LOCKSMITH

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

64d

About The Position

Inspects, maintains, installs, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds locks and detention hardware found in or on custody facilities, structures, equipment, doors, lockers, and furniture to ensure proper functioning. Opens locks that cannot be opened by ordinary means and opens safes by manipulation and drilling. Duplicates existing keys and makes new keys utilizing hand- and electrically-operated key cutting machines. Changes key and cylinder combinations in accordance with changes in the master key system. Establishes, expands, and modifies master key coding systems. Issues keys and locks and keeps related distribution records. Operates machine tools such as drill presses, grinders, and buffers in the fabrication and modification of lock and panic hardware parts. Changes safe combinations and repairs and rebuilds safe locking mechanisms. Inspects, maintains, adjusts, and repairs panic hardware and related door closing and locking devices to ensure proper functioning in emergencies. Interacts in person, telephonically, and via electronic messaging with coworkers in sharing work information, ordering parts and supplies, advising of work progress, and coordinating assistance needed for the completion of work orders. Drives a motor vehicle to satellite locations to address security concerns and perform periodic inspection and maintenance on locking devices.

Requirements

OPTION I: Four years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and combination locking devices and the maintenance of master key systems, one year of which MUST have been working within a journey-level capacity.
OPTION II: Completion of a recognized locksmith apprentice training program of at least three years duration.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-State applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
You will be required to acquire a copy of your driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.
Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, installs, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds locks and detention hardware
Opens locks that cannot be opened by ordinary means and opens safes by manipulation and drilling
Duplicates existing keys and makes new keys utilizing hand- and electrically-operated key cutting machines
Changes key and cylinder combinations in accordance with changes in the master key system
Establishes, expands, and modifies master key coding systems
Issues keys and locks and keeps related distribution records
Operates machine tools such as drill presses, grinders, and buffers in the fabrication and modification of lock and panic hardware parts
Changes safe combinations and repairs and rebuilds safe locking mechanisms
Inspects, maintains, adjusts, and repairs panic hardware and related door closing and locking devices
Interacts in person, telephonically, and via electronic messaging with coworkers
Drives a motor vehicle to satellite locations