Steven Fletcher SACdip MSyI

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Sept 1990 - Apr 1995

  Painter and decorator

  3 year Indentured painting and decorating apprentice, followed by two years self-employed subcontracting.

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  HM Forces (ARMY) Corps of Royal Engineers

  Mar 1995 - Oct 1998

  Combat Engineer

  Awarded Best Recruit in training. Combat Engineer 1st Field Squadron 21 Engineer Regiment Osnabruck Germany,Operational tour of Falkland Isles 1997. 6 month Guard tour acting as Barracks Security and QRF. HGV Class 1 Driver. Defensive Driving course 1995.Building projects in Poland 1998. Football at Regimental level and RE Parachute team. Basic Field Engineering - Knots & lashings, field machines, basic structures, hand & power tools, construction techniques. Water Supply - The production and distribution of drinkable water. Demolitions - The use of explosives. Force Protection - The construction of protective structures and defensive obstacles. Waterman-ship - The safe operation of military assault craft and outboard motors. Mine Warfare - The location and clearance of explosive devices. Bridging - The construction of purpose-made and improvised bridges to overcome wet and dry gap obstacles Show less

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  HM Prison Service

  Nov 1999 - Jun 2017

  Prison Officer

  HMP Swaleside 1999 -2002 Dover Immigration removal Centre 2002 - 2015 HMP Elmley 2015 - Date. Casework and Induction Officer 1999 - 2002. Detainee Custody officer & National Tornado riot team 2003 - 2009 . Establishment Fire Safety Officer 2003 - 2008. Immigration Liaison Officer 2008 - 2012. Prison Sports & Games and Activities Officer 2012 - Date. Have passed the senior officers exam spent periods of career acting up to operational manger level and have embraced all that it has entailed. Part of Prison Service Cycling and Triathlon teams, represented Prison Service in Services Games in Triathlon and Ironman Triathlon. Prison Service swimming team swam the English Channel in 2010. Prison Service cycling club Secretary. Local prison service charity representative. Supervise, rehabilitate and oversee the safety and security of offenders who have been sentenced to prison. Dynamic Security, receiving new prisoners,issuing prison clothes, unlocking, supervising, 'befriending' and counselling prisoners, dealing with prisoners' requests and applications, patrolling buildings, being aware of prisoner's rights, writing reports, managing staff, controlling disorderly behaviour, rehabilitating and preparing prisoners for release Show less

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  Kent Fire and Rescue Service

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2017

  Part time firefighter

  To respond swiftly and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance. Work with all members of the community, being sensitive to the needs of others particularly having regard to equality and diversity issues. Assist in Service initiatives, including the giving of general fire safety advice and guidance, to all members of the community, through a variety of agreed community safety initiatives designed to reduce the misery of fire and other emergencies Undertake routine inspections of premises as part of a direct or indirect fire safety legislative requirement. Maintain all emergency equipment in a state of readiness, including cleanliness, repairing and testing as required to approved standards and procedures to undertake checks on emergency resources provided for fire service use. Take part in continuous training and learning programmes by attending lectures, exercises, simulated incidents, practice drill sessions and other forms of training to achieve and maintain competence levels, in line with national role maps. Maintain a level of personal fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter. Undertake routine administration tasks as required in order to ensure all entries to records are correct and kept up to date. To practice and promote the Health and Safety policies of the Service and to ensure the development and progression of Health & Safety within the sphere of responsibility of this job description, and the Health and Safety of all employees and customers. To promote application of the Authority's Equality and Diversity Policy. In addition to the above to undertake such other duties as directed from time to time by the Brigade Manager. Show less

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  UK Home Office

  Jun 2017 - now

  National Training Manager | Personal Safety Unit | Standards & Compliance Specialist.As the National Training Manager within the Personal Safety Unit, I lead the Standards and Compliance wing in region, ensuring that all training programs are delivered in strict adherence to the College of Policing guidelines. My role encompasses the nationwide selection, training, and assessment of Personal Protection and Safety Training (PPST) instructors across Border Force. With a focus on maintaining the highest standards, I am dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of our teams, ensuring consistency, and fostering excellence in safety training protocols on a national scale. Show less I work in an flexible mobile team and am also a Senior lead personal & public safety trainer. I am qualified in all area's of border security UK customs and immigration law. I am a locally nominated health and safety liaison officer and fire safety manager for numerous ports in the south east. I am IOSH and FSM qualified. I have excellent interpersonal skills and am flexible, adaptable and creative in solving problems and dealing with change. I have a strong sense of personal ethics and honesty. I enjoy dealing with colleagues, members of the public and external stakeholders.I am able to confidently manage potentially difficult and challenging situations.I can demonstrate sound interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and I thriveworking as part of a team.I like to think in an objective and analytical manner. I am are robust at enforcing UK law whilst maintaining professionalism and sensitivity. Show less

  • Higher Executive Officer National Training Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Senior Lead Personal & Public Safety Trainer

    Jun 2017 - now