Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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WAYNE EARL CRAFT II

Travelers Rest

Summary

Dedicated, adaptable professional with broad experience in uniform patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community policing, many different computer software. Recognized for strong decision-making under pressure, effective communication, and leadership from combined civilian and military service. Strong community skills, great people skills. Proven ability to perform reliably in high-stress environments and to translate public-safety skills to a variety of professional roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Uniform Patrol Deputy

Greenville County Sheriff’s Department
09.2025 - 04.2026
  • Enforced local and state laws across assigned beats, conducting traffic stops, issuing citations, and executing arrests.

Police Officer

Travelers Rest Police Department
09.2022 - 09.2025
  • Conduct proactive citywide patrols to deter crime and ensure public safety.
  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, including criminal complaints, disturbances, and collisions.
  • Investigate incidents, interview witnesses, collect and preserve evidence, and prepare detailed investigative reports.
  • Serve warrants and make arrests in accordance with departmental policy and state law.
  • Build positive community relationships through outreach and professional engagement.
  • Award: Officer of the Year — Travelers Rest Police Department.

Police Officer

Landrum Police Department
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Performed routine and directed patrols to prevent and detect criminal activity.
  • Investigated suspicious activity, disturbances, and criminal complaints; made arrests and served citations.
  • Fostered positive community relationships through engagement and professional conduct.
  • Award: Officer of the Year — Landrum Police Department.

Infantry Squad Leader

Army National Guard
01.2010 - 09.2021
  • Led small teams in tactical training and operations; conducted reconnaissance and coordinated casualty evacuation.
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, and accountability for junior soldiers.

Security Supervisor

North Greenville University
06.2012 - 03.2019
  • Supervised campus security staff, coordinated incident responses, and maintained campus safety protocols.
  • Conducted patrols, trained personnel, and ensured proper operation of safety equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (Criminal Science) Present

North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC

High School - undefined

Berea High School
Greenville, SC

Skills

  • Patrol Operations
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Emergency Response
  • Warrant Service
  • Community Policing
  • Radio Communications
  • Report Writing
  • Conflict De-escalation
  • Officer Safety Tactics
  • Tactical Leadership
  • Public Safety
  • Computer software- Word, excel, Office

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 12 members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing. (Motorola LPRs, Flock LPRs.

Timeline

Uniform Patrol Deputy

Greenville County Sheriff’s Department
09.2025 - 04.2026

Police Officer

Travelers Rest Police Department
09.2022 - 09.2025

Police Officer

Landrum Police Department
03.2019 - 09.2022

Security Supervisor

North Greenville University
06.2012 - 03.2019

Infantry Squad Leader

Army National Guard
01.2010 - 09.2021

High School - undefined

Berea High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (Criminal Science) Present

North Greenville University

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Officer of the Year — Travelers Rest Police Department, Officer of the Year — Landrum Police Department
WAYNE EARL CRAFT II