Nicholas D. Violante
Scituate,AZ
Summary
Deputy Warden
Correctional management professional with extensive experience in facility oversight and staff supervision. Proven track record of improving institutional safety and operational efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, with expertise in conflict resolution and strategic planning.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
R.I. Dept. of Corrections
Cranston, R.I.
07.1988 - Current
- - Certified NRA Firearms Instructor 4/1998
- - Certified Advanced Instructor, Expandable Baton 5/2001
- - Assistant Urine Coordinator High Security Center 2002-2003
- - Urine Coordinator High Security Center 2003 - Present
- - Correctional Officer Lieutenant 1/2007 – 7/2007
- - Correctional Officer Lieutenant 8/2010- Present
- - Urine Coordinator Intake Service Center 2018- Present
- - Deputy Warden (Acting) 1/2026 – 5/2026
Education
No Degree -
RWU Drone Pilot FAA Certification
10-2018
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Sig Sauer Firearms Recertification
06-2017
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Sig Sauer Police Marksman 2
05-2017
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Sig Sauer Pistol Instructor
06-2014
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Sig Sauer Shotgun Instructor
06-2014
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Sig Sauer Rifle Instructor
06-2014
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RITOA Post Swat School
09-2013
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Sig Sauer Police Marksman 1
06-2012
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Crosshairs Advanced Sniper School
04-2004
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Advanced S.W.A.T School (Warwick Police Department)
04-2003
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Basic S.W.A.T School (Warwick Police Department)
06-2002
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Counter Drug Marksman/Observer Course
11-1999
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Smith & Wesson Basic Sniper School
08-1998
No Degree -
N.R.A. Firearms Instructor School
04-1998
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Substance abuse awareness
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 220 staff members.
Awards received
Correctional Officer of the Year 1999
Timeline
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
R.I. Dept. of Corrections
07.1988 - Current
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Sig Sauer Firearms Recertification
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Sig Sauer Police Marksman 2
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Sig Sauer Pistol Instructor
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Sig Sauer Shotgun Instructor
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Sig Sauer Rifle Instructor
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RITOA Post Swat School
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Sig Sauer Police Marksman 1
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Crosshairs Advanced Sniper School
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Advanced S.W.A.T School (Warwick Police Department)
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Basic S.W.A.T School (Warwick Police Department)
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Counter Drug Marksman/Observer Course
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Smith & Wesson Basic Sniper School
No Degree -
RWU Drone Pilot FAA Certification
No Degree -
N.R.A. Firearms Instructor School