Natachia Scott
Summary
A seasoned correctional professional with over20 years of progressive experience in correctional operations, tactical leadership, investigative procedures, and staff mentorship. Proficient in managing high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering effective leadership. Working alongside Captains and Associate Wardens dealing directly with the Rule Violation Report Process and Confidential/ Closures assignments. As a Lieutenant working alongside of the Sergeant training all Officers in regard to departmental policies and procedures. Assuming the role of the incident commander during incidents and codes. Reviewing all reports to ensure accuracy and well written reports.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
California Rehabilitation Center (CRC), Facility-C
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and supervise correctional operations at the facility
- Ensuring the Facility is running properly and maintaining the safety and security of all individuals
- Provide training and mentorship to first-line supervisors, enhancing leadership and operational efficiency
- This position is the direct Supervisor to the Sergeant
- Ensure adherence to Department Operations Manual (D.O.M.), Title15 regulations, and DAI policies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and effective inmate rehabilitation programs
- Maintaining the hearings of Serious Rule Violation Reports
- Conducting interviews and gathering facts regarding the Facility grievances
- Familiarizing myself with Telestaff, Adobe PDF, SOMS
Youth Correctional Lieutenant
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF)
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Served as Watch Commander, overseeing facility operations and ensuring compliance with departmental policies
- Responding all incidents on the Facility as the Response Supervisor
- Facilitating Mass searches of Dormitories
- Reviewing all incident reports from Officers
- Ensuring all staff are in compliance with their LMS training
- Acted as the Disciplinary Investigative Officer and Court Liaison, conducting investigations and representing the department in legal matters
- Maintaining Confidentiality of all inquires
- Maintaining a good rapport with Los Angeles and Ventura County District Attorneys
- Conducting interviews with Custody, Offenders and any witnesses
- Maintain accurate records of juvenile conduct and prepare detailed reports for use in court proceedings
Youth Correctional Sergeant
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF)
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Supervised and guided teams of correctional officers, ensuring effective execution of daily operations
- Tactical response and facility security planning
- Overseeing the delegation of tasks assigned to Custody Staff
- Accomplishing all daily functions assigned to me from the Lieutenant
- Conducting interviews and gathering facts in regard to the Facility grievances
- Ensuring all staff is in compliance with their LMS training
- Maintaining the Operations/ daily functions of the Facility
- Reviewing all incident reports from Officers
Youth Correctional Counselor
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF)
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supported rehabilitation efforts for the female population, focusing on mental health and personal development
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions addressing topics such as behavioral adjustment, emotional well-being, and reintegration into society
- Develop, implement, and evaluate correctional programs focused on education, social skills, and personal growth
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions, helping youthful offenders address behavioral issues and build life skills
- Develop and deliver rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism and promoting personal growth and accountability
- Conduct thorough needs assessments to place youth in appropriate programs and services aligned with their rehabilitation goals
- Prepare detailed evaluation reports for court reviews and parole board considerations
- Document incidents and activities following institutional policies and legal requirements
- Delivered casework services to youth, including assessments, counseling, and referrals to community programs
- Collaborated with custodial staff and community agencies to develop individualized treatment plans
- Facilitated group workshops promoting pro-social behavior, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
- Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, probation officers, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and support
- Regularly communicated with families and support networks to promote continuity of care and reintegration
- Contributed to tactical operations as part of the facility’s Tactical Team under leadership of Lieutenants Chestnut and Ortiz
- Assist custodial staff during emergencies, such as altercations, escapes, or disturbances, ensuring rapid resolution
- Document incidents and activities following institutional policies and legal requirements
Youth Correctional Officer
Southern Youth Correctional Rehabilitation Center and Clinic (Norwalk)
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Enforce rules and regulations to maintain security, discipline, and order within the facility
- Monitor and supervise juveniles, ensuring their activities comply with institutional policies while preventing negative incidents
- Conduct regular searches, inspections, and counts of juveniles, visitors, mail, and the facility to ensure compliance and safety
- Investigate suspicious activities, incidents, and other security-related situations, compiling detailed reports for use in decision-making
- Respond swiftly to emergencies, including escapes, disturbances, and other incidents, ensuring safety and security are restored
- Document incidents and activities in compliance with institutional policies and procedures
- Served as a Tactical Team member, participating in security operations and emergency response under Lieutenants Quiroz and Rubalcava
- Assist custodial staff during emergencies, such as altercations, escapes, or disturbances, ensuring rapid resolution
- Document incidents and activities following institutional policies and legal requirements
Youth Correctional Officer
Fred C. Nelles (California Youth Authority) Whittier, Ca
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Began career as a Youth Correctional Officer, developing foundational skills in facility management and inmate supervision
- Enforce rules and regulations to maintain security, discipline, and order within the facility
- Monitor and supervise juveniles, ensuring their activities comply with institutional policies while preventing negative incidents
- Conduct regular searches, inspections, and counts of juveniles, visitors, mail, and the facility to ensure compliance and safety
- Investigate suspicious activities, incidents, and other security-related situations, compiling detailed reports for use in decision-making
- Respond swiftly to emergencies, including escapes, disturbances, and other incidents, ensuring safety and security are restored
- Document incidents and activities in compliance with institutional policies and procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
Crenshaw High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1992
Skills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Investigative Procedures
- Tactical Operations and Crisis Management
- Inmate Rehabilitation Programs
- Court Liaison and Legal Processes
- Training and Mentorship
- Safety & Security
- Report Writing Skills
- Policies & Procedures
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Disciplinary Process
- Problem Solving
- Ability to Adapt
- Ability to Train
- De-escalation Techniques
Certification
- Basic Investigators Course (BIC): Advanced training in investigative techniques and case management.
- Narcotics Identification Kit (NIK) Certification: Expertise in identifying and managing narcotics-related substances.
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
California Rehabilitation Center (CRC), Facility-C
01.2023 - Current
Youth Correctional Lieutenant
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF)
01.2017 - 01.2023
Youth Correctional Sergeant
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF)
01.2007 - 01.2017
Youth Correctional Counselor
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Youth Correctional Officer
Southern Youth Correctional Rehabilitation Center and Clinic (Norwalk)
01.2003 - 01.2005
Youth Correctional Officer
Fred C. Nelles (California Youth Authority) Whittier, Ca
01.2002 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Crenshaw High School
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