Arun Robertson
Leighton Buzzard
Summary
Experienced police officer with almost 12 years' service across Thames Valley Police and Hertfordshire Police, working within demanding operational and safety-critical environments. Extensive experience making calm and effective decisions under pressure, following strict procedures, managing risk, and maintaining high professional standards while working shifts, nights, and weekends. Currently serving as an Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) Officer, responding to spontaneous and pre-planned incidents involving firearms, violent offenders, and immediate threats to public safety. Duties have included armed static protection at Luton Airport, requiring vigilance, professionalism, and regular interaction with members of the public while maintaining a high standard of customer service within busy environments. A dependable and professional individual seeking to transition into the rail industry, bringing strong situational awareness, operational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain concentration and professionalism within safety-critical environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Armed Response Vehicle Officer (ARV)
Hertfordshire Police
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Respond to spontaneous and pre-planned incidents involving firearms, violent offenders, and threats to public safety.
- Operate within strict command structures and detailed operational procedures during high-risk incidents.
- Carry out prolonged emergency response driving requiring sustained concentration, situational awareness, and continual risk assessment.
- Conduct armed static protection duties at locations including Luton Airport, requiring professionalism, vigilance, and regular interaction with members of public within busy environments.
- Take responsibility for scene safety, conflict management, and protecting members of public during fast-moving incidents.
- Maintain performance, professionalism, and sound decision making during extended shifts, night duties, and fatigue-managed environments.
- Work closely within specialist teams where communication, discipline, and accountability are essential.
Protection Group Firearms Officer
Thames Valley Police
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided armed protection for Prime Minister and other protected persons within high-security environments.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Conducted static and mobile protection duties requiring vigilance, professionalism, and strict adherence to operational procedures.
- Maintained focus and alertness during long periods of static observations, CCTV monitoring, and repetitive duties, often during night shifts.
- Participated in security operations during Windsor Castle guard changes, ensuring public and personnel safety.
- Demonstrated consistent professionalism and reliability while operating within highly disciplined environments.
Problem Solving Team Officer
Thames Valley Police
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked alongside partner agencies including councils, housing associations, and rehabilitation services to reduce offending and improve community safety.
- Managed offenders and carried out intelligence-led enforcement activity within the local community.
- Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for a national knife crime operation, coordinating enforcement activity, school engagement programmes, intelligence submissions, and public safety initiatives.
- Built effective working relationships with members of the public, partner agencies, and vulnerable individuals.
Response Police Officer
Thames Valley Police
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency incidents across the Aylesbury Vale area.
- Investigated a wide range of offences including serious and complex crimes.
- Managed investigative workloads while maintaining accurate records and evidential standards.
- Delivered a calm, professional, and compassionate service to members of the public during challenging and often distressing situations.
- Demonstrated sound judgement and effective decision making in unpredictable operational environments.
Education
Foundation Degree - Policing
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire 09.2011 - 05.2014
Public Services Course - Public Services
Amersham & Wycombe College
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire 08.2008 - 09.2010
GCSEs - Secondary School
Highcrest Secondary School
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire 09.2003 - 08.2008
Primary Education - Primary School
The Downley School
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire 09.1996 - 08.2003
Skills
- Calm decision making under pressure
- Sustained concentration and vigilance
- Working within strict rules and procedures
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Strong situational awareness
- Professional communication skills
- Independent and team-based working
- Conflict management and de-escalation
- Time management and reliability
- Public safety and customer service
- Shift work and fatigue management
- Strong attention to detail
Additional information
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Advanced Response Driving Qualification
- Advanced First Aid Qualification
- Extensive experience working shifts, nights, and weekends
- Strong understanding of operational compliance and safety culture
- Experienced in public-facing roles and professional communication
Certification
Advanced Driver
Initial Firearms Armed Response Vehicle Course
Advanced First Aid
Timeline
Armed Response Vehicle Officer (ARV)
Hertfordshire Police
01.2022 - 05.2026
Protection Group Firearms Officer
Thames Valley Police
01.2020 - 01.2022
Problem Solving Team Officer
Thames Valley Police
01.2019 - 01.2020
Response Police Officer
Thames Valley Police
09.2014 - 01.2019
Foundation Degree - Policing
Buckinghamshire New University
09.2011 - 05.2014
Public Services Course - Public Services
Amersham & Wycombe College
08.2008 - 09.2010
GCSEs - Secondary School
Highcrest Secondary School
09.2003 - 08.2008
Primary Education - Primary School
The Downley School
09.1996 - 08.2003