Locksmith - PCC

State-of-Missour; Mineral Point (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Set

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, (d)

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck (required)

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a locksmith to install, maintain, and repair locking systems within a secure facility. You will check operation, disassemble and repair locks, and fabricate keys using a key cutting machine. You will also keep records of locks, doors, and assigned keys, and manage inventory.

Under supervision, you’ll perform related duties as assigned and contribute to facility security and safety through diligent workmanship and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Four or more years of on-the-job training in a trade area.
• Completion of a relevant technical program.
• Certification in a relevant field may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs locking systems; checks proper operation; disassembles padlocks/safe locks/door locks; repairs or replaces worn parts; adjusts pin length; inserts pins; fabricates keys.
• Prepares and maintains files of installed locks and lists of doors keyed together; tracks personnel with facility keys; maintains equipment/supply inventory.
• Performs work under general supervision and other related tasks as assigned.

Education

Trade-related on-the-job training or certification

Job description

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs locking systems; checks for proper operation of locking devices; disassembles padlocks/safe locks/door locks; repairs or replaces worn pins/springs/other parts; adjusts pin length; inserts new or repaired pins into locks to change combination; and fabricates new or duplicate keys using key cutting machine.
• Prepares and maintains a file of installed locks and a list of doors that are keyed together or separately; prepares and maintains a list of personnel assigned keys to facility locks; and maintains equipment/supply inventory.
• Performs work under the general direction of a designated supervisor and performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older with four or more years of on-the-job training in a trade area, or completion of a relevant technical program, or certification in a relevant field.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.