Kim Wickham is seeking a position that utilizes her 20+ years of experience in various roles including as a police officer, corrections officer, boat safety officer, and electrician. She has extensive skills in security, investigations, conflict resolution, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity from her past positions. Her education includes certificates in electrical installation, correctional practice, engineering, and research skills. She currently works as a security officer in Cairns and is available for reference.

1. Kim Wickham
30 Gallet Road, Little Mulgrave, Qld 4865
07 40563050
wickdkim@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kim-wickham/64/354/2b
Objectives
I have over twenty years of varied work and life experience resulting in my well-developed
interpersonal skills. I have good communication skills both verbal and written. I have a
positive approach to problem solving, and a cooperative work ethic. I am passionate and
committed as a police officer/prison officer/boat safety officer and as an ADF member, my
integrity is demonstrated. I offer valuable investigation and support services, to citizens and
the wider community; delivering with dignity, respect and adherence to ethical and moral
diversity.
H O U G H T O N R E G I S U P P E R S C H O O L
7 ‘O’ levels and 4 CSE’s including maths and English
W E S T H E R T S C O L L E G E
City & Guilds 236 Part 1 Electrical Installation
C A M B R I D G E R E G I O N A L C O L L E G E
City & Guilds 236 Part II electrical Installation
Certificate of Service Bedfordshire Police 2002 - 2004
Certificate II in Security PRS20103 – license No: 3709993
First Aid and CPR, Tactical Asp Baton, Oleoresin capsicum spray
Certificate III in Correctional Practice (custodial)
Australian Recognised Trade Certificate ‘Electrical Mechanic’ 2009
Cert III Engineering – Mechanical Trade MEM30205
Industry white card CPCCOHS1001A & RSA SITHFAB201, MSIC CLV0313254
G R I F F I T H U N I V E R S I T Y
Developing Research and Analytical Skills (Grade D)
Homicide (Grade P), Police, Courts and Criminal Law (Grade D)
Managing Behaviour – online study course

2. S K I L L S
 Crisis intervention training  Self-defence techniques
 Search and seizure procedures  Correctional facilityprocedures
 Suicide prevention training  Inmate behaviour modification
 Firearm operations trained  Safety and security-oriented
 Strong interpersonal skills  Conflict resolution skills
 Team-oriented  Weapons training
 Crime prevention expertise  Exemplifiesintegrity
 De-escalation techniques  Calm in emergency situations
 Domestic violence prevention  Traffic control
 Court testimony  Culturally-sensitive
 possessesphysical stamina  Interrogation techniques
 File preparation  Report writing
 Defensive tactics training
Voluntary work
Teaching primary school children road safety and cycling proficiency.
Cambridge Victim Support – counselling victims of crime
First contact officer for hate crime (LGBT) At Bedfordshire Police
Equity & Diversity Advisor at RAN
Awards
Award ‘Best Performance 92/93 Joint Industry Board
Recognition for demonstrated leadership skills RAN.
Teaching Aide (casual)
Cairns State High School

3. Security Officer 8th August 2014 – present
Door person, static and patrol contracted to various Security providers including Stockland
Cairns
Patrolling car parks and centre; assisting patrons and shop owners in conjunction with
Police and staff.
Marine Security Guard at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal and other wharves. Event security
at Cairns Convention Centre and prestigious business dinners/ceremonies locally.
RAN Royal Australian Navy 31st May 2010 – 2014 (reservist now)
Marine Technician
I am a technical sailor and maintain the ship’s systems and plant as directed. Attend
functions and conduct civic duties as required by command.
•Maintenance of plant – routine and planned
•Representing Navy at public functions/ceremonies/boarding operations
Group 4 (G4S) Jan 2008 – May 2010
Corrections Officer Port Phillip Prison Victoria
Duties: As a corrections officer in a maximum security prison, I worked in various units
with inmates from all walks of life. Assisting themas required in rehabilitation plans and
case management, everyday needs such as, reading, social skills, officialcommunications
and advice.
Strathbogie Shire Council Nov 2007 – Jan 2008
Boat Safety Officer (casual) Victoria
 Compliance and safety of patrons
 Assisting patrons
 Patrol and supervise
Supervisor; Stuart Lansley
Holgate& French Nov 2006 – Oct 2007
Electrical maintenance and installation in Ely (UK)

4. Bedfordshire Police 5th Aug 2004 - 10th Nov 2006
Police Officer
 General duties as required including:
 Investigation
 Evidence gathering/securing
 Public safety/ Road Traffic Collisions
 Sudden death attendances/suicide
 School/public liaison/public speaking
 Attending court
 Statement writing
 First contact officer for hate crime/LGBT
 File compiling and case management
 Keeping the peace
 Detaining offenders in accordance with the law
R E F E R E E S
David Laing, MSS Stockland Cairns Tel: 0408183038
Dr S Daley bhamadaley@bigpond.com Tel: 40563529
Cmdr. S Daniels HMAS Cairns, Draper St Tel: 40563529