Locksmith Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Locksmith Administrator in Pewee Valley, KY, to lead lock system development, installation, and maintenance for the Department of Corrections. The role requires ensuring secure and efficient operation of locks across facilities and supervising related locksmith activities.

Applicants should have four years of experience in lock installation and repair and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Four years of experience in the installation and repair of locks.

Responsibilities

• 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 such as cylinder locks, lever tumbler locks and pad locks.
• Combines 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.

Skills

Lock installation

Lock repair

Lock systems maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Locksmith Administrator

Salary: $42,742.08 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Pay Grade: 13

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location: 3000 Ash Ave
Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA

Advertisement Closes: 10/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Requisition: req81885

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The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilitiesthat house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of theCommonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women is currently seeking a Locksmith Administrator, which has theprimary responsibility for the development, installation, and maintenance of the lock systems at theinstitution.

• Develops and maintains the lock systems within the adult institutions.
• Participates in the development of methods and procedures for the installation and maintenance of thelock 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 [e-mail]

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