Travis Neal Simenson
East Helena,United States
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Veterans Affairs
Fort Harrison, MT
06.2023 - Current
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars and on foot.
- Issued tickets to offenders for parking and other infractions .
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
- Responded to emergency calls for service as needed.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
Police Officer
Veterans Affairs
Fort Harrison, MT
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Salary: $30.64 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0083 Police
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: 7-4
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- I am tasked with the security and protection of the Veterans Affairs employees, veterans, visitors and buildings/grounds
- I self-dispatch to emergencies and situations requiring a police presence
- I conduct investigations when needed, and promptly write a report on my findings
- I maintain my uniform and equipment to the standard required
- I strive to maintain high visibility and professionalism.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
- Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
- Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Responded to emergency calls for service as needed.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars and on foot.
Military Police Patrol Supervisor/Desk Sergeant
US Army
Lewistown, MT
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Is a federal job), Salary: $3,704.40 USD Per Month
- Hours per week: 72
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
- Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Supervised maintenance of tactical plans and equipment while monitoring personnel, improving overall preparedness for emergencies.
- Transported dignitaries, government officials and criminals between stipulated locations.
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Patrolled specific areas on foot and on motorized conveyance to respond promptly to calls for assistance.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Managed law enforcement, criminal investigations, safety protocols and civil disturbances.
Range Technician
Motana Army National Guard
Fort Harrison, MT
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained the training areas located at Fort Harrison, MT and Limestone Hill near Townsend, MT
- Installed and maintained the Mobile Infantry, Targets, Mobile Armor Targets, Stationary Armor Targets and Stationary Infantry Targets
- Had to be able to troubleshoot and repair components in the target lifters, generators, and batteries
- Maintained the training grounds in both areas including cutting grass utilizing a variety of mowers and the wood and metal structures utilizing both hand and power tools
- Fabricate targets and target stands with both wood and metal components
- Conducted maintenance checks on the vehicles that I utilized with proficiency. This included work pickups, front-end loaders, skidsteers, dump trucks, mowers, and forklifts
- Conducted fire fighting duties when needed
- Supervisor: SFC Clint Feight (406-438-6088)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Joint Operations Center Technician
Montana Army National Guard
Fort Harrison, MT
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Salary: $18.64 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0089 Emergency Management Specialist
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch 51, 5 U.S.C.)Grade: 7
- Assisted in Administrative duties assigned as data entry and human relations
- Maintained and issued hand receipts
- Managed and organized data reports for key leaders
- Performed communication skills on a daily basis proficiently with Department of Emergency Service, Montana National Guard soldiers, and
- Community Emergency responders
- Assembled reports on average of two to five per day for distribution in digital form and to key leaders with no errors
- Monitored and reported potential disasters that could affect the Montana National Guard to key leaders
- Responded to serious situations that were reported in the proper manner in accordance of the job policies and required notifications of key personnel
- Entered data in the daily telephone log
- Data entry of pertinent information
- Stayed up to date on federal, state and local regulations governing emergency response plans.
- Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts.
- Studied successful plans from other locations to assess opportunities to improve program operation.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Janel Martinez (406-324-3000)
Livestock Inspector/Supervisor
Montana Department of Livestock
Missoula, MT
08.2007 - 08.2013
- Salary: $14.00 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Enforce livestock and brand laws
- Inspect livestock to ensure proper ownership
- Maintain inspection records and fees and make deposits
- Utilize computers for research
- Maintain sale records, and general information
- Track supplies needed for state and local inspectors
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Patrol Supervisor
Montana Army National Guard
Fort Harrison, MT
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Deployed to Kandahar, AFG
- Lead and supervised a Military Police team in support of battlefield operations, to include area security and force protection patrol operations.
- Performed duties as Military Police Patrolman;
- Provided technical and tactical guidance to subordinate personnel;
- Responsible for the health, welfare, morale and training of two Soldiers, and assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
- Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
- Traveled to foreign territories to set up and defend military camps.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Supervised maintenance of tactical plans and equipment while monitoring personnel, improving overall preparedness for emergencies.
- Transported dignitaries, government officials and criminals between stipulated locations.
Laborer
Omo Construction
Billings, MT
06.2006 - 11.2006
- Salary: $10.00 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 70
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Assisted in the construction of guardrail, both box beam and w beam.
- Had to know how to use a variety of tools including impact guns, chop saw, chain saw.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Education
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Center
North Little Rock, AR07.2017
Montana Post Certification - Law Enforcement
Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Helena, MT06.2009
High school diploma - College Prep
Columbus High School
Columbus, MT01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Dawson Communtiy College
Glendive, MTSome College (No Degree) - Fish and Game Management
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Patrol procedures
- Defensive driving training
- Tactical policing
- Drug laws enforcement
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Search and seizure laws familiarity
- Assigning work
- Arrest techniques
- Secret government clearance
- Evidence collection and evaluation
- Counter-terrorism tactics
- Case management
- Fingerprinting
- Inter-agency coordination
- Crime prevention training
- Calm under pressure
- Human relations
- Drug enforcement
- Law enforcement
- Community relations
- Radar speed measurement
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Risk mitigation
- Crime scene processing
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
- Traffic patrol
- Electronic and stationary surveillance
- Crime scene management
- Emergency call response
- Investigation documentation
- Counterterrorism
- Vehicle inspections
- Evidence collection
- Safe weapons usage
- Suspect interviewing
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Defensive tactics
- Crime prevention
- Public disturbance resolution
- Evidence preservation
- Area canvassing
- Arresting suspects
- Public event security
- Perimeter monitoring
- Witness communication
- Evidence identification
Affiliations
- Montana Army National Guard - 143rd Military Police Detachment, Sergeant, Team leader
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Member
Accomplishments
- Certifications: 4 years of English, 4 Years of biology, 4 Years of VO-AG Chemistry, Physics, Algebra I & II, Geometry
- 4 Years of FFA, Officer-Junior Year
- Language Skills: Language Spoken/Writte/ Read: English Advanced
References
- Chris Zizz, Montana Army National Guard Human Resources, 1-406-671-0648, christopher.z.zizz.mil@mail.mil
- Buck Duncan, 1-406-621-0766
- Shawn Johansen, 1-541-778-3585
Interests
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent, Temporary
Work Schedule: Full-time
Desired Locations:
, Helena, United States; East Helena, United States
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - Current
Military Police Patrol Supervisor/Desk Sergeant
US Army
11.2021 - 08.2022
Range Technician
Motana Army National Guard
08.2020 - 09.2020
Police Officer
Veterans Affairs
04.2017 - 06.2023
Joint Operations Center Technician
Montana Army National Guard
08.2013 - 09.2016
Patrol Supervisor
Montana Army National Guard
07.2012 - 12.2012
Livestock Inspector/Supervisor
Montana Department of Livestock
08.2007 - 08.2013
Laborer
Omo Construction
06.2006 - 11.2006
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Center
Montana Post Certification - Law Enforcement
Montana Law Enforcement Academy
High school diploma - College Prep
Columbus High School
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Dawson Communtiy College
Some College (No Degree) - Fish and Game Management
Montana State University