Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Military Experience
RELATED EDUCATION
Military Experience
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Harry D. Griswold

Oxford,Pa

Summary

Professional leader in correctional management with substantial experience in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliable performance and adaptability to changing needs. Highly skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and staff supervision. Known for integrity, effective communication, and strategic planning to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer 5 (Captain)

Chester County Prison
06.2014 - 09.2025
  • Served as the 8-4 sift Captain (90 direct reports)
  • Served as the 4-12 shift Captain (75 direct reports)
  • Served as the 12-8 shift Captain (60 Direct reports)
  • Served as Administrative Captain in charge of inmate grievances that pertain to security staff and or issues.
  • Administrative Training Coordinator for Chester County Prison
  • Administrator for the Records Department, Identification Department and Central Booking. (40 direct reports)
  • Administrative Captain in charge of inmate discipline and appeals.
  • Administrative Captain (assisting in PA DOC Inspections / PREA Inspection as well as NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Health Care)
  • Direct supervision of up to 250 uniformed officers.
  • Ensure that all staff adheres to the policy and procedures as set forth by Chester County Prison, County of Chester as well as the laws of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Responsible for requesting supplies and material while staying within the allotted budget.
  • Assist in making sure prison vehicles are up to date i.e. yearly emissions, inspections, medical boxes and fire extinguishers.
  • Handle staff discipline and or counseling sessions as required.
  • Assist in maintain / update Prison policy and procedures, Inmate and staff handbooks.
  • Kronos time keeping manager.
  • ExaqVision manager – Closed circuit TV monitoring for the prison. Responsible for viewing and downloading video for evidence.
  • Certified CLEAN / NCIC operator as well as TAC (Terminal Agency Coordinator) officer for the prison. Approving authority for security clearance to gain access to the prison.
  • JNET Criminal history user / JTAC (Terminal Agency Coordinator) for the prison.
  • Work closely with the assorted judicial agencies and professional organizations throughout the County as well as the Commonwealth.
  • PREA investigator. (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
  • Education Liaison Representative for Veterans using the GI Bill / Post 911 GI Bill
  • Handled the transition of the prisons analog telephone system to a voice over IP system.
  • Responsible for ensuring staff complete mandatory annual training.
  • Assist in coordinating the placement and use of new cameras throughout the facility.
  • Assist in making sure that all computer equipment is maintained properly and updated; ensure repairs are completed as needed.
  • Help establish policy and procedure for Central booking, Keep up to date stats for central booking and disseminate them to the courts and prison administration on a regular basis.
  • For Two years I provided a supervisor for PSP Chester County Camp Cadet to give the kids a better understanding of what a career in Corrections would be like.
  • Experience in listening, uploading audio calls for evidence.

Fork Lift Operator / Supervisor (Part-Time)

A. Duie Pyle Incorporated (West Chester, P.A.)
04.1998 - 03.2015
  • Ensure safe unloading of trucks, staging freight for future deliveries.
  • Load truck while maintaining the proper load weights and making sure that the loads are following the Department of Transportation regulations as well following all hazard material loading instructions.
  • Supervised the loading and unloading of trucks to ensure that time frames are met while safely loading and unloading freight.
  • Made schedules for all part time staff to ensure proper coverage on the dock.
  • Responsible for training all staff on the use of loading and unloading equipment.

Correctional Officer 4 (Lieutenant)

Chester County Prison
10.2005 - 06.2014
  • Act as a liaison between the shift supervisors and administrators.
  • Responsible for replenishing paperwork throughout the facility.
  • Assisted payroll in submitting bi-weekly payroll reports.
  • Hearing officer for Inmate Discipline.
  • Assisted in completing shift schedules and vacation sign ups.
  • Completed annual evaluation of employees under my direct supervision.
  • Alternate TAC Officer for NCIC / CLEAN
  • JNET TAC Officer / implemented use of JNET for all records staff.
  • Direct Supervisor of the Identification and Records department.
  • Liaison between the records department and courts.
  • Training Coordinator for Chester County Prison.

Correctional Officer 3 (Sergeant)

Chester County Prison
02.2000 - 10.2005
  • Central Control Supervisor
  • Completed daily official counts
  • Supervised the Identification department.
  • Responsible for reviewing legal files.
  • Responsible for checking releasing and committing documents.
  • Responsible for updating and maintain the daily court list.
  • Supervised Inmate housing units.
  • Completed schedules in the absence of my Lieutenant.
  • Responsible for maintaining official count sheets.

Correctional Officer 2 (Corporal)

Chester County Prison
02.1998 - 02.2000
  • Supervised the Identification department (inmate Processing / Discharge)
  • Completed annual evaluations on ID staff.
  • Responsible for daily official counts.
  • Assigned a floor supervisor on numerous housing units.

Correctional Officer 1

Chester County Prison
06.1996 - 02.1998
  • Maintain security and control throughout the facility.
  • Worked as a block officer on all housing units.
  • Training officer to train new staff.
  • Worked as an identification officer (Processing new commitments).

Deputy Sheriff I (Detention), Transportation Supervisor and Assistant Shift Supervisor

Cecil County Sheriff's Office (Detention Center)
10.1987 - 06.1996
  • Responsible for maintaining security, safe and order throughout the facility.
  • Responsible for transporting inmates to court appearances.
  • Work directly with the courts to ensure transports and paperwork was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for coordinating all out of state extraditions. (Pick up and Returns)
  • Responsible for Training new officers or assign them to senior officers to assure proper training.
  • Completed shift schedules and assure there is adequate coverage for the shift. Schedule vacation days, personal days, etc.
  • Assisted in scheduling yearly training for each correctional officer for recertification.
  • Ensure that all policy and procedures are followed by staff and inmates.
  • Run computer checks (warrants/wants) through NCIC for each inmate upon incarcerations and discharge.
  • Responsible for checking the paperwork and inmates file to insure that the inmate is ready for discharge.
  • Assisted the Sheriff’s Office in completing criminal investigations that pertain to the Detention Center.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
North East, Md.
06-1984

Certificate of Technical Studies -

Radioman “A” School
San Diego, Ca.
12-1984

Skills

  • Correctional supervision
  • Behavioral restraint techniques
  • Understanding of mental health issues
  • Clear oral communication
  • Active surveillance monitoring
  • Proficient in resolving conflicts
  • Data management
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Effective time management
  • Dependable performance
  • Adaptability to change
  • Prioritization of tasks
  • Effective team collaboration

Timeline

Correctional Officer 5 (Captain)

Chester County Prison
06.2014 - 09.2025

Correctional Officer 4 (Lieutenant)

Chester County Prison
10.2005 - 06.2014

Correctional Officer 3 (Sergeant)

Chester County Prison
02.2000 - 10.2005

Fork Lift Operator / Supervisor (Part-Time)

A. Duie Pyle Incorporated (West Chester, P.A.)
04.1998 - 03.2015

Correctional Officer 2 (Corporal)

Chester County Prison
02.1998 - 02.2000

Correctional Officer 1

Chester County Prison
06.1996 - 02.1998

Deputy Sheriff I (Detention), Transportation Supervisor and Assistant Shift Supervisor

Cecil County Sheriff's Office (Detention Center)
10.1987 - 06.1996

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School

Certificate of Technical Studies -

Radioman “A” School

Military Experience

  • Branch: U.S. Naval Reserves
  • Length of Service: 09 – 1983 to 09 – 1989
  • Rank at Discharge: RM4 (E-04)
  • Discharge Type: Honorable

RELATED EDUCATION

  • Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Belair, Md.
  • Basic Firearms Course, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Belair, Md.
  • Alco Sensor Breathalyzer, Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, Md.
  • Planning and Implementing Mental Health Programs, National Correctional Institute Toledo, Oh.
  • NCIC Operators Course Maryland State Police Headquarters Pikesville, Md.
  • Correctional Supervisor Training Course, Maryland State Police Headquarters, Pikesville, Md.
  • Pennsylvania Correctional Training Academy, Elizabethtown, Pa.
  • Point Man Seminar Chester County Prison.
  • NCIC Operators Course; Pennsylvania State Police Harrisburg, Pa.
  • Terminal Agency Coordinator (Annual training)
  • Introduction to Windows 2000
  • Introduction to Excel 2000
  • Introduction to Access 2000
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Department of Education / Education Liaison Representative
  • Electronic Central Booking Training
  • Started the courses for County of Chester Leadership Certificate (2019)
  • Certified forklift operator (15 years)
  • Proficient in use of windows 10 / MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access
  • FBI-LEEDA Executive / Command / Supervisor Leadership Institute

Military Experience

  • Branch: U.S. Naval Reserves
  • Length of Service: 09 – 1983 to 09 – 1989
  • Rank at Discharge: RM4 (E-04)
  • Discharge Type: Honorable

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