Travis Self
Williston,ND
Summary
Quick-thinking Police Officer skilled in assessing risks and making critical decisions under pressure. Trained in crisis management, defensive tactics and appropriate use of different techniques. Dedicated to minimizing use of force and maximizing positive outcomes.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Williston Police Department
Williston, North Dakota
05.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to citizens.
- Conducted traffic stops and enforced local laws and regulations.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting all relevant information accurately.
- Investigated crimes by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses effectively.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and defensive tactics.
Roustabout Pusher
Twin Services
Williston, ND
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Dismantled equipment and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks as directed by company's policies and standards.
- Constructed entire tank battery's.
Foreman Roofer
Smith Roofing LLC
Rigby, ID
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
- Increased skill base by pursuing continuing education activities regularly.
- Motivated 4-person field crew to uphold highest levels of productivity, safety and quality.
- Consistently produced results below estimated costs.
- lifted excess of 80 pounds consistently while tearing off and installing shingles.
Siding Installer
Rocky Mountain Siding
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
- Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
- Read written instructions carefully and communicated with team members clearly to promote workplace safety.
- Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
Education
GED -
Itec
Idaho Falls, IDNorth Dakota Basic -
North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.
North Dakota
Skills
- Emergency response
- Criminal investigation
- Law enforcement
- Report writing
- De-escalation techniques
- Public safety awareness
- Crisis management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Situational awareness
- Suspect interrogation
- Physical fitness
- Criminal law
- Self-defense techniques
Timeline
Police Officer
Williston Police Department
05.2023 - Current
Roustabout Pusher
Twin Services
08.2021 - 05.2023
Foreman Roofer
Smith Roofing LLC
05.2017 - 08.2021
Siding Installer
Rocky Mountain Siding
01.2013 - 05.2017
GED -
Itec
North Dakota Basic -
North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.
North Dakota