Charlene Gilkes-patrick
Trinidad
Summary
Organized and demandable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hard working and passionate job seeker with a strong organizational skills eager to secure entry as a Corrections Officer. Willing and able to help take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer (Acting Sergeant)
Ministry Of National Security
12.2003 - Current
- Advises, guides and supports colleagues particularly those with less experience.
- Maintains a professional relationship with staff, prisoners and members of the public.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Apprehend suspects/offenders of the law.
- Escorts prisoners to and from cells.
- Inspects cells for security reasons.
- Maintains a professional relationship with staff, inmates and members of the public
- Assisted in special assignments such as:- calculation of officers arrears in salary, meal, house and C.O.L.A as well as planning of special events for officers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago11.2025
Resume Writing Techniques
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago09.2023
Dispute Resolution And Conflict Management
The University of Trinidad And Tobago
Wallerfield, Arima, Trinidad And Tobago 09.2023
Introduction To Human Resource Management
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago07.2023
Introduction To Project Management
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago12.2022
Industrial Relations For Protective Services
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago05.2021
Skills
- Multicultural awareness
- Adaptability
- Report writing
- Critical thinking
- Background investigations
- Reliable
- Good/Proper decision making
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Achieved certification of participation by successfully completing a Tribunal Aide Course with accuracy and efficiency. (Hosted by Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social & Welfare Association)
- Achieved certification by completing Level I Investigators Couse ( Hosted by Specialist Crime Academy and member of the New Scotland Yard Crime Academy.
Timeline
Police Officer (Acting Sergeant)
Ministry Of National Security
12.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Resume Writing Techniques
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Dispute Resolution And Conflict Management
The University of Trinidad And Tobago
Introduction To Human Resource Management
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Introduction To Project Management
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
Industrial Relations For Protective Services
Cipriani College of Labor And Co-Operative Studies
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