Phil McGrath

A dedicated and highly adaptive Police Officer with 17 years of experience managing high-pressure operations, overseeing teams of officers, solving complex problems, and ensuring the safety and welfare of individuals in a fast-paced environment. During time in the Police I have received a number of commendations for recognition of outstanding work completed.

Police Officer at Sussex Police (2018-01 – Present)

• Conducted routine patrols in assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
• Collaborated with local agencies and organisations to address community safety concerns and implement preventative measures.
• Proactively identified and safeguarded vulnerable individuals, conducting comprehensive assessments and documenting critical information to drive immediate action by external partners.
• Orchestrated wrap-around support services, ensuring holistic, multi-agency responses to prevent further harm.
• Assessed risk and made critical decisions under pressure to protect life and property during high-risk situations.
• Used advanced communication and de-escalation techniques to support individuals experiencing acute mental health crises and vulnerable youth in distress.
• Managed scenes of accidents and emergencies, coordinating with other emergency services to provide effective response.
• Prepared highly detailed incident reports and audits for legal proceedings, ensuring strict compliance with legislation, national standards, and organisational policy.

Police Officer at Metropolitan Police Service (2009-09 – 2018-01)

• Conducted routine patrols in assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
• Protected and supported vulnerable individuals at risk of criminal exploitation while serving on the specialised Gang Unit.
• Collaborated directly with counter-terrorism teams on high-stakes, multi-agency operations.
• Made critical decisions under extreme pressure in fast-moving, life-threatening situations.
• Drafted comprehensive incident reports to support ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.
• Conducted operational risk assessments and managed administrative logistics for senior leadership during high-profile, large-scale public events, including the Notting Hill Carnival.

Illustration Manager at SGA Design (2007-07 – 2009-09)

• Maintained positive, professional working environment to optimise staff and customer satisfaction.
• Monitored staff performance, continually seeking ways to improve team delivery for optimised financial success.
• Managed team by offering support and constructive feedback to improve skills and maximise potential of staff and designers.
• Evaluated market conditions for illustrators and competitor actions to develop successful marketing strategies.
• Negotiated contracts with illustrators, securing favourable terms. Set up business contracts, obtained signatures and processed paperwork.
• Directed daily operation of illustrators and flexed with changing demands to consistently meet objectives and targets.
• Sourced illustrators and companies for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service.

A-Levels – Worthing College (1999-09 – 2002-06)

GCSEs – St Phillip Howard High School (1994-09 – 1999-06)