Locksmith - Security & Key Control Expert

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a skilled locksmith to provide professional lock services and secure key control for the Capitol Complex. The role involves installing, maintaining and upgrading locking systems, and ensuring safe, compliant building operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing key inventories, coordinating with facilities teams, and training backup staff. A valid locksmith credential or relevant experience is required, with a focus on safety and reliability in a government

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction plans, blueprints and specs to design and key systems for buildings.
• Math skills to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects.
• Knowledge of master key systems and secure key control practices.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain locks, cores and related hardware to ensure security.
• Oversee key control and inventory management for Capitol Complex with accurate records.
• Plan and implement new locking systems to meet modern security standards.
• Train backup staff to ensure operational continuity and safety compliance.

Skills

Locksmith knowledge

Blueprint reading

Estimating costs

Education

ALOA Registered Locksmith

Locksmith training cert/diploma

Tools

Electronic key control systems

Intelligent key systems

Security tier key systems

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking a skilled locksmith to provide professional lock services and secure key control for the Capitol Complex. The role involves installing, maintaining and upgrading locking systems, and ensuring safe, compliant building operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing key inventories, coordinating with facilities teams, and training backup staff. A valid locksmith credential or relevant experience is required, with a focus on safety and reliability in a government