Physical Security Specialist (Locksmith)

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community in Washington, DC. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users.

Applicants must have progressively responsible experience and training sufficient to furnish them with knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position with no more than normal supervision, including security standards and locksmithing practices, and the ability to exercise sound

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical security standards, policies, and locksmithing practices.
• Knowledge of multi-layered security systems.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute work.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and coordinate security programs.

Skills

Physical security knowledge

Security systems knowledge

Judgment and discretion

Planning and organizing

Collaborative liaison

Effective communication (verbal)

Job description

The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.

We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of physical security standards, policies, and locksmithing practices.** Knowledge of multi-layered security systems.** Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.** Ability to plan, organize, and execute work. Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide liaison support to coordinate security programs. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.