Stan Valles

Stan Valles

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Stan Valles
Public Safety Leader | Director of Security | Mental Health & Wellness Advocate
Over 36 Years of Leadership in Law Enforcement, Education, Corrections & Security Consulting

Stan Valles is the founder of Unique Security and Consulting Services and a dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Advocate (Peer-to-Peer | Public & Private Sector). He brings over 36 years of experience across law enforcement, public safety, emergency management, education, corrections, and security consulting.

Throughout his career, Stan has served in a variety of respected institutions, including the NJ Transit Police Department, Livingston Police Department, Newark Public Schools, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Saint Michael’s College, served as Director of Security for the South Orange–Maplewood School District (NJ), and served as a Counselor for the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. His professional roles have included Police Officer, Detective, Community Relations Officer, High School Teacher, Adjunct Professor, Counselor, and Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Stan is a recognized trailblazer in public safety leadership. In 1995, he became the first African American Police Officer in Livingston, NJ, and in 2021, he was appointed the first African American Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Operations at Saint Michael’s College. He has organized numerous National Night Out community events, held leadership positions within the Essex County Crime Prevention Officers Association, and is a NJ Department of Education–certified School Safety Specialist. Stan is trained in Behavioral Threat Assessment, the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), and FEMA’s Professional Development Series. His expertise includes emergency preparedness and response, safety and threat assessments, emergency drills, and the development of customized safety training for K–12 school districts, higher education institutions, and private organizations.

Stan’s expertise spans the full employee lifecycle, including:

Mental Health & Wellness Advocacy :

As a Mental Health & Wellness Advocate, Stan is committed to strengthening emotional resilience and psychological safety in both public and private sector environments. Drawing on decades of frontline and leadership experience, he understands the stressors associated with high-responsibility roles.

He promotes confidential peer-to-peer support, wellness education, and early intervention strategies for individuals experiencing occupational stress, trauma, or burnout. He collaborates with organizations to :

  • Promote mental health awareness and resilience
  • Reduce stigma around seeking support in performance-driven and traditionally high-stress professions

Whether working with law enforcement, educators, campus safety professionals, corrections personnel, or private security teams, Stan remains committed to creating environments where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.