Lisa Whittle
Leyland,Preston
Summary
Worked as a prison officer for the last 19 years and looking for a new challenging direction. Focussed professional who thrives on constantly changing challenges. Strong experience in customer services. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a vast range of people. Punctually, effectively and consistently exceed targets set for me. Full clean driving licence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Prison officer
HMPPS Preston
Preston
2008.08 - 2025.08
- Current position is core member of The Dedicated Search Team, primary responsibility is to help maintain a secure and safe prison environment by reducing entry of unauthorised items into prison
- Driving and escorting Prisoners to various establishments within Northwest of England.
- Worked with substance misuse people and those with severe mental health issues
- Integral member of induction unit conducting 1000's of interviews.
- Stayed calm and poised during heated, difficult or stressful situations, alleviating conflicts.
- Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
Operation support grade
HMPPS Garth
2006.01 - 2008.08
- Duties included Supporting Prison officer, transporting controlled Medication between prisons within Northwest England and working in waste management managing 12 offenders in recycling waste.
- Fork truck driving duties.
Education
Dedicated search team training - Searching and retrieving unauthorised items
Newbold Revel Prisoner officer Training College
Coventry 2024.03 -
NVQ level 3 Custodial Care - Risk Assessment, And Conflict Resolution
HMPPS Preston
Lancashire 2008.10 -
Prison officer training - Level 3 Custody And Detention Professional
HMPPS Wymott
Lancashire 2008.08 -
Novel Psychoactive Substance Awareness - Understanding of NPS "legal Highs".
HMPPS Manchester
Manchester 2018.03 - 2018.03
Mental health awareness training - Understanding of Mental Health Illness
HMPPS Preston
Lancaster, Lancashire 2012.08 - 2012.01
GCSE - Business studies, English, Maths, Modular science, History, Art Design, Home economics
Walton -Le -Dale High school
Preston, LancashireSkills
- Leadership
- Organisation
- Effective Communication
- Training & Development
- Risk Assessment
- Target-Driven
- Meticulous
- Multicultural sensitivity and awareness
Hobbies and Interest
- European touring on my motorbike with friends
- Spending time with my horse
- Reading books
- Going to the gym
Timeline
Dedicated search team training - Searching and retrieving unauthorised items
Newbold Revel Prisoner officer Training College
2024.03 -
Novel Psychoactive Substance Awareness - Understanding of NPS "legal Highs".
HMPPS Manchester
2018.03 - 2018.03
Mental health awareness training - Understanding of Mental Health Illness
HMPPS Preston
2012.08 - 2012.01
NVQ level 3 Custodial Care - Risk Assessment, And Conflict Resolution
HMPPS Preston
2008.10 -
Prison officer training - Level 3 Custody And Detention Professional
HMPPS Wymott
2008.08 -
Prison officer
HMPPS Preston
2008.08 - 2025.08
Operation support grade
HMPPS Garth
2006.01 - 2008.08
GCSE - Business studies, English, Maths, Modular science, History, Art Design, Home economics
Walton -Le -Dale High school