Find & Apply For Locksmith Jobs in Pewee Valley, Kentucky

Advertisement Closes 9/28/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604900 Locksmith Administrator Pay Grade 13 Salary $42,742.08 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 3000 Ash Ave Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women is currently seeking a Locksmith Administrator, which has the primary responsibility for the development, installation, and maintenance of the lock systems at the institution.

Responsibilities may include:

Develops and maintains the lock systems within the adult institutions. Participates in the development of methods and procedures for the installation and maintenance of the lock system. Repairs a variety of locks as needed such as cylinder locks, lever tumbler locks and pad locks. Combinates locks using manufacturer's recommendations. Installs and repairs door closers, panic bars, doorknobs and related locking hardware. Oils and adjust doors and related locks. Makes new keys and duplicates keys as needed. Sets up numbering system for the duplication of keys according to the locksmith's codebook. Maintains records of old and new combinations, instructional materials and catalogs. Prepares and maintains required reports, work orders and cost estimates. Audits and purchases necessary equipment and supplies including blank keys and locks. Coordinates work of locksmith functions. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Four years of experience in the installation and repair of locks. Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

NONE Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

Additional experience in the installation and repair of locks will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Becky Poe at Rebecca.

Poe@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D