Jez Byrom
Wokingham,West Berkshire
Summary
Adaptable Retired Police Sergeant with exceptional problem-solving and analytical-thinking abilities offers extensive experience leading high-performing front-line teams. Improvement-focused, consistently seeking ways to develop staff, policies and processes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Thames Valley Police
Loddon Valley, West Berkshire
12.1993 - 04.2022
- Directed staff on assigned shifts and reviewed completed shift activities and incidents with employees.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
- Controlled front-line responses and investigations through resource allocation, supervision and risk management.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
- Engaged in community outreach programmes to discourage youth from drug and crime-related offences.
- Assisted staff with maintaining manual and computerised records.
- Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
- Attended criminal and civil cases to testify and provide evidence to support judgements.
- Treated detainees with respect and dignity and addressed well-being issues during detention.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
Duty Manager - Leisure Centre
Reading Sport and Leisure
Reading, West Berkshire
08.1990 - 12.1993
- Met health and safety guidelines to maintain compliant working environments.
- Oversaw emergency procedures and administered first aid.
- Handled guest complaints to protect brand reputation.
- Wrote end of shift reports to facilitate service continuity.
- Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding guest experiences.
- Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
- Stored cash floats and delivered secure banking procedures.
- Facilitated corporate functions, conferences and other large scale events.
Education
Computer Science
Oxford Polytechnic
Headington, OxfordshireO & A Levels - All Core Subjects - 10 O Levels - 2 A Levels
British School of Brussels
Tervuren, BELGIUMSkills
- Proficient problem solver
- Calm under pressure
- Outstanding communicator
- Expert leadership
- Personnel supervision
- Criminal investigation
- Crime Prevention
- Performance Appraisals
- First aid and CPR
Languages
French
Intermediate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you look hard enough, every cloud has a silver lining.
Self
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Thames Valley Police
12.1993 - 04.2022
Duty Manager - Leisure Centre
Reading Sport and Leisure
08.1990 - 12.1993
Computer Science
Oxford Polytechnic
O & A Levels - All Core Subjects - 10 O Levels - 2 A Levels
British School of Brussels
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