Locksmith (Corrections) Shelby County Government - 3.6 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Locksmithing Full Job Description Position Summary Works under general supervision to perform specific duties in maintaining all locking devices of the Shelby County Division of Corrections.

Pay Grade:

51 Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of experience as a locksmith; AND High school diploma or possess a GED. Completion of a trade school in locksmith or specific training courses in locks.

PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/ OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and 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. KSAs 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. Special Requirements 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. Disclaimer This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required by the employee assigned to the position. This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate Shelby County Resident Disclaimer All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.