Olha OLIINYK
St. Albert,AB
Summary
Dedicated Law Enforcement & Security Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Law and 12+ years of expertise criminal investigation, legal protocol compliance, and asset protection. Skilled in threat evaluation, secure transport/patrols, crisis management, and inter-agency collaboration. Combines extensive European police experience with Canadian security background to maintain order, safeguard institutions, and serve Alberta communities effectively.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Investigator/Loss Prevention Officer
TJX Canada (Full Time 37.5 hrs/week)
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored and tracked suspicious activity in real-time using multi-screen CCTV systems.
- Executed lawful arrests under Section 494 of the Criminal Code of Canada to ensure full compliance with legal standards.
- Applied physical subject control techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely restrain non-compliant individuals.
- Conducted searches incident to arrest and maintained safe custody of individuals until police turnover to ensure safety and order.
- Compiled detailed incident reports for court proceedings and maintained accurate notebook entries documenting timelines and use of force.
Supervisor Security Guard
Garda World (Full Time 37.5 hrs/week)
Saint John, New Brunswick
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervised and trained new employees on facility patrol techniques, report writing standards, and core security protocols to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Supervised shift operations, conducted daily briefings, deployed security personnel to high-security access points and screening posts to ensure safety and compliance.
- Apply strong problem-solving and tactical communication skills to de-escalate conflicts and deliver professional customer service to visitors and staff.
Police Officer
Police Department of Rivne, Ukraine (Full Time)
Rivne, Ukraine
02.2010 - 06.2022
- Conducted risk evaluations and threat analyses on individuals and situations to maintain safety in high-risk environments.
- Safely escorted and presented accused individuals and defendants, conducting secure transport of inmates between correctional facilities, police departments, and courts.
- Executed evidence collection, documentation, and scene control to ensure court admissibility and preserve integrity of investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects to gather critical information while adhering to statutory regulations and legal rights.
- Prepared comprehensive case files, affidavits, and investigative reports; testified as a credible witness and contributed to successful prosecution outcomes.
- Patrolled designated areas to identify criminal activity, issued citations, prevent incidents, and served warrants.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations at crime scenes.
Education
Master's Degree - Law
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law Academy of Ukraine
Ukraine06-2010
Skills
- CCTV monitoring
- Evidence collection
- Law enforcement procedures
- Incident reporting
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Emergency response
- Crime scene management
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Alberta Security License
- Alberta Class 4 Driver’s License
- First Aid - Level C CPR & AED
- Cooperative Policing Course Cortificate
- Internal Use of Force Level 1-2
Timeline
Store Investigator/Loss Prevention Officer
TJX Canada (Full Time 37.5 hrs/week)
01.2024 - Current
Supervisor Security Guard
Garda World (Full Time 37.5 hrs/week)
08.2022 - 09.2023
Police Officer
Police Department of Rivne, Ukraine (Full Time)
02.2010 - 06.2022
Master's Degree - Law
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law Academy of Ukraine