Locksmith

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and replace cylinder and key locks and door closers
• Panic bars and/or related locking hardware/devices
• Lubricates and adjusts locks and locking devices (e.g., changes combinations on safes, replaces tumblers and/or padlocks)
• Installs deadbolts, makes master locks and keys
• Makes new keys using various machinery (e.g., key duplicator, key cutter, grinder) for doors, cupboards, filing cabinets, medication cabinets and carts, fire alarm boxes and other items
• Maintains and repairs parts fabrication of locks in cell blocks, doors, cabinets and/or safes
• Performs preventive maintenance on locks and doors (e.g., inspects locks for wear and malfunction, changes locking devices for security purposes, lubricates, aligns)
• Operates personal computer to prepare and maintain work related records, documentation and/or reports
• Keeps records of all door locks within facility
• Maintains identification of keys and keeps records of keys issued
• Maintains inventory of parts, material and equipment needed and issued and prepares requisitions
• Prepares periodic reports and responds to information requests
• Repairs doors, frames and/or hinges if needed for lock repair
• Makes chits (i.e., identification tags) for employees, key rings, vehicles and other devices as needed
• Maintains, programs and enters information in electronic key system (i.e., Morse Watchman)
• Serves on institutional committees
• Attends training, seminars and/or meetings as required
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in locksmithing; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in inventory control.
• Or equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

• Trades, General Maintenance, Responsiveness, Flexibility, Time Management

Rehabilitation & Correction - Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution