Armory/Keycontrol

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

13d•$19

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain records for all permanent issued keys to all personnel. Maintain records on all keys checked in and out of central control daily. Routine maintenance on key rings and keys. Responsible for adding new keys and maintaining records for those changes. Responsible for removing keys that are no longer utilized or for locks that have been removed and maintaining records for those changes. Maintaining records on keys kept in inventory in the armory. Ensures the safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition. Maintains an arsenal equipment issue log. Ensures staff are authorized and certified to use chemical agents and/or firearms before issuing them out. Properly prepare and maintain records, forms and reports, as appropriate. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management. Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: Must have working knowledge of firearms, firearm safety, and key control procedures Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license where applicable . Locksmith certification preferred. Two years of related experience preferred. Successful completion of training courses and on-the-job training as required by facility training standards. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer. Long periods of continuous standing and walking Frequent periods of sitting Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues Frequent transferrers and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders Remaining awake and alert while on duty Occasional lifting and carrying Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge of firearms, firearm safety, and key control procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license where applicable
Successful completion of training courses and on-the-job training as required by facility training standards.
Long periods of continuous standing and walking
Frequent periods of sitting
Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights
Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting
Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders
Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues
Frequent transferrers and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation
Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders
Remaining awake and alert while on duty
Occasional lifting and carrying
Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Locksmith certification preferred.
Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain records for all permanent issued keys to all personnel.
Maintain records on all keys checked in and out of central control daily.
Routine maintenance on key rings and keys.
Responsible for adding new keys and maintaining records for those changes.
Responsible for removing keys that are no longer utilized or for locks that have been removed and maintaining records for those changes.
Maintaining records on keys kept in inventory in the armory.
Ensures the safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.
Maintains an arsenal equipment issue log.
Ensures staff are authorized and certified to use chemical agents and/or firearms before issuing them out.
Properly prepare and maintain records, forms and reports, as appropriate.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.