KYLE CHESNEY
McVeytown
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Very eager to step up to the plate when needed or called upon. Hardworking with interpersonal communication experience, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to being a team player.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
Lewistown
05.2025 - Current
- Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
- Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary.
- Interpreted laws, rules and regulations governing the operations of a correctional facility.
- Advised inmates on available resources for rehabilitation purposes.
- Assisted inmates facing challenges with previous, ongoing, or upcoming occurrences.
- Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
- Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
- Prepared written reports summarizing investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established guidelines.
- Served as liaison between management staff and other agencies involved in offender programming initiatives.
- Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Communicated essential information to Administration to maintain optimal operations of Correctional Facility
- Attended meetings with community partners to discuss collaborative approaches to criminal justice reform efforts.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal statutes regarding treatment of inmates.
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
Correctional Sergeant
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
Lewistown
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss operational needs and objectives.
- Coordinated investigations into criminal activities committed by inmates or staff members.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of prison policy or procedure.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Collaborated with medical personnel in determining appropriate treatment plans for mentally ill inmates.
- Streamlined interactions between inmates, family members, attorneys, and various external entities such as District Magistrates, Common Pleas Courts, and law enforcement agencies.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Safely transported inmates to and from scheduled appointments and medical trips.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Assumed Lieutenant responsibilities during absence of Lieutenant, managing all functions associated with full-time role.
Correctional Officer
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
Lewistown
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, and other activities.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Responded to emergency situations or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Dairy Farm Laborer
Jason Goss
Lewistown
02.2010 - 11.2015
- Completed field work with tractors equipped with miscellaneous attachments.
- Monitored the health of livestock, treated sick or injured animals.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles, including cleaning, general maintenance, and making minor repairs when needed.
- Assisted in milking cows by operating, cleaning. and maintaining milking equipment.
- Harvested crop materials such as grasses for animal feed.
- Fed cattle using a miscellaneous machinery.
- Cleaned barns, pens, stalls, fences, water troughs and other areas on and off of the dairy farm.
- Interacted with vets, farm advisers and other contractors.
Maintenance Assistant
Foxpro Game Calls
Lewistown
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided support for staff when troubleshooting issues related to production equipment malfunctions.
- Operated forklifts and hoists to move heavy objects while adhering to safety regulations.
- Carried out installation of facilities' security system including surveillance cameras and electronic locking entrances and doors.
- Executed general groundskeeping duties such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges or removing snow.
- Repaired minor damages to walls, floors and ceilings caused by wear-and-tear or staff accidents.
Tobacco Compliance Officer
PA Department of Health
Lewistown
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Inspected commercial tobacco product retailers to ensure compliance with tobacco control laws across the state of Pennsylvania
- Accurately documented compliance efforts with tobacco product retailers when a compliance check was conducted.
- Conducted accurate reports following compliance checks regarding issues with compliance efforts to be forwarded to the PA Department of Health.
- Interacted and conversed with retail employers and employees whenever compliance standards were not being adhered to properly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mifflin County High School
Lewistown, PA06-2012
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Policy, Rules, and Law enforcement
- Incident Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Response
- Peer Counseling
- Punctual
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Gang Intelligence
- Fast Learner
Certification
I have voluntarily attended and completed training in the following:
- Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) since January 2022
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigator in February 2022
- Mental Health/First Aid Training in June 2022
- Firearms (Pistol and Shotgun) Instructor Course in October 2022
- Completed Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) Instructor Course in February 2023
- Completed IED Explosive Training in May 2023
- Completed and Certified in Intoxication Meter (Operator & Maintenance) in July 2023
- Completed Defensive Driving Course in April 2024
- Clean Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) Officer in May 2024
- Completed Current Drug Trend Training in September 2024
- Completed Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T.) September 2024 & March 2025
Accomplishments
- Was involved in an incident that successfully stopped an inmate escape attempt in June 2019.
- Received an Accomodation Report from Facility Administration in August of 2022 after recognizing a prisoner actively overdosing on Fentanyl. I was the Acting Lieutenant on duty at the time and directed staff in tasks that saved the life of said inmate. I also conducted CPR and administered Narcan.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
05.2025 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
08.2022 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
07.2015 - 08.2022
Maintenance Assistant
Foxpro Game Calls
07.2013 - 07.2015
Dairy Farm Laborer
Jason Goss
02.2010 - 11.2015
Tobacco Compliance Officer
PA Department of Health
03.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Mifflin County High School
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