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1. Philip Marsh
1 Les Clos, 87600, Vayres, France
+33 (0)5 55 03 12 60, pmarsh5071@yahoo.co.uk
Personal Statement
As an articulate, positive and hard working person, achieving the highest standards possible I have a
strong work ethic achieved in a demanding high-pressure environment. A dynamic, confident and
robust leader, my experiences in the Police and Armed Forces have given me excellent
communication skills enabling me to relate to a range of people and situations. My strengths include
the ability to stay calm in challenging situations making difficult decisions under high levels of
pressure and scrutiny. Trustworthy and honest with high levels of integrity.
Key Skills
- As a qualified police Inspector, managing a shift of over 40 officers, I was the duty senior
operational command officer for a policing area. Managing critical incidents and day to day incidents
- A criminal investigator, trained to PIP level 2.
- Able to assimilate information, and make sound operational decisions efficiently and effectively. I
have the resilience to carry out and achieve goals and the flexibility to implement changes if required.
- Experienced in auditing and risk assessing operational procedures, ensuring strict compliance to
the National Intelligence Model and working practices.
- Excellent communication skills refined from years of policing in a variety of situations. As a member
of the senior management team through to commanding public order units in violent and
confrontational situations.
- National Security cleared to DV level, used to handling Top Secret information with professionalism
and absolute discretion.
Work Experience
Owner Chez Golf, Pro golf shop, Les Jouberties, St Junien 87200 France
(2014 – to date)
Retail outlet specialising in Golf clothing and equipment.
Teaching golf to individuals and corporate groups.
Competing in golf competitions within the Limousin region.
Ensuring high standards of customer service and satisfaction at the golf complex.
Current Club Champion.
The holder of a French competition handicap.
Police Officer, Essex Police, South Essex
(March 2010 to 2013)
I have held a number of roles including the Staff officer to the Assistant Chief Constable. As his
personal assistant, I provided research for his portfolio which included the Counter Terrorism
Command for the South East of England, producing reports and articles in a clear, concise manner.
During the role, I was privy to sensitive and personal information which I treated with the utmost of
confidence.
As a Critical Incident Inspector, I was responsible for ensuring correct actions were taken at serious
crimes and make sure incidents were dealt with in accordance with current national guidance. I
managed over 40 officers ensuring the highest level of police response was achieved, prioritising the
demand profile making certain the incidents were policed appropriately and the welfare needs were
met for my staff. I was the senior duty police commander covering a large urban area. Responsible for
the governance of wide-ranging policing powers, including the authority to detain persons and
searching premises. As part of a cadre of 5 Inspectors providing 24hr, seven days a week cover, I
ensured the shift handover was completed and appropriate actions were recorded and actioned. I was
responsible for ensuring officers were compliant with the force and national policies, correcting
failures, highlighting good practice and developing methods for improvement. As a Detective
Inspector within a busy city centre, I was responsible for the supervision of a crime investigation team
based at Southend, ensuring crimes were investigated thoroughly and efficiently. I was the Senior
Investigating Officer for a variety of crimes ranging from bulk thefts to serious assaults and sexual

2. offences. Ensuring the unit’s compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, RIPA and
National Intelligence Model.
Police Officer, Devon and Cornwall, South Devon
(Jan 1999 to Mar 2010)
I worked in a variety of roles significantly as an Investigator on the Major Crime Team. I am a
nationally accredited detective, specialising as a Family Liaison Officer, working on murder
investigations, also involved in the investigation of a multi-casualty plane crash. I have carried a
demanding investigation workload, balancing and prioritising the investigations. I was the commander
of a specialist team, used for drug searches, dynamic entry of addresses and public order incidents. I
was a frontline response officer working a 24-hour shift pattern responding to calls ranging from
incidents where life was at risk to routine administrative calls. Gathering evidence and making
decisions within current protocols and criminal law. As a front line police officer, I was regularly in a
hostile and threatening environment. Using excellent communication skills I defused many volatile
situations, however, I am trained in unarmed defensive techniques which were used in a controlled
and effective manner.
A Tutor Officer, responsible for the training and development of probationer officers in their first 6
months of police service. Teaching officers and highlighting areas for improvement, using SMART
action plans.
Independent Financial Consultant, Martin Solloway Financial Services, Plymouth
(Jul 1997 to Jan 1999)
Providing specialist financial advice to corporate and high net worth Clients. Providing outstanding
customer service
Financial Planning Adviser, Pearl Assurance, Plymouth
(Jul 1996 to Jul 1997)
Providing financial and investment advice to existing customers. Ensuring excellent levels of customer
service to promote repeat business.
Able Seaman (Electronic Warfare), Royal Navy, Plymouth
(Jan 1989 to Jul 1996)
Intercepting and analysing electrical transmissions from numerous sources, providing accurate
reports of threat assessment, intentions, capabilities and reactions in a fluid and unpredictable
environment. Analysing detailed information quickly and accurately to brief other stakeholders
involved in operational situations.
Operating a variety of small craft and boats. General military duties.
Royal Naval instructor at HMS Raleigh, Royal Naval School of Firefighting. Instructing students in ship
borne firefighting from basic to advanced techniques. Instructor on the dynamic damage control
simulator used for teaching damage control and flooding techniques.
Decorated for service in Iraq (1990-1991)
Education
National College of Policing, Bramshill
2009-2010
Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP)
Level 2 – serious and complex investigations
Royal Navy
1989 to 1990
Associate degree - Maths and Mechanics.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for boys, Birmingham
1982 to 1989
O'Levels - English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Biology.

3. Other Skills
Competent in Microsoft packages including office.
Proficient in social media.
Custody and review of rights officer
Public order specialist
Police supervisor for Health and Safety
First Aid and Defibrillator
Crowd and Crisis management
RYA day skipper
Languages - Native English and competent in French
Hobbies & Interests
I partake in a variety of outdoor activities including playing hockey, having played at county level. Golf
is my sporting passion, playing at a high competitive level.
References
References are available on request.