Locksmith

Do you love to use your acquired locksmith skills to improve physical security?

Are you searching for meaningful work in enhancing physical security at an innovative, world renowned employer?

Are you passionate about learning new locksmith methods to advance security?

Do you like contributing to a team of dedicated professionals with a common goal?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a locksmith to help us maintain and improve our comprehensive inventory of locks and classified containers. The focus of this position is to ensure that our wide-ranging locksmith services are meeting the needs of our security program. You will be joining a hardworking team of security experts who support the mission of APL's analysts, engineers and scientists. We are passionate about providing a superior product and our team is committed to excellence.

We strive to foster an environment of initiative and security vigilance.

As a Locksmith, your primary responsibility will be to install, repair, re-build, and re-key locking hardware (mechanical and electronic).

• Install, repair, re-build, and re-key locking hardware (mechanical and electronic).
• Maintain functionality of all new and existing locking devices across the Laboratory including those used for classified areas.
• Work with all levels of staff in responding to customer needs, and also interface with Security personnel, designers, shop staff, and outside contractors in the course of their activities.
• Work independently, selecting the parts, supplies, tools, and techniques appropriate for the job.
• Utilize SIMS software to track APL keys, classified containers and locks throughout the Lab.
• Maintain an electronic work order log for all lock-related issues.
• Occasionally drive APL vehicles in performance of the duties described above.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Have successfully completed a Professional Locksmithing I course plus possess 2 years of locksmithing work experience, or its equivalent experience and the ability to be certified in the technical operation of various brands of high-end electromagnetic locking equipment.
• Have thorough knowledge of the hand and power tools used in this trade, to include pliers, key cutters, lock pics, grinders, saws, buffers, gauges and electronic drills.
• Have the ability to install, repair, and re-key locksets and locking-type hardware.
• Have knowledge and experience working with Mos/Hamilton X07, X08, X09, and X10, Unicam 2000, Simplex, S&G Spin dial, six and seven-pin cylinders, I/C cores with control, master, and user keys.
• Are accomplished at installing and repairing electronic locksets.
• Are skilled in using personal computers as well as word processing, spreadsheet and maintenance management database software packages.
• Can effectively communicate, orally and in writing, in the English language with representatives throughout the APL organization as well as external business contacts.
• Are willing and able to be on call and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Possess a valid state of residence driver's license in good standing.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret or Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you:

• Have successfully completed a Professional Locksmithing II course of instruction or its equivalent experience.
• Have a certification to install and repair LKM locks.
• Have experience with opening and repairing GSA containers.
• Have knowledge of SIMS software database.

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.