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Corrections Locksmith - SCI Dallas

Job in Lower Merion, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Listing for: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 49010 USD Yearly USD 49010.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Corrections Locksmith position with the Department of Corrections offers a chance to support a secure and well-run facility. This role lets you solve mechanical problems and keep essential systems working smoothly every day. It is a great match for someone who enjoys careful work and takes pride in precision. Join a team that values your skills and dedication.

This position maintains the lock systems and related equipment that support a safe correctional environment.

As a Corrections Locksmith, you will perform the following duties:

  • Lock System Work: Install, maintain, and repair new and existing locks and related mechanisms while performing routine checks
  • Key Management: Produce original and duplicate keys from blanks, track broken, damaged or missing keys, and adjust master and issued key sets
  • Inventory Control: Determine tools and materials to complete work assignments, submit purchase requests, and maintain needed supplies
  • Inmate Oversight: Direct inmates in non-security tasks and keep accurate training, attendance, and wage records
  • Security Measures: Search inmates and work areas for contraband during assigned activities

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, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 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 within 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%20

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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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