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, SCHigh School - undefined
Berea High School
Greenville, SCSkills
- 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