Corrections Locksmith - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Locksmith for the State Correctional Institution Cambridge Springs to install, repair, and maintain locking systems. You will manage keys, track inventory, supervise inmate work crews, and document repairs and inspections in a secure prison environment.

The role focuses on safety compliance and operates Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, with full‑time hours and a starting salary of $49,010.00 annually for new state employees.

Qualifications

• Two years of locksmith experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Must pass background investigation and CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lock maintenance: install, repair, and maintain standard and specialized locking systems.
• Key management: create keys, log damaged or lost keys, and maintain master key sets.

Skills

Locksmithing

Lock hardware knowledge

Security systems awareness

Education

Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Tools

Locksmith tools

Job description

Are you ready to use your mechanical skills as a Corrections Locksmith with the Department of Corrections? This role lets you apply hands‑on expertise to keep doors, locks, and security systems functioning safely. Your work helps maintain secure spaces for staff, inmates, and visitors at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs. This position offers a chance to take pride in work that supports safety and daily operations.

This position focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing locking devices and related mechanisms to support the safety of SCI Cambridge Springs. You will work with mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic systems that ensure secure operations throughout the facility. As a Corrections Locksmith, you will perform the following duties:

• Lock Maintenance: Install, repair, and maintain standard and specialized locking systems
• Key Management: Create keys, log damaged or lost keys, and maintain master key sets
• Inventory Oversight: Track tools, materials, and supplies needed for work assignments
• Inmate Supervision: Oversee inmates performing non-security tasks such as moving materials or repairing door components
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed logs and documentation of repairs, inspections, and adjustments
• Safety Compliance: Search inmates and work areas for contraband and support safe operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the locksmith trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.