Lock and Security Specialist (Assistant Locksmith)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System - Department of Justice

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GL-07: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. GL-09: Master’s degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.D or J.D., if related. NOTE: Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Experience: GL-07 and GL-09: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-07: Experience in the technical aspects of security and locking systems. Experience in the use of emergency cutting tools, electric drills and several kinds of hand tools. Experience in access controls, physical protection devices, monitoring equipment, security forces, and remote alarm equipment. GL-09: Experience maintaining various types of firearms and weapons, to include conducting technical inspections, tests, and making repairs. Experience repairing and maintaining various types of locks and locking systems used in a correctional or similar secure facility. Experience in the use of emergency entry equipment, riot control equipment, chemical munitions, and other types of emergency response equipment, to include ensuring such equipment is in good operational condition. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

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