TRAVIS BUSWELL
Lincoln
Summary
Director of Safety, Security, and Transportation with extensive experience in risk assessment and team leadership. Achievements include developing security policies that standardized operations and reduced incidents, alongside optimizing transportation logistics to enhance route reliability. Focused on compliance and operational continuity through data-driven improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY, SECURITY, AND TRANSPORTATION
Brewster Place
Topeka
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented safety and security policies to enhance operational integrity.
- Managed safety and security teams, coordinating effective responses to potential threats.
- Conducted risk assessments while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Directed cross-departmental logistics planning, improving route reliability and service access.
- Designed and launched facility-wide emergency exercise programs to refine response protocols.
- Audited incident reports to identify gaps, implementing targeted changes that reduced incidents.
- Coached supervisors on conflict de-escalation techniques, strengthening team resilience during crises.
- Cultivated relationships with customers by promptly addressing inquiries or complaints.
SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS SUPERVISOR
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Powell
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Supervised full-time, part-time, and seasonal security staff across park operations, enhancing team readiness and ensuring optimal shift coverage.
- Developed and enforced security policies and procedures to standardize operations and reduce incidents with measurable results.
- Served on Special Response Team handling lethal-force scenarios, ensuring rapid, controlled responses during critical incidents.
- Managed acquisition and installation of CCTV across 580-acre property to expand surveillance coverage and incident visibility.
- Analyzed incident trends to redesign patrol routes and protocols, achieving measurable reductions in security gaps and response times.
- Implemented layered access-control and escorted-visitor procedures to strengthen perimeter control and protect visitors and assets.
- Directed credentialing and access rights for staff and contractors, standardizing clearance to reduce unauthorized entries and improve accountability.
Education
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska01-2005
P.O.S.T CERTIFICATION -
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, Colorado01-1996
Skills
- Risk management
- Risk compliance
- Incident response
- Policy enforcement
- Security technology integration
- Budget oversight
- Process monitoring
- Team leadership and training
- Conflict resolution
- Problem analysis
- Emergency coordination
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY, SECURITY, AND TRANSPORTATION
Brewster Place
07.2023 - 10.2024
SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS SUPERVISOR
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
04.2016 - 04.2023
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
University of Nebraska At Kearney
P.O.S.T CERTIFICATION -
Red Rocks Community College