DOC Joliet Treatment Center Corrections Locksmith

State of Illinois•Rockdale, IL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Corrections Locksmith to work at Joliet Treatment Center. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, task oriented, has excellent organizational skills and shows great attention to detail. This position performs skilled locksmith work in maintenance and repair of locks, mechanically, electrically, and hydraulically operated in the facility. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a skilled locksmith.
Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years experience using tools, materials, methods, locking systems and devices, and standard practices of the trade.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience using simple arithmetical computations and bulk estimates of materials needed.
Prefers at least four (4) years experience operating a locksmith shop including maintaining accurate inventory of tools and maintaining equipment in good working order.
Prefers at least three (3) years experience maintaining and repairing mechanically, electrically, and hydraulically operated locks.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience making up keys and key rings.
Prefers at least two (2) years experience reading, interpreting, and working from plans, simple drawings and/or sketches.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience following oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Functions as skilled locksmith at the facility.
Operates locksmith's shop.
Inspects tools to ensure equipment are in operating condition.
Assures safety and security of facility in performance of assigned duties and/or knowledge of information affecting operation and/or security of facility reporting such information as required.
Maintain accurate inventory of all tools under his/her supervision as outlined in established procedures
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources