Ian McMahon
Abergele,Conwy
Summary
Disciplined professional with a strong focus on reliability and safety. Proven ability to manage incidents under pressure while leading and supporting teams. Expertise in prioritizing tasks according to company policies and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Committed to continuous improvement in workplace safety and operational effectiveness.
Offering motivation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable about maintaining public safety, has team working abilities, is able to work under pressure and to deadlines . Ready to use driving experience and recent HGV qualification to engage in new employment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work history
Police sergeant
British Transport Police
Rhyl, Denbighshire
04.2018 - Current
- Officer in charge of police post - responsible for day to day running of the post, and its police officers and staff.
- Coordinate policing response to incidents across North Wales railway network
Leading a diverse team of police officers and staff, ensuring professional development and welfare
Police sergeant
North Wales Police
Various, Various
01.1991 - 12.2017
- Investigation officer and caseload manager.
- Patrol sergeant - management of initial response to incidents, including at scenes.
- Control room sergeant - management of police response to reported incidents to force control room.
- Custody officer (sergeant) - responsible for detention and investigations of detained persons.
- Management and development of supervised staff.
- Leading teams providing community policing services, and forging links with community partners.
- Continuous focus on problem solving - prevention, deterrence, and enforcement.
Royal Navy
MOD
Portsmouth
10.1985 - 12.1990
- Rated excellent throughout service.
- 4 years sea service on 2 RN ships.
- Mechanical engineer working within a highly disciplined and unique environment.
Education
Various policing qualifications. - policing
Police service
North Wales 01.1991 -
Marine engineering -
Royal Navy
HGV Class 2
Skills
- Able to manage and control incidents under pressure
- Able to lead, encourage, and support colleagues in their roles
- Can prioritise events / tasks in line with company expectations, and conclude in line with policy and practices
- Disciplined, timely, reliable, and resilient
- Able to recognise threats, risks, and sources of harm, and employing strategies to deal Developing and evolving as necessary
- Security and safety conscious
Affiliations
- Kayaking, hill walking / camping, history, ships, current affairs.
Timeline
Police sergeant
British Transport Police
04.2018 - Current
Police sergeant
North Wales Police
01.1991 - 12.2017
Various policing qualifications. - policing
Police service
01.1991 -
Royal Navy
MOD
10.1985 - 12.1990
Marine engineering -
Royal Navy
HGV Class 2