Travis Pickel
Chilhowie,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in criminal investigations and community-oriented policing. Known for effective conflict resolution and strong report writing abilities, driving safety and compliance in diverse environments. Dependable professional with extensive experience in criminal investigations, report writing, and conflict resolution. Committed to enhancing community safety through legal compliance and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Food City Distribution Center
Abingdon, VA
04.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport products efficiently and safely.
- Adhered to all federal and state driving regulations during transportation activities.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Senior Trooper
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of State Police
Bristol, VA
08.2013 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws and ensured public safety on Virginia roadways.
- Conducted thorough investigations on criminal incidents and accidents.
- Collaborated with prosecutors during trials by providing testimony as an expert witness when necessary.
- Interacted with witnesses during investigations to obtain information pertinent to cases.
- Conducted searches for suspects using specialized equipment such as K-9 units or night vision goggles.
- Participated in special operations aimed at apprehending dangerous offenders or disrupting criminal organizations.
- Attended meetings with supervisors or other representatives from various government entities to discuss issues related to law enforcement operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws as well as departmental policies and procedures.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Worked within specialized unit to conduct investigations into systemic criminal issues, including Illegal drugs rings, gun trafficking and organized crime.
- Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Education
Master of Science -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2021
Associate of Arts - Police Science
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2019
Skills
- Criminal investigations
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Vehicle operation
- Legal compliance
- Weather awareness
- Defensive driving techniques
- Dependable and reliable
- Traffic law knowledge
- Physical stamina and strength
- Emergency response
- DOT compliance
Certification
Virginia - DCJS Certified
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Food City Distribution Center
04.2025 - Current
Senior Trooper
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of State Police
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Police Science
Wytheville Community College