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Fraser MacKenzie

Bishopton,Renfrewshire

Summary

Twenty nine years in Strathclyde Police/Police Scotland, 16 years of which as a Sergeant and one year as Inspector. Numerous deployments to various departments and divisions over my service resulting in a broad skill set and experience base. Specific career focus towards Road Policing with over a decade served in this training heavy role resulting in qualifications relevant to this applied for position, namely Advanced Police Driver and Security Escort Driver. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle examination.


Trained in First Aid at Work (FAWS) for last 12 years with refresher training every 3 years.



Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work history

Police Sergeant

Police Scotland
Various, Various
08.1994 - 02.2023
  • 10 years in Road Policing (Traffic) where I qualified as an Advanced Police Driver, Security Escort Driver and Venue Protection Officer, as well as numerous qualifications in vehicle examination, crash analysis and legislative enforcement methods.
  • Provided rescue efforts in numerous serious and fatal traffic collisions and carried out full investigations into same resulting in criminal prosecutions and Fatal Accident Enquiries based on my findings and subsequent reports.
  • 10 years as a Duty Officer/Custody Sgt where I had overarching responsibility for the safety, security and welfare of persons in custody. Additionally I held the responsibility of deciding the most suitable disposal for said persons in relation to granting them their liberty or holding them in custody for subsequent presentation to the courts. This role required me to manage risk with care to enable due legal process to be followed whilst ensuring the wellbeing of all prisoners and staff.
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest laws, procedures and investigation best practices through continuous training.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.

Passenger Service Agent

Servisair
Glasgow, Renfrewshire
04.1990 - 08.1994
  • Tagged luggage and routed to appropriate location for loading and screening.
  • Oversaw ticketing, gate and ramp services.
  • Managed team member schedules and work assignments.
  • Spoke clearly to communicate easily with non-native speakers.
  • Responded calmly to help distressed, confused or lost passengers.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to passengers travelling by airplane.
  • Enforced restrictions on luggage allowance in line with established policy.
  • Checked-in luggage and confirmed carry-on items met security requirements.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Physics.

Renfrew High School
Renfrewshire
06/1987 - 06/1987

Certificate of Higher Education - Maths

Renfrew High School
Renfrewshire
06/1987 - 06/1987

Certificate of Higher Education - English

Renfrew High School
Renfrewshire
06/1987 - 06/1988

Chemistry

Renfrew High School
Renfrewshire
06/1987 - 06/1987

Skills

  • Advanced Police Driver
  • Security Escort Driver
  • PCV/LGV licence holder
  • First Aid at Work (FAWS) trained (Expires May 2025)
  • Defib trained
  • Calm under pressure
  • Legislatively trained in criminal law, specialising in Road Traffic law
  • Nonlethal force apprehension


Timeline

Police Sergeant

Police Scotland
08.1994 - 02.2023

Passenger Service Agent

Servisair
04.1990 - 08.1994

Certificate of Higher Education - Physics.

Renfrew High School
06/1987 - 06/1987

Certificate of Higher Education - Maths

Renfrew High School
06/1987 - 06/1987

Certificate of Higher Education - English

Renfrew High School
06/1987 - 06/1988

Chemistry

Renfrew High School
06/1987 - 06/1987
Fraser MacKenzie