THE POSITION

Start an exciting career with the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Locksmith! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville is seeking an individual skilled with electronically controlled equipment and internal security to join our team.

The work you accomplish in this position will ensure the safety and security of employees, inmates, and visitors. If you have locksmith experience and are looking for a new way to apply your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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 at SCI Frackville.

Your duties will include installing, maintaining, and repairing new, existing, or inoperable locks and associated mechanisms.

You will perform routine and preventative maintenance checks to ensure equipment is operating properly. 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, such as moving materials, hanging doors, and repairing door closures.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note : Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary.
• 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 Requirement

• You must successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement

You must pass a background investigation.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work / Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.

S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

Eligibility rules apply.

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the locksmith trade?

• 2 years or more
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.

The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

Have you completed any post-high school training in the locksmith trade?

If you are claiming credits / training, you must upload a copy of your vocational / trade school / college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.

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Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http : / / www.employment.pa.gov

Last updated : 2024-06-08