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Eric Tice

Altoona,PA

Summary

Through hard work and team collaboration, i have become an accomplisher security and corrections professional with over 30 years of experience, including a pivotal role at PA Department Of Corrections. In 2021, i was recognized with the "Warden of the Year" award for exceptional leadership and innovative safety improvements. I have testified in both state and federal courts effectively. Through my vast experience, i have become an expert in operational strategies and team collaboration, significantly reducing contraband and enhancing facility security. In addtion, i am skilled in investigation techniques, intelligence gathering efforts and labor/management relations.


I have been identified as a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency, while putting staff safety and wellness at the forefront of these endeavors. I have developed independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact agency success.


In 2018, the PA Department of Corrections experienced its first Line of Duty Death of a Corrections Officer in over 40 years. Former PA DOC Secretary John Wetzel tapped my experience and abilities by appointing me as the Superintendent of SCI Somerset soon after that horrific incident. I believe my proudest and most significant achievement was watching the staff at that facility overcome both grief and fear and become one of the flagships of the PA DOC fleet.



Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

KeyUP Security Consultant LLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Collaborated as a team in all daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Provides competent and meaningful recommendations for all aspects of security operations.
  • Identifies best security practices and accountability functions to ensure a safe and secure environment is achieved.
  • Primary focus on Correctional and Industrial facilities.

Corrections Superintendent 3

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Somerset
07.2018 - 06.2023

- Retired after 30 years of service to the Commonwealth of PA.

- Designated as Supervising Superintendent of Western Region.

- Oversaw all operations of Medium Security prison with over 2200 incarcerated people and over 600 employees and an annual budget of over $84 million dollars.

- Chair of the PA DOC Sexual Harassment Elimination Committee.

- Co-Chair of PA DOC Statewide Drug Interdiction Strategy Committee.

- Co-Chair of the PA DOC Security Enhancement Committee

- Chair of the PA DOC Covid-19 Response Committee

- Implemented first of its kind Drug Elimination Management and Operations Unit.

- Served a member of Somerset County Emergency Management Committee.

Corrections Superintendent 2

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Smithfield
01.2017 - 07.2018

- Oversaw all operations of this Maximum Security prison that housed over 1300 incarcerated people and employed over 450 staff as well as overseeing an annual budget of over $65 million.

- Served as a member of Huntingdon County CJAB.

Corrections Superintendent 2

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Huntingdon
12.2015 - 01.2017

- Oversaw all operations of this Maximum Security prison that housed over 2000 incarcerated people and employed over 600 staff as well as an overall budget of $74 million.

- Served on the Huntingdon County CJAB

- Established a cost saving meal delivery operation that provided all meals for the Huntingdon County Jail.

Corrections Deputy Superintendent 3

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Rockview
01.2014 - 12.2015

- Responsible for both facility operations and internal security as well as safety and maintenance operations of a facility over 100 years old.

- Led positive cultural changes at the facility by fostering meaningful communications between incarcerated people and staff as well as the families of those incarcerated.

- Implemented practices that reduced violence in the facility as well as contraband.

- Oversaw the implementation of security upgrades that included perimeter and interior camera placements.

Corrections Deputy Superintendent 3

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Forest
01.2011 - 01.2014

- Oversaw facility management to include safety, security and facility maintenance of a newer prototypical facility.

- Co-Chair Cultural Change Committee.

- Member of the DOC Security Threat Group Committee.

- Helped establish STG validation processes.

- Reduced Overtime expenditures by over $600k.

- Created Contraband Control procedures that were integrated into all DOC facilities.





Corrections Officer 4 (Captain)

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Houtzdale
04.2005 - 01.2011

- Appointed Acting Major of Guard May 2010-December 2010.

- Designated as facility Intelligence Gathering Captain.

- Served as Shift Commander May 2005-February 2008.

- Served as member of Program Review Committee

- Served on the Incoming Publication Review Committee.

- Chaired facility Security and Intelligence Committee.

Correctional Officer

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Houtzdale
01.1996 - 04.2005
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Promoted to Sergeant in 1998.
  • Promoted to Lieutenant in 2001.

Corrections Officer

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Graterford
06.1993 - 01.1996
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
  • Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
  • Graterford was the largest of the PA DOC correctional facilities
  • Worked on a housing unit with nearly 800 incarcerated people.

Education

Criminology Curriculum

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA

High School Diploma -

Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School
Philipsburg, PA
06.1988

Skills

    - Over 30 years of experience in Corrections to include 7 state correctional facilities

    - Collaborated with Philadelphian Prison System and Phronema Justice Strategies to identify strategies to improve operations and safety during a staffing crisis

    - Recipient of the 2021 PA Prison Wardens Association "Warden of the Year"

    - Recipient of the inaugural "Randall E Britton Courage for Change" award presented by the incarcerated community of SCI Forest

    - Member of the East Coast Gang Investigators Association 2008-2022

    - Guest Speaker at numerous community events on behalf of PA DOC

    - ICS 300-400 certified

    - Experienced investigator and trained in interrogation techniques

    - Completed PA State Police Criminal Interrogation and Crime Scene Preservation Training 2003

    - Experienced in Labor/Management Relations

Timeline

Owner

KeyUP Security Consultant LLC
08.2023 - Current

Corrections Superintendent 3

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Somerset
07.2018 - 06.2023

Corrections Superintendent 2

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Smithfield
01.2017 - 07.2018

Corrections Superintendent 2

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Huntingdon
12.2015 - 01.2017

Corrections Deputy Superintendent 3

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Rockview
01.2014 - 12.2015

Corrections Deputy Superintendent 3

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Forest
01.2011 - 01.2014

Corrections Officer 4 (Captain)

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Houtzdale
04.2005 - 01.2011

Correctional Officer

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Houtzdale
01.1996 - 04.2005

Corrections Officer

PA Department Of Corrections- SCI Graterford
06.1993 - 01.1996

Criminology Curriculum

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School
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