Corrections Locksmith - SCI Dallas

State of Pennsylvania • Dallas, PA

381d • $46,986 • Remote

About The Position

Bring your locksmith expertise to the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Locksmith! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas is seeking an experienced individual to join our team and help keep SCI Dallas running smoothly. If you are excited to use your experience in a new way, this is a great opportunity for you! As a Corrections Locksmith, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanically, electronically, and pneumatically controlled equipment used to open, close, and lock doors and gates. Your duties will include installing, maintaining, and repairing new, existing, or inoperable locks and associated mechanisms. To ensure equipment is operating properly, you will perform routine and preventative maintenance checks. You can expect to produce original and duplicate keys from blanks, log broken and damaged keys, and make necessary adjustments to master and issued key sets. Additionally, you will oversee inmates in the performance of non-security related tasks including moving materials, hanging doors, and repairing door closures.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in the locksmith trade; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanically, electronically, and pneumatically controlled equipment used to open, close, and lock doors and gates.
• Install, maintain, and repair new, existing, or inoperable locks and associated mechanisms.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance checks on equipment.
• Produce original and duplicate keys from blanks.
• Log broken and damaged keys and make necessary adjustments to master and issued key sets.
• Oversee inmates in the performance of non-security related tasks.

Benefits

• Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Competitive wages and multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Generous paid leave benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional development.
• Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed