Corrections Locksmith: Secure Locks, Keys & Access

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

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.