Gillian Charlesworth
Bishopton,Renfrewshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in public safety management and law enforcement, demonstrating exceptional patience and tolerance. Skilled in evidence handling, interviewing techniques, and community policing, with a strong foundation in legal regulations and road safety awareness. Holds a First Aid certification and a full UK driving licence, ensuring readiness for diverse situations. Committed to building rapport and maintaining professional composure while enhancing communication skills to foster community trust. Aspires to advance within the field of public safety, contributing to safer communities through proactive engagement and strategic initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Police officer
Police Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde
2020.03 - Current
- Uphold core values of Police Scotland
- Intervened promptly during disturbances at public gatherings, restored peace swiftly.
- Adhered strictly to legal regulations whilst conducting duties, ensuring professionalism.
- Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
- Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Exercised discretion and judgment when applying laws, resulting in fair outcomes.
- Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
- Ensured victim care and support throughout investigation processes, fostered goodwill.
- Enhanced community safety with regular crime prevention initiatives.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
- Developed community knowledge to identify and address at-risk individuals and locations.
- Collaborated with public service groups to expand partnerships and improve policing in Inverclyde
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Advanced Child Car Seat Training Programme
Good Egg
Edinburgh 2025.05 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Policing
Police College Tulliallan
Fife 2020.03 - 2021.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Hairdressing
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 2017.08 - 2019.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Historical Study
West College Scotland
Greenock 2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Psychology
West College Scotland
Greenock 2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Interview Skills
West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde 2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Information and Communication Technology
West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde 2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Numeracy
West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde 2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Criminology - Crime Scenes
West College Scotland
Greenock, Inverclyde 2017.08 - 2018.07
Skills
- Public safety management
- Patience and tolerance
- Professional composure
- First Aid certification
- Law enforcement
- Evidence handling
- Interviewing techniques
- Full UK driving licence
- Community policing
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of legal regulations
- Rapport building
- Road safety awareness
- Road safety understanding
Timeline
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Advanced Child Car Seat Training Programme
Good Egg
2025.05 -
Police officer
Police Scotland
2020.03 - Current
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Policing
Police College Tulliallan
2020.03 - 2021.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Hairdressing
City of Glasgow College
2017.08 - 2019.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Historical Study
West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Psychology
West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Interview Skills
West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Information and Communication Technology
West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Numeracy
West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Criminology - Crime Scenes
West College Scotland
2017.08 - 2018.07