Lock and Security Specialist (Locksmith)

Duties:

Functions as the institution authority on state-of-the-art security equipment such as locks, locking devices and systems, closed circuit television systems, electric gates, and blueprint and schematic analyzing.

Ensures the physical security of the facility as it relates to structural requirements, operations and total familiarization of the life safety codes for the institution environment.

Maintains the armory where weapons and ammunition are stored, handled, and prepared for transportation as needed.

Analyzes mechanical, electrical, locking systems, engineering blueprints, weapon repair and schematics.

Troubleshoots locks and locking devices, and makes necessary repairs using a variety of hand and power tools as they relate to carpentry, electricity, and masonry.

Reads, creates and analyzes manufacturers’ key codes and cuts keys for institutional use only.

Sets up and monitors internal security programs to include instructions and procedures for office closing procedures and locking and unlocking procedures for safes, doors, and vaults.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications:

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualifications requirements.

Education

GL-09:

Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

GL-10:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

OR

Experience

GL-09 and GL-10:

One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

GL-09:

• Experience in maintaining the armory where weapons and ammunition are stored. Weapons include rifles, carbines, stun guns, less lethal munitions, pistols, riot shotguns, gas guns, ammunition for the above weapons, chemical agents, riot equipment, and protective gear.
• Experience in analyzing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic locks; locking systems; engineering blueprints; weapon repair, and schematics.
• Experience in maintaining tel-key systems for daily and emergency use; ensuring all institution keys are properly issued, and that documentation is accurately maintained and coincides with daily key count.

GL-10:

• Experience that includes knowledge in training institution staff in all areas of security in order to maintain a high level of sound operational and structural security at the institution.
• Experience in reading and comprehending technical publications, drawings, engineering blueprints, and schematics of buildings.
• Experience that includes technical knowledge of prison locks and locking systems, including their application and use within a correctional setting.
• Experience in analyzing and accessing the current condition of equipment and feasibility towards repair or replacement.
• Experience in handling and maintaining a high level of technical and operational expertise in use of all emergency entry equipment, riot control equipment, chemical munitions, stun munitions and all special operations response team equipment.

OR

Combination of Education & Experience:

GL-09 Only:

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position, as described above.

Additional information:

This position IS included in the bargaining unit.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage. 

Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Please refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.