Correctional Locksmith

Overview

Title: Correctional Locksmith
Location: Robinson Correctional Institution, Enfield, CT

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week on the first shift (Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• 14‑week Hazardous Duty Training required at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development

• Perform maintenance, diagnostic assessment, repair and installation of locking, mechanical and computer security equipment, including locks, pneumatic locks, electronic keypads, fingerprint locks, gate motors, cell mechanisms, handcuffs, padlocks, electric and/or manual and combination gates
• Repair, lubricate and open locks
• Cut new and duplicate keys
• Change lock combinations
• Repair or replace worn tumblers, springs and other parts
• Maintain and repair gate and door hinges, openers and closers
• Keep lock maintenance and key‑control records for all security equipment, including location and authorized holder
• Maintain stock of replacement parts, locks and keys, including backup padlocks keyed identically to those in use
• Inventory stock, order and receive parts
• Retain custody of blueprints for the institution, all keys for the security system, and emergency devices for manual unlocking of cells and gates in case of electric failure
• Maintain highest security for critical materials
• Perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs
• Physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and assist custodial forces in emergencies
• Operate a motor vehicle if required
• Perform related duties as required by the agency

• Experience as a locksmith

• Two (2) years as a Correction Officer assigned to a full‑time training program in the locksmith area may be substituted for the general experience requirement
• Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the general experience requirement

• Experience working with commercial and industrial locks
• Knowledge of low‑voltage locks and controls
• Knowledge of master key systems

• Must have reached the 18th birthday
• May be required to complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of the class
• May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license
• May be required to travel

• General good health, free from any disease or injury that would impair health or usefulness, and possessing sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class
• Comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled‑substance screening, will be required upon a conditional offer of employment

Incumbents may be exposed to the danger of injury or assault by inmates and the discomfort of working with tools of the trade

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.