Nathaniel Villa
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Public safety professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Correctional Police Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Crosswicks, NJ
07.2017 - Current
- Oversaw daily correctional facility operations, ensuring a safe, secure, and orderly environment.
- Maintained security through inmate supervision, routine inspections, policy enforcement, and incident response.
- Responded to emergency situations, including medical incidents and conflicts, using sound judgment and effective crisis management techniques.
- De-escalated tense situations, ensured the safety of staff and inmates, and prepared detailed incident reports to document events and actions taken.
- Provided training, mentorship, and hands-on guidance to new recruits. Supporting their development and successful integration into the workforce.
- Implemented improved security measures that enhanced overall safety and reduced incidents within the institution.
- Performed routine and targeted searches of inmates, cells, and common areas, reducing the presence of contraband and prohibited items within the facility.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Oversaw inmate escorts and movement of individuals throughout the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camden Academy Charter High School
Camden, NJSkills
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership & Training/Mentorship
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- De-escalation Techniques & Crisis Management
- Emergency Response & Security Procedures
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Attention to Detail & CCTV Monitoring
- Time Management & Operational Coordination
- Search and Seizure Procedures & Facility Inspections
- Defensive Tactics Training & Safety Compliance
- Policy Enforcement & Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Incident Management
Certification
- New Jersey Department of Corrections Academy Training Certification - Certified by the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) Division of Training.
- Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification - Licensed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Timeline
Senior Correctional Police Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Camden Academy Charter High School
Awards / Notable Achievements
- New Jersey Department of Corrections Academy Graduate, (July 2017) - Completed the New Jersey Department of Corrections Academy training.
- Letter of Commendation - Administrator Eleazar Spratley, Garden State Correctional Facility (3/18/2024) - Honored for exemplary professionalism and vigilance in the identification and recovery of prohibited contraband, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and commitment to institutional safety.