Correctional Locksmith (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction is hiring a Correctional Locksmith at Hartford Correctional Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on first shift. The role independently performs a full range of general repair, maintenance, diagnostic assessment, and installation tasks for locking, computerized, mechanical, and electromechanical security systems and equipment in a correctional facility or district. The locksmith works with locks and related equipment including pneumatic locks, electronic keypads, fingerprint locks, gate motors, cell mechanisms, handcuffs, padlocks, and electric, manual, and combination gates. The role also involves maintaining key-control and equipment records, managing replacement stock, retaining custody of institutional security blueprints and keys, and safeguarding critical materials. Depending on experience, skills, and agency needs, the position may include supplemental trade duties, operating a motor vehicle, or assisting custodial forces during emergencies. Selected candidates must attend 14 weeks of Hazardous Duty Training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development in Cheshire, Connecticut. Applicants must have locksmith experience or qualify through an allowed substitution. Candidates may be subject to a background investigation and, upon a conditional offer, a comprehensive medical examination including controlled-substance screening. The role may involve exposure to injury or assault by inmates and hazards or discomfort associated with working with trade tools.

Requirements

Experience as a locksmith; the amount of credited service is determined at facility management's discretion based on technical experience.
Alternatively, two years as a Correction Officer assigned to a full-time locksmith-area training program may substitute for the general experience.
Alternatively, technical duties in the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier, or large compound may substitute for the general experience.
Must have reached age 18.
Must possess the knowledge of lock construction, repair, and maintenance; mechanical, computerized, and electromechanical security devices; locksmithing tools, materials, methods, and principles; and correctional security measures.
Must have interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Must be able 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 or diagrams; perform under stress; diagnose electrical problems; and weld and perform peripheral equipment repairs.
Must meet the physical requirements of the class, including sufficient strength, stamina, agility, endurance, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties.
Must complete 14 weeks of Hazardous Duty Training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development in Cheshire, Connecticut, if selected.
May be required to complete a formal correctional-work training course, possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, and travel.
May be subject to a thorough background investigation and, upon conditional offer, a comprehensive medical examination including controlled-substance screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with commercial and industrial locks.
Experience with low-voltage locks and controls.
Experience with master key systems.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, diagnostic assessment, repair, and installation of locking, mechanical, computerized, and electromechanical security equipment.
Repair, lubricate, and open locks; cut new and duplicate keys; change lock combinations; and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts.
Maintain and repair gate and door hinges, openers, and closers.
Keep maintenance and key-control records for security equipment, including equipment locations and authorized holders.
Maintain stocks of replacement parts, locks, keys, and backup padlocks keyed identically to those in use; inventory stock and order and receive parts.
Retain custody of institutional blueprints, security-system keys, and emergency devices used to manually unlock cells and gates during electric failure.
Maintain the highest security for critical materials.
May perform supplemental duties in other trade disciplines based on experience, skills, and agency needs.
May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances, or otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies.
May operate a motor vehicle and perform related duties as required.