Locksmith
$87,360–$87,360 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine, urgent, and emergency service requests for mechanical and electronic locks, safes, vaults, and access control devices in commercial and federal environments. Install, replace, repair, maintain, and adjust combination locks, electronic keypads, and override systems while disassembling hardware for preventive maintenance. Open, troubleshoot, and restore security containers when combinations are unknown or mechanisms malfunction, neutralizing lockouts with approved drilling techniques. Change combinations, repair locking mechanisms and bolt release systems, and provide user instruction on equipment operation. Report unauthorized modifications and maintain accountability for restricted security items. Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency requests, travel 50% to support customer sites across the United States, and obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of commercial, institutional, or government locksmith experience
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service requests involving secure facilities and locking systems
- Ability to travel as needed to support customer sites and contract operations throughout the United States and its territories
- Kaba-Mas certification to install, diagnose, maintain, and repair high-security electronic locking systems
- Successful participation in the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) Proficiency Registration Program (PRP) or documented equivalent education, training, and experience
- Certificate of completion from an ALOA-recognized or accredited locksmith school or training program
- Required certifications and licensing to perform locksmith services in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
- U.S. citizenship
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching for long periods of time
- Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays
- Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around various hazards with appropriate PPE
- Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws
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