Grant Pigott
Gisborne ,GIS
Summary
Accomplished Police Officer with a proven track record in emergency management and relationship building, honed over years with New Zealand Police. Expert in criminal investigations and crisis intervention, leading to a significant improvement in community safety and inter-agency cooperation. Demonstrates integrity and strategic thinking in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective law enforcement and crime prevention strategies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
New Zealand Police
10.1997 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to Number officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Increased crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively.
- Oversaw evidence collection and management to maintain proper chain of custody in criminal cases.
- Strengthened inter-agency cooperation, fostering partnerships with other law enforcement agencies for joint initiatives.
- Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Conducted regular audits of department operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures while identifying areas for improvement.
- Mentored junior officers, promoting culture of continuous learning and professional development within department.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
Service Station Attendant
Caltex Service Station
02.1994 - 09.1997
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining trust between the business and its clientele.
- Supported store management by assisting with merchandising tasks such as stocking shelves or updating product displays when necessary.
- Trained new attendants on company policies and procedures, fostering teamwork and consistency across the team.
- Managed daily register reconciliation, ensuring accurate accounting of all transactions for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized service station, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
- Contributed to increased sales by promoting in-store products and loyalty programs during customer interactions.
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Adhered to safety regulations while working at the fuel pumps, reducing risk of accidents or injuries.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of merchandise, minimizing stock discrepancies and ensuring availability of popular items.
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Pumped gas for guests and took payments.
- Performed routine inspections of fuel storage tanks and associated equipment to identify potential issues early on before they escalated into larger problems.
- Assisted with vehicle maintenance tasks, such as checking oil levels and tire pressure, ensuring optimal performance for customers.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Offered assistance to customers unfamiliar with fueling vehicles, demonstrating appropriate measures for pumping gas.
- Created attractive merchandise diplays to entice customers to make purchases.
- Followed safety protocols while working, avoiding accidents and injuries.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
- Refilled automobiles and vehicles with appropriate levels of fluids and lubricants.
- Assisted mechanics with repairing and servicing vehicles.
Education
Wairoa College
Wairoa, HKBSkills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency Management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Criminal Law
- Law Enforcement
- Police reports
- Emergency Response
- Mental Resilience
- Cultural Awareness
- Courtroom Testimony
- Tactical Driving
- Case Management
- Court Testimony
- Crime Prevention Strategies
- Risk Mitigation
- Background Investigations
- Self-defense training
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime Prevention
- Search and seizure procedures
- Defensive tactics training
- Staff Management
- Evidence collection protocols
- Traffic Laws
- Court preparation
- Emergency planning
- Traffic Control
- Schedule setting
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Crime Scene Processing
- Suspect interrogation
- Interrogation Techniques
- Assigning Work
- Fingerprinting
- Traffic direction
- Radar speed measurement
- Arrest and Detention
- Exceptional problem solver
- Drug enforcement
- Inter-agency coordination
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Investigative skills
- Drug laws enforcement
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Weapons safety
- Arrest techniques
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Police Officer
New Zealand Police
10.1997 - Current
Service Station Attendant
Caltex Service Station
02.1994 - 09.1997
Wairoa College
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