Locksmith (Corrections)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision to perform specific duties in maintaining all locking devices of the Shelby County Division of Corrections. This role involves ensuring the operational status of all locking doors and devices within secured areas, conducting preventive maintenance inspections, determining causes of damage to locking devices, and managing inventory of necessary repair parts. The position also includes performing or supervising repairs, cutting keys, and maintaining records and blueprints related to the jail facility's locking systems.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a locksmith
• High school diploma or possess a GED
• Completion of a trade school in locksmith or specific training courses in locks
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of security of a prison facility
• Knowledge of tools and implements need in repair of locks
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials required for the maintenance of locking equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to personnel in prison, management, and others
• Ability to read blueprints and related technical documents
• Ability to analyze malfunctions of equipment and skills in performing necessary repairs
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one by date of employment
• Must be able to work in a jail secured environment
• Must pass a drug test
• Must participate in annual in-service and other training programs as required

Responsibilities

• Maintains and keeps in operation all locking doors and locking devices in the secured areas of the SCDC.
• Makes inspections of all locking devices to determine needed preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis.
• Makes determinations to cause locking device damage.
• Keeps inventory of all necessary parts for repairs of locking equipment.
• Makes or supervises all necessary repairs to locking devices. Disassembles, repairs, or replaces worn tumbler springs and/or other parts.
• Trains and instructs appropriate personnel in proper operation of locking devices.
• Cuts new or duplicate keys.
• Keeps records and blueprints of jail facility and schedules of lock checks and other related records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED