Travis started his career as the first School Resource Officer at Madison Jr. High School.  He worked there for three years and then was promoted to the Detective Division.  Since being hired Travis Williams has served in the following capacities at the Sheriff’s Office:

Over 18 years with Madison County Law Enforcement

Captain over the Major Crimes Division

Lieutenant over the Criminal Division

•  Patrol
•  Detectives
•  Driver’s License
•  Dispatch
•  Evidence technician
•  Division

Detective Sergeant

Detective

Tri-County detective for 12 years

School Resource Officer

Commander of the SRT (SWAT team) 2001-2010

Public Information Officer

Detective: 

With extensive experience in criminal investigations,  he has had the highest felony arrest and conviction rate for the sheriff’s office mutiple times since he was promoted to detective in 1998.  Through his leadership and detective skills Travis is responsible for solving hundreds of serious felony crimes and was responsible for the management of a division that contributed to some of the best crime clearance rates in southeastern Idaho.

Travis has over 1630 hours of post training in the specialized areas of homicide, burglary, robbery, theft, special victims and sexual related crimes, child abuse, narcotics, domestic violence, assault and battery, crime scene investigation, fraud and embezzlement, gang enforcement/suppression and internet enticement of children.

Certificates from the State of Idaho:

• Level One Reserve
• Basic Patrol
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Supervisor
• Management

Education:

• FBI Command College and HK Tactical Commanders’ school in Virginia
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Ricks College

Trainer - Instructor - Educator:

Over his career he has developed and presented training to hundreds of police officers, college students, community members and children on the following subjects:

• Gang Violence/Suppression
• Work Place Violence
• Youth Internet Safety
• Stranger Danger
• Children’s Gun Safety
• Civil Liability
• Police fitness
• First Line supervision
• Police management

Travis was a POST Certified instructor for Crime Scene Investigation and Cultural Diversity for several years. During which time he taught hundreds of officers and citizens in those subjects. He was an instructor in Police First Line Supervision / Management and instructed POST certified training in Idaho and Utah.

Leadership and Values

• Real (not perceived) Cooperation between Local, State and Federal agencies
• Real Understanding of the Oath of Office and the Constitution of the United States and Idaho
• Real Commitment to Community and Citizen Involvement with the Sheriff’s Office
• Real Understanding of the surrounding threats to our Children and Families: drugs, alcohol, pornography, sexual predators, gangs, peer pressure, bullying
• Real Commitment to Criminal Patrol of rural residences, businesses districts, farms and ranches
• Real Values of Commitment, Morality, Ethics, Fairness and Consistency
• Real Fiscal Responsibility
• Real Dedication and Commitment to being “YOUR WORKING SHERIFF”

Travis Williams has worked at the Sheriff's Office for over 18 years, full time and as a volunteer reserve for the community.  He has the leadership, motivation, desire, knowledge, training and experience to serve and protect you.