Access Control Specialist - Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000

Wake County Government•Raleigh, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wake County General Services is seeking an Access Control Specialist/Locksmith to oversee the Wake County Lockshop within the Safety and Security Division. The role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs locks and hardware; produces keys; conducts key audits and supply inventories; and maintains or coordinates updates to master key systems. It also supports access control for County facilities and provides backup support to Security Operations. The specialist reviews door hardware and keying schedule submittals, participates in coordination meetings, and commissions door hardware and cylinder installations for Facility Design and Construction and General Services Administration projects. A background and credit check will be conducted. In an emergency, the employee may be expected to participate in preparedness and response operations, including temporary assignments with different duties, work hours, or work locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
Three years of job-related experience.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of locksmithing.
Experience with lock and hardware repair or installation.
Experience maintaining accurate inventories and conducting key control audits.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, contractors, and the public.
Include all prior work experience on the application and resume.

Nice To Haves

Locksmith certification.
Three years of experience with lock and hardware repair and installation.

Responsibilities

Repair or replace nonoperational locks and hardware.
Produce new or replacement keys for designated staff and update key tracking records to maintain key integrity.
Maintain the master key system and design or coordinate additions for new construction or renovations.
Oversee the Lockshop to ensure appropriate access control levels are maintained in accordance with Wake County policies and procedures.
Monitor Lockshop equipment and inventory supplies to ensure devices are operational and supply demands are met.
Document and track key systems to support audits and data-driven evaluations.
Review and respond to door hardware and keying schedule submittals.
Participate in door hardware and keying coordination meetings.
Commission door hardware and cylinder installations for Facility Design and Construction and General Services Administration projects.
Provide backup support for Security Operations.
Participate in emergency preparedness and response operations, exercises, and training as required.