Correctional Locksmith (40 Hour) #260706-2368CP-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for a Correctional Locksmith to join their team at the Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs and other parts;
• Maintain and repair gate and door hinges, openers and closers;
• Keep lock maintenance and key control records of all security equipment as well as location and authorized holder;
• Maintain stock of replacement parts, locks and keys;
• Maintain stock of backup padlocks, keyed identically to those in use;
• Inventories stock and orders and receives parts;
• Retains custody of blueprints for institution, all keys for security system and emergency devices to manually unlock cells and gates in event of electric failure;
• Maintains highest security for critical materials;
• May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies;
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• 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;
• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction, repair and maintenance of locks and mechanical, computerized and electromechanical security devices;
• Tools, materials, methods and principles of locksmithing;
• Correctional security measures;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Quickly detect mechanical problems and apply corrective action;
• Operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or diagrams;
• Perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
• Detect and diagnose related electrical problems;
• Weld and perform other peripheral equipment repairs.

Skills

• Ability to quickly detect mechanical problems and apply corrective action;
• Operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or diagrams;
• Perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
• Detect and diagnose related electrical problems;
• Weld and perform other peripheral equipment repairs.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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Schedule

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