About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Corrections Locksmith - SCI Forest opportunity in marienville, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually
Location
Forest County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR FRS Mntnc
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/4/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
93470
Position Number
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO35
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Forest
Worksite Address
286 Woodland Drive
City
Marienville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16239
Contact Name
Wendy Mangan
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 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.
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