Objective
I would love to work with a K9 and are eager and willing to accept any new challenges regarding training and working with these lovely animals.
Experience
SECURITY/MILITARY EXPERIENCE
I spent 2 years and 4 months in the South African Railway Police Service and joined the South African Police Service on 1 October 1987, when the Railway Police amalgamated with the South African Police.
While I was in the Railway Police, I was a member of the Police Band and became an Explosives Dog Handler during 1987 and maintained this position for 18 years.
Additionally I’ve been a Teamleader and Gender Based Violence Officer at Otash in Sudan for 6 months during 2007, (African Mission in Sudan), and successfully completed my Crises Management Course.
I also successfully completed the SARPCCO Generic Unpol Officers Course which included UN vehicle test and UN pistol proficiency.
During 2002 I performed special services at Ficksburg in Lesotho for 2 months and during this time I also received a Certificate of Appreciation by successfully confiscating 9 bags of dagga with a total weight of 1073,155 kg.
During 2001 I performed special services at Oschoek in Swaziland for 2 months, performed special services during 1997 at Beitbridge in Zimbabwe for 2 months and another special service during 1996 at Beitbridge in Zimbabwe again, for 2 months.
During 1995 I successfully completed the Special Weapons and Tactics Course.
PROFICIENCY IN DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES
I successfully completed my Explosive Dog Handler’s Course which consisted of identification, handling and detection of explosives and bombs during 1987 and again during 1999, where I passed the following subjects : Practical utilization of an Explosive dog, General care of Police dogs, Basic behaviour, Principles of the conditioning process and Special Force Order (G) 16D/1990.
I received certificates for both these courses.
I gained experience between 1987 and 2005 which included the following : Attending bomb threats, suspicious parcels, packages, luggage and vehicles, safeguarding of premises and areas to be visited by VIP’s and National and International
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Ministers, searching of buildings and trains, vehicles, luggage and airplanes at airports, airport buildings and surroundings, as well as schools and shopping malls.
COMPETENT DOG HANDLING SKILLS
My first Explosive Dog Handler’s Course was successfully completed in 1987 and the second Explosive Dog Handler’s Course was successfully completed in 1999.
To continue learning new skills, I successfully completed the Veterinary assistant course in 2003 and the Veterinary Kennel Official course in 2008.
In 2005 I successfully completed the Basic Animal Behaviour course for dogs and in 2010 I successfully completed the Advanced Animal Behaviour course for dogs at the Ethology Consultancy. I have received sertificates in all the abovementioned courses.
During 2004 and 2006 I did practical training at theVeterinary Department at the South African Police Dog School in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, for a month each time to gain experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
From 2003 to June 2009 I performed duties as Kennel Official and Veterinary assistant at the South African Police Dog Unit in Maitland, Cape Town. My duties included the following : Management of donation dogs, Welfare of Police dogs, Administration with respect to Police dogs, Veterinary supplies and duties, Maintenance of Logistic resources and Medical treatment of Police dogs, and continued working as an Explosive Dog handler until 2005.
GENERAL
From 1987 to 1989 I was an Explosive Dog Handler at Oliver Tambo International airport in Johannesburg, 1989 to 1993 an Explosive Dog Handler at Cape Town International airport and from 1993 to 2005 an Explosive Dog Handler at the South African Police Dog Unit in Maitland, Cape Town and from 2003 to June 2009 Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Official at the South African Police Dog Unit in Maitland, Cape Town.
Education
Certification
Explosive Dog Handler Detection Course in 1987 and 1999.
Veterinary assistant course in 2003
Veterinary kennel official in 2008
Basic animal behaviour in 2005
Advanced animal behaviour in 2008
Level 5 basic ambulance course in 1995
Special weapons and tactics in 1995
Ronco Triple canopy training in 2010
Stable official course in 2010
Teamleader and Gender Based Violence officer in 2007 (Sudan)
SARPCCO Generic Unpol Officers course in 2007
Skils
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Name : Miss Petro Swart
Home address : Boston, Bellville
7530
Cell Number : 0027 82 772 0431
Identity Number
Date of Birth
Marital Status : Single
Languages : Afrikaans (Speak, Read, Write)
English (Speak, Read, Write)
Driver’s License : Code 08
Nationality : South African
EDUCATION
Technikon RSA National Diploma: Police Administration (1990-1997)
(Not Complete)
English
Afrikaans
Community Policing I
Investigation of Crime I
Investigation of Crime II
Police Management II
Police Administration
Introduction to Administration
Of Justice
Human Rights
Bellville High School,
Bellville Matric (1982)
Afrikaans
English SG
Home Econ HG
Biology SG
Typing
Geography SG
CAREER DETAIL
Period
: 2003 - current
Organisation
: South African Police Service
(Dog Unit, Maitland)
Summary of Responsibilities
: Kennel Official and Veterinary Asst.
1. Management of donation dogs
2. Welfare of police dogs
3. Administration with respect to police dogs
4. Veterinary supplies and duties
5. Maintenance of logistic resources
6. Medical treatment of police dogs
7. Explosives dog handler until September 2005
Period
: 1985-September 2005
Organisation
: South African Police Service
(Dog Unit, Maitland)
Summary of Responsibilities
: Explosives Dog Handler
1. Detection and identification of explosives
2. Crime prevention
3. Security services
4. Charge Office Services
5. Administrative Services
6. Complaints
7. Police Band
Special Services
1. May 2007- November 2007:
African Mission in Sudan
2. November1996- January 1997:
Beitbridge (Zimbabwe)
3. August 1997- October 1997 :
Beitbridge (Zimbabwe)
4. August 2001- October 2001 :
Oschoek (Swaziland)
5. July 2002- September 2002 :
Ficksburg (Lesotho)
Rank Promotions
: 1995 Inspector
1991 Sergeant
1985 Constable
Special Awards in SAPS
2007: African Union Mission in Sudan
1999: SAPS Police Medal for Service
(1995)
1998: “Super Catch” of the Month
1998: Work Achievement for Excellence
as dog handler
1988: SAPS 75-year - Medal
Course detail
2010: Triple Canopy (Ronco) Course
1 Basic Guard Force Training &
ASP Baton Training.
2. Firearm Training – Handgun &
Rifle.
3. First Aid – First Responder
Training & CPR
2010: Advanced Animal Behaviour
Course
1. Training methods, Puppy
Aptitude Test & Handling
Techniques
2. Analysis of Problem Behaviour
Cases
3. BehaviourPractice Manage-
Ment
4. Breeding Kennels & Puppy
Socialization
2009: Stable Official Course
1. Basic Equine Behaviour
2. Basic Equine Anatomy
3. Management of horses
4. Examination of horses
5. Equine First Aid
6. Basic drug treatments and
Administration
7, Spesific equine conditions
2008: Veterinary And Kennel Official
Course
1. Basic Canine Behaviour
2. Management of Dogs
3. Canine Nutrition
4. Signs of Ill Health in the Dog
5. Basic Drug Treatments
6. Basic Canine Anatomy
7. Care and Grooming of Dogs
8. Examination of the Dog
9. First Aid
10. Specific Conditions Affecting Dogs
2007: In Mission Training Course
1. Child Rights and Child Protection
2. Gender Based Violence
3. Human Rights
4. Community Policing
5. Darfur Peace Arrangement
6. Basic Skills in Investigating Gender based Violence
2007: SARPCCO Generic Unpol
Officers Course
2004: Animal Behaviour Course
2003: Veterinary Assistant Course
1999: Explosives Dog Handler’s
Course
1. Practical Utilization of an Explosives Dog
2. General Care of Police Dogs
3. Basic Dog Behaviour
4. Principles of the Conditioning Process
5. Special Force Order(G) 16D/1990
1995: Special Weapons and Tactical
Course (SWAT)
1994: Basic Ambulance Course
Level 5
1987: Explosive Dog Handlers Course
1987: Detection of bombs and
explosives
1987: Identification and Handling of
Explosives
1985: Police College Training
Organisation 1983 - 1984: YWAM (Youth With A
Mission) : Namibië
1. Missionary work
REFERENCES
Snr. Supt. J.P. Visser
(Commander) SAPS Dog Unit
Hennie De Wit Complex
Maitland
Tel.: (021) 506 2000
Miss M. Kotze
(Friend) P.O.Box 591
Sanlamhof
7532
Tel.: (082) 460 8106
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Copies attached)
• Course Certificates
• Awards Certificates