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Lock and Security Specialist (Locksmith Supervisor)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 15 days ago
On-site Pine Knot, KY $70K – $91K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Trades
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
What You'll Do
- →Provides knowledge of security equipment which directly affects each area of the institution.
- →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.
- →Works with electric and electronic analysis meters for use in analyzing door interlocks and troubleshooting electrical and electronic problems.
- →Maintains the armory where institution weapons and ammunition are stored, handled and prepared for transportation as needed.
- →Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment maintained in the armory, and makes minor repairs as necessary.
- →Maintains inventory and determines proper level of supplies and equipment required to keep the armory functional and ready in all respects.
- →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 correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Requirements
- ✓Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
- ✓To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
- ✓Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
- ✓Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
- ✓Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
- ✓See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
- ✓NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
- ✓EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
- ✓More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
- ✓See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
- ✓ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
- ✓Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
- ✓All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
Personality Fit
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