The document is a curriculum vitae for Deon Paul Freek Westraadt. It includes personal information such as name, address, contact details, qualifications and experience. Westraadt has over 21 years of experience working for the South African Police Service in various roles including criminal investigator, detective and operations manager. He has also held security management roles at several private companies over the past 5 years. The CV details his responsibilities, skills and qualifications for police and security operations management positions.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
DEON PAUL FREEK WESTRAADT
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Deon Paul Freek Westraadt
Address: Ballito R102 Manor Estate Unit 61
Contact number: 079 283 0605
Email: deonwestraadt@live.com
Nationality: South African
Date of Birth: 4 May 1971
Gender: Male
Drivers License: Code 08 EB
Health: Excellent
Occupational Field: South African Police Service – Warrant Officer
Period: 21 years 224 days
Dependants: 2 Kids
Status: Divorced

2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Strong knowledge of the principals and practices of police work, including fingerprinting,
investigation techniques, arrest procedures, communications.
2. Working knowledge of the geography, street locations and numbering system, and of
the principal buildings in the City.
3. Knowledge of personal rights and of the requirements and procedures involved in police
work.
4. Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to record them clearly and
completely.
5. Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use
resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems.
6. Ability to act quickly and calmly in dangerous circumstances.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
and the general public.
8. Excellent time management skills.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

3. QUALIFICATIONS
10. Matric
11. Graduate South African Police College Pretoria 1991
12. Certified by South African Police training commission
13. National Diploma Police Management (TSA)
14. Human Rights and Policing
15. Statement taking Course
16. x3 S.W.A.T. Courses
17. Basic Skid Control Off-road Course
18. Border Course
19. Riot Course
20. Basic Computer Course
21. Crime Prevention Course
22. Advanced driving Course
23. x3 Street Survival Courses
24. Combat Shooting Course
25. New Children’s Act and Procedure for safe keeping Workshop
26. Bereavement Counselling Skills
27. Stress Management
28. Bereavement Management Workshop
29. Cultural Diversity Workshop
30. Legendary Client Service and Telephone Etiquette Workshop
31. Security Gr A, B, C, D, E , PSIRA NR:2317207

4. 32. Firearm comp –Fire Arm Control Act ,2000(Act 60 of 2000) Handle and use of a
Handgun, Self loading Rifle or Carbine, Shotgun
EXPERIENCE - PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
BRIXTON POLICE (1991 to 1993)
33. Perform a wide range of police assignments such as routine patrol of assigned areas,
responding to radio dispatches, crisis intervention, peacekeeping, crowd control,
criminal apprehension, dealing with emotionally disturbed persons, preliminary
investigation of serious crimes, traffic regulation and enforcement, accident
investigation, warrant service, statistical data evaluation interpretations.
34. Participate in training programs and receives continuing on-the-job training in law
enforcement techniques and procedures, departmental organization, rules, policies and
related laws.
35. Receive and maintain up-to-date knowledge and training in the use, care maintenance
of assigned equipment such as Police issued Z88 firearms, 12 cage shotgun, R5 assault
rifle, stun-grenades, C02 grenades.
FLYING SQUAD (1993 to 1996)
36. Performed as part of a tactical response team.
37. Receive and dispatching of complaints to Police vehicles in sectors.
38. Respond to radio dispatched calls, bank robberies, hi-jacking, murders scenes, house
robberies’, retrieving of hi-jacked (stolen) vehicles, crowd control riots, shooting,
serious assaults, and answering of 10111 emergency calls.
MORTUARY: (FORENSIC PATHOLOGY LAB HILLBROW) LEFT FOR 4 MONTHS TO HELP OUT AT
SOPHIA TOWN CRIME INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT BACK TO MORTUARY. STARTED 1996
39. Gathering of exhibits for Medico Legal purposes sent bullets, toxicology and histology to
be used in courts of law.
40. Drafting of Medico Legal documents to be used in courts of law, for example:

5. 41. Taking photos of injuries.
42. Identification of deceased.
43. Gathering of blood samples for evidence
44. Helping doctors with dissecting of bodies for forensic purposes.
45. Fingerprints.
46. Post-mortem reports.
47. Logistics.
48. Scribing for doctors
49. Removing bodies from crime scenes.
SOPHIA TOWN CRIME INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (DETECTIVE / CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATOR) 4 MONTHS
50. Participate and lead investigations, responsible for research and direction.
51. Collaborate with other legal authorities in order to acquire surveillance, wire taps and
other monitoring activities.
52. Execute search warrants, investigate crimes, record witness testimony, evidence
collection and analyse results.
53. Interview witnesses for suspect information and crime scene details.
54. Record all evidence and file reports in a timely manner, testify in court when required,
provide extra protection for government officials and other persons needing extra
security.
MORTUARY: (FORENSIC PATHOLOGY LAB HILLBROW)1996 – 2005(9 YEARS)
55. Gathering of exhibits for Medico Legal purposes sent bullets, toxicology and histology to
be used in court of law.
56. Drafting of Medico Legal documents to be used in a court in a court of law example:
57. Taking photos of injuries.
58. Identification of deceased.
59. Gathering of blood samples for evidence.

6. 60. Helping doctors with dissecting of bodies for forensic purposes.
61. Fingerprints.
62. Postmortem reports.
63. Logistics.
64. Scribing for doctors
65. Removing bodies from crime scenes.
HILLBROW DETECTIVE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR (2005 TO 2007)
66. Participate and lead investigations, responsible for research and direction.
67. Collaborate with other legal authorities in order to acquire surveillance, wire taps
and other monitoring activities.
68. Execute search warrants, investigate crimes, record witness testimony, evidence
collection and analyze results.
69. Interview witnesses for suspect information and crime scene details.
70. Record all evidence and file reports in a timely manner, testify in court when
required, provided extra protection for government officials and other persons
needing extra security.
71. Investigation of serious and violent crimes
72. Train junior investigators on procedures and investigating methods.
73. Undercover work - Narcotics division.
MONDEOR POLICE CRIME PREVENTION (2007 TO 2012)
74. Work under the general supervision of a Police Commander.
75. Supervise the training, and development of subordinate police officers and other
assigned staff.
76. Maintain and insure that department rules and policies are followed.
77. Supervise the scheduling and coordination of shift.
78. Interrogate suspects and interview witnesses and drivers.

7. 79. Maintaining a variety of reports and records such as daily logs, reports of investigations,
field interrogation reports, alcohol reports, influence reports, ect.
80. Assured efficient performance of assigned staff operations.
81. Conducts routine patrol of assigned areas.
82. Responds to calls for service including the investigation of civil and criminal activity,
citizen complaints, traffic accidents and domestic violence issues.
83. Arrests, charges and book violators of laws and individuals with outstanding warrants
for arrest.
84. Advocate public awareness for crime prevention, neighbourhood watch and other
citizen programs.
85. Provide on the job training for new officers.
86. Care and protection of children in terms of Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
87. Enforcing of second-hand dealers laws.
2. Previous work experience
Name of Company: Doves Funerals and Insurance
Position: Branch Manager
Period: 1 August 2012 - September 2013
Job description:
Main purpose of job:
1. Skills development for subordinates
1. Evaluate effectiveness of training by means of feedback from clients, ministers,
colleagues, etc
2. Analysis and nominate staff for further training courses
3. Succession planning (identify potential talent) : forward completed list to HR

8. 4. Performance Management
5. Control of staff
6. Control performance level staff on a continuous level
7. Branch Inspection report
8. Investigate queries and complaints – Internal and external
9. Final performance management discussion: evaluate staff’s performance and
make recommendations to immediate superior
10. Should the need arise, follow the company’s Disciplinary Policy to
rectify unacceptable levels of performance.
11. Leave Management
12. Recruitment of branch personnel
13. To render a professional service to external and internal stakeholders;
14. Manage the profit and turnover of branch
15. Develop and motivate staff to perform to the best of their ability
16. Adherence to company policies and procedures
17. Problem solving
18. Management of people
19. Influencing
20. Empathy
21. Initiative
22. Self-management
23. Excellent interpersonal skills
24. Manager: - Funeral Services:
25. Ensure subordinate follow up with clients on arrears list

9. 26. Call cycle and marketing branch / regional strategies
27. Analyse sale documentation of staff and compare this with removal
orders, mortuary book, control file and order for the complete debiting of
services / cash expenses in accordance with price list
28. Market the branch at various institutions in area
29. Ensure accurate usage of Policynet is adhered to.
30. Approve expenses in accordance with company procedures and limited of
authority within the budget
31. Cash and debtor control
32. Check deposits vs Dovesnet receipt report daily
33. Cash ups and banking done daily
34. Control the handling of the fuel card and vehicle maintenance
35. Ensure correct documentation is sent to head office timeously
36. Ensure all debtors are authorised according to the company’s credit policy
37. Action outstanding debtors according to age analysis and identify
discrepancies
38. Advise action plans in order to collect outstanding debts
39. Assist debtors department with collection and send through report
40. Investigate complaints and queries from clients and report to superiors
41. Online purchasing system

10. 42. Adhere to limits of authority
43. Receives online authorisation and sign off the purchase order /
requisition
44. Sign off purchase orders and supporting documents for merchandise and
supplies
45. Stock control
46. Monthly Stocktaking must be done
47. Investigate variances / discrepancies and report to superior
48. Sign and send through monthly stocktake report to Head Office
49. Update Asset register on monthly basis by checking the physical assets vs
register
50. Control of telephone expenses (ITEC)
51. Control of vehicle expenses (Autotrak & Absa)
52. Removals
53. Removal of deceased from client’s premises
54. Register the deceased in the mortuary register
55. Assist / do the coffining of the deceased
56. Funeral and Cremation arrangement
57. Funeral administration
58. Control of company image

11. 3. Previous work experience
Name of Company: Protective Force
Position: Operational Manager
Period: 1 October 2013 to current
Job description:
Main purpose of job:
Responsibilities
59. Our client: Eco Estate, Meyersdale Estate, Imperial Cargo; TM Crane; Flamingo
Villa’s Sandton; Absa Bank Santon; Virgen Active and the whole of Randhart,
Brackenhurst, Brackenfall
60. Building, improving and maintaining effective relationships with both client and
Supervising the day to day, security operations of an assigned client’s site
61. Managing a team of Security Officers, Site and Shift Supervisors including
hiring/selection, scheduling, training, coaching, development and support
62. Ensuring the Client Site is provided with high quality security services to protect
people and property.
63. employees

12. 64. Coordinating necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet
or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service.
65. Ensuring all required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met.
66. Handling any escalated security issues or emergency situations appropriately
67. Monitor the entrance/exit and patrolling of client’s buildings
68. Ensuring that safety and security is maintained at the facility
69. Handling a team of security guards and assigning duties to them
70. Security operations manager having experience in:
71. Staff management
72. Integrity
73. Problem solving
74. Conflict management
75. Time management
76. Decision making

13. 77. Motivating and directing others
I am looking for a challenging position with a reputed company
4. Previous work experience
Name of Company: Foxibex
Position: Senior Operational Manager
Period: January – 24 April 2014 (On contract)
Job description:
Main purpose of job:
Responsibilities
78. Investigating fraud
79. Clients Pick a Pay, Rica Cold Meats, Abba Toir Brits
80. Managing a team of Security Officers 100, Site and Shift Supervisors including
hiring/selection, scheduling, training, coaching, development and support
81. Ensuring the Client Site is provided with high quality security services to protect
people and property and employees

14. 82. Coordinating necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet
or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service.
83. Ensuring all required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met.
84. Handling any escalated security issues
85. Monitor the entrance/exit and patrolling of client’s buildings
86. Ensuring that safety and security is maintained at the facility
87. Handling a team of security guards and assigning duties to them
88. Security operations manager having experience in:
89. Investigations
90. Staff management
91. Integrity
92. Problem solving
93. Conflict management

15. 94. Time management
95. Decision making
96. Motivating and directing others
I was working on a contract basis which expired on the 24th of April 2014
5. Previous work experience
Name of Company: 24/7
Position: Site Manager
Period: July 2014 (On contract)
Job description:
Main purpose of job:
Responsibilities
97. Investigations
98. Staff management
99. Integrity
100. Problem solving
101. Conflict management
102. Time management
103. Decision making
104. Motivating and directing others
105. Conducting daily parades

16. 106. Doing Spot checks on construction site on estate
107. Monthly Duty Rosters
108. Disciplinary Hearings
109. Daily CCTV Checks
110. Monitor the entrance/exit and patrolling of client’s buildings
111. Handling any escalated security issues
112. Coordinating necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet
or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service
113. Ensuring that safety and security is maintained at the facility
114. Managing a group of more than 150 guards
115. Leave management
116. Compiling of weekly reports
117. Doing site inspections with estate manager
118. Attending monthly AGM meetings
119. Attending trustees meetings
120. Taking over all estate managers duty’s when he is on leave
121. Advance knowledge of impro biometric system
6.Previous work experience
Reason for leaving got better offer.
Name of company:Sabela lost control
Position:Area manager
Period:started 1 October 2014

17. Job discription:
Main perpose of job:
Responsibilities:
.Advance knowledge of impro biometric system
.Investigations
.Staff management
.Integrity
.Problem solving
.Conflict management
.Time management
.Doing after hours site visits
.Visiting each of my 20 sites ones a week excluding after hours
.Conducting and over seeing daily parades
.Monthly duty rosters

18. .Disciplinary hearings
.Daily cctv checks
.Handeling any escalated security issues
.Liaison with client on a weekly and daily basis
.Managing more than 20 sites
.Leave management
.Compiling of weekly and monthly reports
.Motivating and directing others
.Doing criminal checks on Sagem fingerprint system
.Overseeing of cleaning staff on the site and giving on site training to these staff members

19. .Overseeing occupational health & safety (OHS) is adhere to on sites according to the
occupational health & safety law ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHAS 18001
.Site risk assessment
.Incident desk training