CV Steve Lowe
- 1. Steven Lowe Address: 8 Kings Coppice, Dore, Sheffield S17 3RZ. Home Telephone: 0114 2621550. E-Mail: lowe2785@sky.com Mobile: 0797 1243338. Profile. An excellent leader and team member, Steve is currently available foremployment following a highly successful 30-year career in the Police Force. Steve spent the majority of his career in management positions, finally retiring as a T/Detective Inspector. He has an extensive knowledge of staff management and driving a team forward,being involvedin some of the most complex and challenging investigations known. Teams under his guidance have always produced outstanding results. His managers have sponsored periods of secondment to other organisations in various areas of the country, to enable them to benefit from his expertise and knowledge. He has provided invaluable support tocolleagues dealing withextremely difficultinvestigations and has been asked totake a small, but dedicated, team of individuals with him fortheir development. Steve leads by example and is a fine role model. He excels in the area of staff development/management whilst delivering at pace. An effective communicator (both written and verbal), Steve has an excellent eye for detail and is experienced at compiling complex reports. He has an able, willing, professional attitude and an exemplary sickness record. Employment History. May 2014 to December 2015 – T/Detective Inspector, Home Office CFI: The final role of his service was as a seconded officer with the Home Office, assisting the Crime & Financial Investigations Team, based in Sheffield. His role included: Working throughout the UK, dealing with organised crime groups involved in unlawful immigration. Successfully leading all Sheffield investigations as Senior Investigating Officer. Undertaking additional responsibilities for developing, mentoring and tutoring the Chief Immigration Officer and his staff, who subsequently passed crucial necessary examinations. Learning and extending his own knowledge and experience with another organisation, as well as building partnerships and developing good working relationships with other agencies. Attaining promotion to the rank of T/Detective Inspector, whilst being given greater responsibility for investigations throughout the entire North East of England. Managing and developing other regional resources, and supporting other training initiatives. Steve has recently been SC cleared and fully vetted by the security services for his Home Office role. August 1999 to May 2014 – Detective Sergeant, South Yorkshire Police: After11 years of dedicated serviceon theMajor IncidentTeam, Steve leftin May 2014. He had obtained an excellent reputation forcommitment, hard work, professionalism and leadership. Other highlights: Volunteering to assist with the repatriation and identification of British Nationals involved in the Asian Tsunami in 2004, spending 3 months in London assisting his colleagues. Later receiving a letter of thanks from DowningStreet, acknowledging the dedication/effortsshown. Other forces calling on his skills and knowledge in relation to complex investigations in their area. One example, in Nottingham, where he led a team of officers to deal with a series of gangland murders. Achieving a 100% detection rate, but whilst being most costeffectivetothe host force, in comparison to 6 other forces that were also providing assistance. Steve’s knowledge and management of the HOLMES computer system, as well as other excellent IT skills he possesses (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) led him to be selected for the role of officemanager within the newly formed Major Incident Team in 2003. He led his team in the most serious and complex investigations, achieving an outstanding detection rate.
- 2. Page 2 Senior managers recruited him to fill a challenging position within the Financial Investigation Unit. Issues surrounding staff and working practices were causing problems within the unit and Steve’s experience and knowledge were considered ideal to resolve the situation. He established new procedures within a very short period and dealt with the staffing issues in a professional and effective manner. During this period, he worked closely with the Serious Fraud Office, gaining sound financial skills, which he utilises effectively to this day. Initially promoted to a pro-active drugs team, he maximised his procedural and criminal knowledge by completing a period as custody officerin the busiest custody suite in the region, again receiving commendations and praise for his good work, initiative and team working. December 1985 to August 1999 – Constable, South Yorkshire Police. Progressing from auniformed constable toa detectiveconstable, Steve has acquired many skills, which he successfully utilised ona daily basis, including Team Building, Self-Motivation,Communication, Staff and Time Management, ProblemSolving, ForwardPlanning and Responsibility. He put into practiceall these skills, as well as conducting himself with Integrity, Reliability, Effectiveness and Efficiency. May 1982 to December 1985 – Debenhams, The Moor, Sheffield: From 16-years old, Steve workedevery Saturday as a salesman at Greens in Debenhams. This involved him selling electrical items on one of the busiest departments in the store. Steve’s attitude impressed his manager during this period, and he was taken on full-time in December of that year, remaining in this position until joining the Police. Prior to leaving, Steve was the top salesman in the department. Education and Courses. During his career, Steve has attended and passed dozens of specified courses, which he can evidence should the necessity arise, but featured below are a few potentially relevant courses: May 2015 – Professionalising Investigation Programme Assessor course. July 2012 – Casualty Bureau Managers Course. July 2012 – Supervisory HR Policy course. September 2009 – Diversity in the Workplace Certificate from the Open College Network. May 2005 – Advanced Word/Excel and PowerPoint course. January 2002 – HOLMES management course. August 2000 – European Convention for Human Rights awareness course. January 2000 – Institute of Management Certificate in Supervisory Management. May 1998 – National Foundation in CID course, where he received a distinction and an award for excellence voted for by supervisors and peers alike. 1978to 1982 - MyersGroveComprehensiveSchool,Sheffield: O Level English Literature. O Level English Language. O Level Mathematics. O Level Geography. O Level Metalwork. Personal Interests. Steve has passed the International Certificate of Competence examination to sail motorised pleasure craft up to 80 feet in length, and loves to spend time at sea whenever possible. He enjoys spending time with his family,eating out, foreign traveland walking.Steve has always been an active sportsman, competing at Boxing, Rugby and Golf,and has had the privilege of being a golf club captain. During his tenure as captain he organised a new annual tournament (also supplying the trophy) and raised more money for charity than ever done so previously. He enjoys watching a variety of sports, especially football.