Gary Gurvir Athwal
8383-117B St. Delta B.C. V4C 6E6
(604)-596-7389
Education
2009-2010Law Enforcement Diploma at the Justice Institute of British Columbia
2008 High school Diploma in English and French at BurnsviewSecondary School
Work Experience
May 2013-PresentCommunity Safety Personnel
Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver, British Columbia
Responsible in assisting Police Constables with low risk and low priority tasks such as Motor Vehicle Incidents, transporting and handling property, enforcing Vancouver Municipal By-laws, witness transport, assisting with missing persons and dealing with other community issues. In addition, operating police computer programs such as PRIME, RMS, JUSTIN and working days, evenings and night shifts.
January 2011-PresentLoss Prevention Officer
Best Buy, Surrey Central, British Columbia
Responsible for preventing theft and apprehending shoplifters. Proven the ability to multi-task by observing the
CCTV cameras and providing assistance to customers.
April 2012- April 2013Gatehouse Security Guard
Watchtower Security, Delta, British Columbia
Responsible for the administrative work at the Genco ATC Gatehouse. Proven the ability to work in a high stressful situation and able to multi-task by checking containers, trailers and verifying the correct information for all freight transportation entering and exiting the warehouse.
August 2010- September 2011 Loss Prevention Officer
Hudson Bay Company (Zellers), Surrey Central, British Columbia
Responsible for apprehending shoplifters to prevent and deter theft. Proven the ability to work in a high stressful
situations and ensuring the needs are met for both the accused and customers. Able to write a crown counsel
report and perform arrest.
June 2010G8/G20 Summit Security Screener
Contemporary Security Canada.Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario
Responsible for screening individuals to prevent prohibited items from entering the event. Proven ability to focus on working in very high stressful situationsand ensuring the needs are met of the customer while adhering to all company rules and regulations. Also was awarded twice as the top security member for the purposes of being an excellent worker.
February 2010Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Games Security Screener
Contemporary Security Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia
Responsible for screening individual to prevent all illegal items into the event. Assisted Supervisor to make a secure and safe location for the public. Worked alongside with great police officers from different provinces.
Volunteer & Related Experience
November 2011Security Worker Licence
Obtained the Basic Security Licence (BST) and the Advanced Security Licence (AST) for working in the security field
March 2011St. John Ambulance First Aid
Obtained Emergency First aid in industry OFA Level 1
December 2010 Canadian Firearms Safety Course & Canadian Restricted Firearms Course
Obtained the Firearms Course from the Justice Institute from Executive Firearms Training Limited
July 2010VIRSA Volunteer
North Delta Community Police Station, Delta, British Columbia.
Volunteered in programs such as 3on3 basketball event tournament and supervised student play basketball every Tuesday at Burnsview and NorthDeltaSecondary School.
December 2009North Delta Community Volunteer
North Delta Community Police Station, Delta, British Columbia.
Volunteered in programs such as Speed Watch, Auto Crime Watch, Security House Checks (CASA) and other special events. Currently have more than 300 hours of volunteers and continue on achieving more hours. Also volunteer on the Community Bike Team and have participated in a lot of different community based events.
September 2005-March 2008
Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 819 Skyhawks Squadron
North Delta, British Columbia.
Achieved great leadership skills, discipline and drill tactics on becoming a successfulofficer.
July 2008 Delta Police Student Police Academy.
North Delta, British Columbia
Achieved a basic prospectus on how to work in a police profession and other law enforcement fields. Was introduced to great police officer in our Lower Mainland.
Skills
-Fluent in English, French, Punjabi and Hindi
-Motivated by a fast paced, high demand work environment
-Great working in a team environment
-Proven ability to listen and retain details with maximum efficiency
-Strong organizing and prioritizing abilities
Reference available upon request