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Nathan Wayne Young

Rocky Mount,VA

Summary

Dedicated correctional professional with four years of specialized experience in high-security detention settings. Proven track record in supervising inmate care, enforcing regulations, and maintaining security protocols. Expertise in crisis intervention, contraband detection, and meticulous documentation. Certified field training officer with experience as a shift supervisor and honor guard member.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Henry County Sheriffs Office
05.2025 - Current

Oversee secure and efficient processing of inmate bookings and releases. Verified identities, reviewed legal documentation, and conducted searches. Maintained property accountability and ensured compliance with agency policies. Managed release processes by confirming court orders, bond conditions, and authorization paperwork. Executed responsibilities with precision and sound judgment in high-liability environments.

Ensured proper execution of inmate releases by reviewing court orders and bond documentation. Maintained accountability for accuracy of documentation and integrity of intake and release processes. Recognized legal and operational impacts of responsibilities in high-liability environments. Operated effectively under pressure while adhering to policies with professionalism. Executed thorough reviews of authorization paperwork to confirm eligibility and compliance.

Corrections Corporal

Henry County Sheriffs Office
12.2021 - 10.2024
  • Maintained vigilance to identify conflict and dangerous behaviors prior to escalation.
  • Intervened during fights and disturbances to stop unauthorized behaviors and restore order.
  • Applied training in conflict resolution and communication to interact professionally with inmates, staff and general public.
  • Communicated with visitors to explain policies and complete searches prior to authorized entry.
  • Employed verbal and physical de-escalation techniques to end conflicts without serious injury or loss of life.
  • Supervised and documented inmate movements transporting to and from detention facilities, programs and community services.
  • Supervised daily operations within correctional facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying areas for improvement in security measures.

Correctional Officer

Green Rock Correctional Center
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Inspects areas and belongings regularly to locate and seize unauthorized and dangerous items.
  • Conducts thorough searches of prisoners and cells to identify and remove contraband materials.
  • Follows both policy and Post orders of the Restrictive Housing Unit to ensure Inmates comply with proper strip searches are restrained before being removed from cell.
  • Watch cameras in RHU Control( Restrictive Housing Unit) to Identify individuals before letting them inside.

Security Officer

Fundamental Firearms Management
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Patrolled the premises to identify and quickly respond to suspicious individuals or activities.
  • Completed daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents, including theft and property damage.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to control access and prohibit entry of unauthorized individuals.

Quality Assurance Associate

McAirlaids
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Visually inspected completed products to evaluate the conformance with specifications.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues.
  • Identified and reported non-conformances and discrepancies and created formal audit reports.

Security Officer

Allied Universal
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Obtained and maintained a Secret Clearance
  • Responded to inquiries and requests for assistance from visitors and staff members.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Scanned personnel, belongings and shipments to identify dangerous items or signs of theft.
  • Maintained logs and records of deliveries, shipments, and vendors, both inbound and outbound.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Ameristaff
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Affixed bar codes, prices, and security tags to prepare merchandise for sale.
  • Compared shipments with paperwork to identify and fix order problems.

Education

Entry level Jail and Court Security

Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy
Martinsville, VA
03.2022

Basic Corrections Officer

Academy for staff Development West
Marion, Va
01.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Franklin County High School
Rocky mount, Virginia
05.2018

Skills

  • Able to remain calm and make rational decisions in a stressful environment
  • Staff development
  • Crisis Intervention (CIT Certified)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Detailed report writing
  • Team oriented
  • Team Leadership & Field Training (FTO)

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Henry County Sheriffs Office
05.2025 - Current

Corrections Corporal

Henry County Sheriffs Office
12.2021 - 10.2024

Correctional Officer

Green Rock Correctional Center
07.2020 - 11.2021

Security Officer

Fundamental Firearms Management
04.2020 - 07.2020

Quality Assurance Associate

McAirlaids
01.2020 - 04.2020

Security Officer

Allied Universal
11.2018 - 08.2019

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Ameristaff
12.2017 - 10.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Franklin County High School

Basic Corrections Officer

Academy for staff Development West

Entry level Jail and Court Security

Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy
Nathan Wayne Young