Paul Hollis
Hertford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with 30 years as Police Constable. Expertise in data analysis, report preparation, and confidential document management. Skilled in emergency response, conflict resolution, and public safety. Advanced Police driver trained in defensive driving and vehicle operations, dedicated to ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Staff
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
06.2009 - 01.2026
- Managed daily office operations and administrative support for the department to maintain efficiency.
- Safeguarded sensitive and confidential data in compliance with security best practices.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion to protect sensitive information.
- Updated and managed database systems to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Organised and maintained files, records, and correspondence for streamlined retrieval and compliance.
- Assisted with the preparation of reports and presentations to support management decision-making.
- Analysed data for accuracy before inputting into the system.
- Trained new staff in company procedures, operational best practices and computer software.
- Participated in training sessions and workshops to enhance personal and professional development.
- Communicated ideas clearly across multiple channels to assist staff.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
- Processed new documentation to ensure accurate data entry. into the system and classified data using standard codes.
Postman
Post Office
Ware, Hertfordshire
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Delivered mail and packages to residential and commercial addresses, following precise postal routes.
- Executed planned daily routes for delivering mail to homes and businesses within postal territory.
- Delivered mail to homes and businesses in cities, towns and rural areas utilising office-provided vehicles.
- Delivered parcels in varying weather conditions to meet daily and weekly delivery targets.
- Conducted door-to-door deliveries, maintaining a friendly and professional demeanour.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and friendly service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by staying polite, friendly and helpful throughout deliveries.
- Operated postal vehicles safely, adhering to traffic laws and postal regulations.
- Sorted mail and packages into correct order within tight deadlines.
- Organised incoming mail and parcels for efficient delivery based on postcodes, ensuring prompt service.
- Upheld confidentiality and security of all mail, respecting privacy regulations.
Police Control Room Worker
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
09.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed operations across East Hertfordshire and Broxbourne borough, prioritising assignments and dispatching resources, while supporting officers on scene and liaising with other agencies.
- Coordinated motorway operations, directing police units at incidents and road traffic collisions, providing them with essential intelligence and assistance.
- Handled emergency and non-emergency calls from public and agencies, recording information accurately to create incidents for police units.
Police Constable
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Numerous, Hertfordshire
06.1977 - 06.2007
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations, maintaining accurate records for legal proceedings.
- Secured crime scenes to prevent contamination and preserve evidence for collection.
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
- Utilised verbal, physical, or situational techniques to reduce or de-escalate violence.
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.
- Participated in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving and apprehension and arrest techniques.
- Patrolled assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures to uphold justice.
- Investigated incidents of theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Secured and examined crime scenes to locate and obtain evidence for analysis.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to facilitate prosecutions.
- Assessed risks and made critical decisions under pressure, prioritising public safety and officer welfare during incidents.
- Facilitated conflict resolution, mediating disputes to achieve peaceful outcomes without the need for legal intervention.
- Managed conflict situations effectively, utilising de-escalation techniques to resolve disputes and maintain public order.
- Managed scenes of accidents and emergencies, coordinating with other emergency services to provide effective response.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, processing them in accordance with legal requirements.
- Gathered public statements to use as evidence in court proceedings.
- Analysed information and evaluated results to resolve pending cases.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Acted in an appropriate, sensitive and empathetic manner when dealing with crimes involving death and life-affecting situations.
- Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and coordinating with other emergency services.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, triaged scenes and contained threats.
- Conducted preliminary inquiries, field interviews and follow-up investigations to gather information and evidence.
- Maintained radio communication with other law enforcement officers to coordinate emergency plans.
- Attended court hearings to provide evidence to prosecute individuals for various crimes.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations, maintaining accurate records for legal processes.
- Administered first aid to injured persons at scenes of accidents or incidents, providing immediate care until medical personnel arrived.
- Completed and documented detailed reports on arrests made and unusual incidents encountered.
- Pursued, arrested and interviewed suspected offenders in line with strict protocols.
- Attended public distress calls including domestic violence and mental health issues.
- Conducted witness and suspect interviews to obtain further information regarding minor and larger crimes.
- Provided first aid and emergency medical assistance to individuals in need, preserving life while awaiting medical professionals.
- Conducted search warrant executions to locate and seize potential evidence., affidavits and subpoenas.
- Conducted all policing tasks and actions in a legal, balanced, proportionate and justifiable manner, while keeping strictly inside the law.
- Conducted routine patrols in assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Conducted patrols in high traffic areas to monitor safety and mitigate risks. such as shopping and nightlife precincts to mitigate public safety risks.
- Managed the efficient defusing of conflicts and fights to ensure the safety of those involved, making arrests when necessary.
- Managed scenes of crime, preserving evidence integrity for forensic analysis and investigations.
- Provided testimony in court, presenting evidence and recounting observations to support legal proceedings.
- Provided security presence for events, acting as visible deterrent to criminal activity and rule infractions.
- Cooperated with other law enforcement agencies to enhance investigation efforts and apprehend suspects. with other law enforcement agencies to investigate offences and apprehend offenders.
- Conducted high-speed vehicle chases in serious and emergency situations.
- Responded to accidents to provide first aid and alert additional police and emergency personnel.
- Conducted stop and search operations in accordance with legal guidelines, respecting individual rights while addressing suspicious activities.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations to tackle organised crime and cross-jurisdictional issues.
- Responded to calls for drink driving, criminal trespassing, noise complaints and domestic abuse.
- Facilitated traffic control during accidents, special events, and peak times, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing penalties for violations to promote road safety and reduce accidents.
- Controlled and directed traffic to maintain smooth flow and minimise congestion.
- Interviewed witnesses with compassion and understanding.
- Directed traffic during public events and emergencies, minimising congestion and ensuring pedestrian safety.
- Performed field impairment and breathalyser testing on individuals suspected of driving under influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter and detect signs of criminal activity, promoting community safety.
- Participated in specialised training programmes to update skills in areas such as firearms handling, public order tactics, and investigative techniques.
- Testified in court, presenting evidence and witness statements clearly and accurately to support the prosecution of criminal cases.
- Conducted surveillance operations to gather intelligence on suspected criminal activities and individuals.
- Rendered aid and basic medical care to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters.
Education
ONC - Business Studies
Welyn Garden City College
Welwyn garden CitySkills
I am an advanced Police driver, level 1
Advanced driving qualifications
Defensive driving training
- Clean driving record
- I have held a full driving licence since 1978
- Incident response
Timeline
Police Staff
Hertfordshire Constabulary
06.2009 - 01.2026
Postman
Post Office
09.2008 - 06.2009
Police Control Room Worker
Hertfordshire Constabulary
09.2007 - 01.2008
Police Constable
Hertfordshire Constabulary
06.1977 - 06.2007
ONC - Business Studies
Welyn Garden City College