Nicholas Kucsik
Sullivan,MO
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trooper 1st Class
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Rolla, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations on highways, roads, and city streets.
- Investigated motor vehicle and commercial motor vehicle crashes
- Engaged in high-speed vehicle chases to apprehend suspects in serious emergencies.
- Established a positive relation with the citizens of my assigned area.
- Prepared detailed reports of incidents and citations issued.
- Educated citizens on safe driving practices, through positive enforcement contacts.
- Monitored roadway conditions to ensure safe travel for motorists.
- Became a member of the Troop F SWAT entry team, December of 2024.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and execute tactical plans for missions.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to manage operations involving barricaded subjects.
- Responded to emergency calls involving active shooters or barricaded suspects.
- Utilized specialized equipment, such as NVGs, during operations.
- Participated in ongoing training exercises to improve tactical skills and teamwork dynamics.
- Received a lifesaving award, April 2025.
- Received the MADD award in 2025 for DWI arrests.
Education
Pistol Red Dot Proficiency Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO06-2026
Glock Pistol Standards Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO10-2025
Rifle Standards Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO10-2025
SWAT Water Insertion Training -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO09-2025
Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO08-2025
SWAT Chemical Munitions And Less Lethal Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO07-2025
Missouri's Highway And Traffic Safety Conference -
Missouri Department of Transportation
09-2024
Level 1 Public Order Training -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO04-2024
Law Enforcement Deterrence of Terrorist Acts Course -
Louisiana State University
05-2023
MILO - Use of Force Trainer Certification -
MSHP Training Academy
Jefferson City, MO04-2023
Bombing And Prevention Course -
Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency
06-2022
State Law Enforcement POST Certification -
MSHP Law Enforcement Academy
Jefferson City, MO01-2022
Associate of Science -
Barton Community College
Fort Leavenworth, KS05-2020
LPN - Nursing
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO05-2019
Skills
- Tactical decision-making
- Tactical planning
- Vehicle pursuit techniques
- Traffic enforcement
- Advanced marksmanship
- Weapons maintenance
- Vehicle operations
- Physical fitness
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication techniques
- Conflict de-escalation
Timeline
Trooper 1st Class
Missouri State Highway Patrol
08.2021 - Current
Pistol Red Dot Proficiency Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Glock Pistol Standards Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Rifle Standards Course -
MSHP Training Academy
SWAT Water Insertion Training -
MSHP Training Academy
Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) Course -
MSHP Training Academy
SWAT Chemical Munitions And Less Lethal Course -
MSHP Training Academy
Missouri's Highway And Traffic Safety Conference -
Missouri Department of Transportation
Level 1 Public Order Training -
MSHP Training Academy
Law Enforcement Deterrence of Terrorist Acts Course -
Louisiana State University
MILO - Use of Force Trainer Certification -
MSHP Training Academy
Bombing And Prevention Course -
Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency
State Law Enforcement POST Certification -
MSHP Law Enforcement Academy
Associate of Science -
Barton Community College
LPN - Nursing
State Technical College of Missouri