Correctional Locksmith: Lock Systems Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Clinton Township (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—Corrections Locksmith position at SCI Forest—offers a full-time opportunity to maintain lock systems, keys, and door hardware within a correctional facility. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep equipment reliable, secure, and ready for operation.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic locks, performing preventative inspections, creating and logging keys, maintaining detailed records, managing tools, and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in locksmith trade or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Background investigation and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Lock Maintenance: Install and repair mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic lock systems.
• Preventative Checks: Perform routine inspections to ensure operability of equipment.
• Key Production: Produce keys, log lost or damaged keys, and adjust master key sets.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs of work performed on locks and equipment.
• Tool Management: Determine needed tools and materials and submit purchase requests.
• Inmate Oversight: Oversee inmates performing non-security tasks and maintain related records.

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—Corrections Locksmith position at SCI Forest—offers a full-time opportunity to maintain lock systems, keys, and door hardware within a correctional facility. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance to keep equipment reliable, secure, and ready for operation.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic locks, performing preventative inspections, creating and logging keys, maintaining detailed records, managing tools, and