Corrections Locksmith - SCI Forest

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

Are you looking for a hands-on role that maintains operational readiness and physical security of a correctional facility? As a Corrections Locksmith at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest, you will help keep the institution running safely and smoothly. Your work ensures that locks, keys, and door systems remain reliable and secure. This role offers steady challenges and the chance to work with a variety of tools and equipment. Become a part of a mission-driven team that relies on your attention to detail and technical skill!

This role supports institutional safety by installing, maintaining, and repairing lock systems and related equipment. As a Corrections Locksmith, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

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 Requirement:

• 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.