Jersey Joe Walcott the Democratic primary to Spencer H. Smith, Jr. That same year he was named director of community relations for Camden. In 1971, he ran again for Camden County Sheriff. He defeated Republican William Strang in the general election. He was the first African-American to serve as Sheriff in Camden County. He served as chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission from 1975 until 1984, when he stepped down at the mandatory retirement age of 70. Walcott was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. In 2013, Walcott was inducted into the New Jersey Hall
Nate Walcott continued to occasionally join Conor Oberst during his recent solo performances, including his November 2013 performance at Carnegie Hall. As of 2016, Walcott is touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on their "The Getaway World Tour" as the background pianist. He is featured on their 2016 "Live In Paris EP". Over the years, Walcott has lived in Chicago, Omaha, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, where he now resides. Walcott has composed scores for three feature-length films with fellow Bright Eyes member Mike Mogis: Additionally, Walcott collaborated with singer-songwriters Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice on the score for 2015's "Song One",