Nathan Allen
Hinton,WV
Summary
Experienced Law Enforcement professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
City Of Hinton Government
281 Main Street, Hinton, WV
09.2018 - Current
- Leveraged social media platforms for effective communication with the public about important safety alerts, events, and department news updates.
- Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, strengthening trust between officers and citizens.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
- Reduced crime rates by establishing an intelligence-led policing model and targeting high-risk offenders.
- Increased staff retention by providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within the department.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Public Service District Board Member
Big Bend PSD
Talcott, WV
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
- Collaborated with other board members and engineering firms to manage major water and sewer projects.
- Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization''s fiscal health.
Patrolman
Greenbrier Valley Airport Department of Public Safety
Maxwelton, WV
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Unlocked rooms and suites for authorized contractors.
- Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property.
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
Deputy Sheriff
Summers County Sheriff's Department
Hinton, WV
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
Police Officer
Bluefield Police Department
Bluefield, WV
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
Education
Criminal Justice
West Virginia State Police Academy
Institute, WV2010
High School Diploma -
Summers County High School
Hinton, WV2003
Skills
- Observant
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Report writing
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Data entry
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Public Service District Board Member
Big Bend PSD
03.2023 - 03.2025
Chief of Police
City Of Hinton Government
09.2018 - Current
Patrolman
Greenbrier Valley Airport Department of Public Safety
10.2015 - 09.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Summers County Sheriff's Department
09.2014 - 09.2018
Police Officer
Bluefield Police Department
01.2010 - 08.2014
Criminal Justice
West Virginia State Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Summers County High School