Locksmith/Machinist

U.S. Judicial Branch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time position with the U.S. Judicial Branch at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. The Locksmith/Machinist will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of mechanical locking devices, requiring onsite presence and some on-call availability. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of security lock systems and demonstrate leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining and creating parts.
• Knowledge in turning, milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installing, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining locking devices.
• Perform duties to support regular operations of the Court.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial security lock programs

Ability to decipher locking devices

Leadership abilities

Job description

This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Friday, 05/30/2025, 11:59 PM EDT

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Duties

The Locksmith/Machinist is primarily responsible for installing, fabricating, repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and servicing all types of mechanical locking devices. Responsible for making keys, re-pinning cylinders or pin tumbler locks, and opening locks with or without keys including built-in and padlock combination locks. This position requires an onsite presence and some on call availability. Performs other duties as assigned to support the regular operations of the Court.

Requirements

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications
Must be knowledgeable of industrial and governmental security lock and key control programs. Extensive knowledge of hardware specifications, electro-mechanical hardware (systems and components) and system installation and purchasing is required. Must have ability to decipher commercially manufactured locking devices and understand the working interrelationships with a variety of equipment such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms and sensors, which make up security or surveillance systems. Must have knowledge in turning, milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding parts to precise specifications. Must have experience in machining and creating parts and preparing substrates for installation of hardware; and experience in equipment maintenance, and supply/inventory processes. Demonstrate leadership abilities. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 45 pounds. Experience in dealing with high-level government officials and other dignitaries is required.