Physical Security Specialist (Locksmith)(Vacancy#:VAR003455)

Library of Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Library of Congress in Washington, DC seeks a technical expert for hardware, lock and keying across Capitol Hill buildings and remote facilities in Culpeper, VA and Ft. Meade, MD. The role includes maintaining master keys, planning security upgrades, and ensuring strict key control compliance.

The incumbent installs, repairs and maintains mechanical high-security locking systems and safes, monitors security vulnerabilities, and directs re-key programs for ongoing protection of LOC assets.

Qualifications

• Technical subject matter expert for hardware, lock and keying for Library of Congress buildings.
• Oversees key control programs including issuance, tracking, auditing and accountability.
• Cuts replacement keys and manages key tracking databases to maintain security compliance.
• Installs, repairs and maintains mechanical high-security locking systems and safes.
• Oversees master key systems as key manager.
• Monitors and evaluates physical security systems to identify vulnerabilities and serves as the program manager for building re-keys.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical SME for hardware locking systems and key management.
• Oversee key issuance, tracking, auditing and accountability across LOC buildings.
• Cut replacement keys and maintain key-tracking databases.

Job description

This position is located in the Protective Services Division of the Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate (SEPD), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and reports directly to the Chief, Protective Services. The incumbent serves as the technical subject matter expert for hardware, lock and keying for the Library of Congress three buildings on Capitol Hill and branches in Culpeper, VA and Ft. Meade, MD. The incumbent installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical high-security locking systems and safes. Serves as the key manager for master key systems and oversees the key control programs which includes key issuance, tracking, auditing and accountability. Cuts replacement keys and managing key tracking databases to maintain strict security compliance. Installs new and modern locks and replaces or services worn or outdated security locks and systems. Conducts short and long-range planning or maintenance and implements replacement programs for locks and security devices. Monitors and evaluates physical security systems and hardware to identify vulnerabilities and serves as the program manager for building re-keys.