed to improve individual skillsets and collective unit capabilities.
- Provided protection for convoys, outposts, observation posts, and other designated personnel or facilities.
- Coordinated with other units to execute large scale military operations.
- Participated in small-unit tactical operations by providing fire support during ambushes and raids.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly, delivered effective remediation and worked efficiently with team members in fast-paced, dangerous, and intense environments.
- Mastered every weapon type utilized in Infantry roles, including vehicle staged weapon platforms, exhibited full expertise on weapon components and how to clean and worked in squads and in various fighting formations.
- Maintained critical communication in electronic warfare environment.
- Conducted foot patrols to detect enemy activity, suspicious persons, and weapons caches.
- Practiced hand-to-hand combat techniques to prepare for close-quarters combat situations.
- Performed guard duty and maintained security of assigned areas.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
- Operated communications equipment to ensure effective field communication.
Warehouse Packer
Gorham Foods
Newmarket, Ontario
06.1997 - 03.1998
- Transported goods between different departments using material handling equipment.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Operated forklift to move, load, and unload materials from trucks or other vehicles.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Pefferlaw Peat Products
Pefferlaw, Ontario
03.1995 - 08.1995
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Education
Police Training - Continuing Education
Basic Constable Training - Basic Contstable Training
Ontario Police College
Alymer, ON07-2003
Basic Military Qualification Training And Basic Operational Qualification Training Infanteer - Infantry
Canadian Armed Forces
Meaford, ON08-1998
Nursing - Nursing
Centennial College
05-1997
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newmarket, ON06-1995
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Case management
- Analytical thinking
- Firearms and Defensive Tactics proficiency
- Operational planning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Over 20 York Regional Police Recognitions for leadership,professionalism and competence.
- York Regional Police Chief of Police Award in recognition of planning and managing the Pan/Parapan Am Games hosted in York Region.
- Letter of recognition from Consulate General of the United States of America expressing gratitude for the team's outstanding assistance and exceptional efforts during the Pan Am Games.
- Letter of recognition from the Logistics Lead of the Integrated Security Unit (ISU) of the Pan/Para Pan Am Games for your contribution as a member of the team. “As the YRP’s representation in the Training Working Group you have taken a leadership role within the group.”
- Letter of thanks from Ottawa Police Service expressing appreciation for participating in both the planning and deployment for the 2009 U.S. Presidential visit.
- Letter of thanks from Durham Police for assistance with the coordination of the Greenpeace Joint Task Force. A strong example of the partnership between two organizations working together toward public safety for all communities.
Affiliations
- Ongoing volunteer as Barrie Woman's Hockey Association Director of Equipment and Apparel since May 2023
- Ongoing member of the Board of Directors of Barrie Woman's Hockey Association since May 2023
- Volunteer Lead Route Planner for Georgina Mayor's Motorcycle Charity Ride 2020 to present
Timeline
Police Officer
York Regional Police
03.2003 - Current
031 Infantry Rifleman
Canadian Armed Forces
03.1998 - 12.2022
Warehouse Packer
Gorham Foods
06.1997 - 03.1998
Assembly Line Production Worker
Pefferlaw Peat Products
03.1995 - 08.1995
Police Training - Continuing Education
Basic Constable Training - Basic Contstable Training
Ontario Police College
Basic Military Qualification Training And Basic Operational Qualification Training Infanteer - Infantry
Canadian Armed Forces
Nursing - Nursing
Centennial College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
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