Lock System Specialist sr

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Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex

1430 N.W. 25th St.

Topeka, KS 66618

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About the Position: Lock System Specialist Senior 027803

This position will be located at our Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Compensation: $15.75/ Hr. to $18.26/ Hr. ($32,760.00 to $37,980.80)

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: Performs skilled and supervisory work planning, implementing, and maintaining a secure lock system for a large facility with responsibility for security of students, patients, inmates, drugs or toxic materials, computer and telecommunication systems, research materials, and safekeeping of valuable materials or objects. The work entails knowledge of varied and unique lock systems and the ability to perform skilled work in complex locking systems and to train others in repair and maintenance of such systems.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Sets or resets lock cylinders to provide a key system to ensure security of buildings or rooms; selects and specifies the lock systems to be used in new buildings; install new locks or replaces an entire lock system.

Installs new locks; repairs, replaces, and maintains existing locks in order to ensure security of rooms, buildings, and equipment. Establishes key patterns and installs key systems to be used for new buildings; replaces entire lock systems in existing buildings; disassembles locks, removes worn-out parts, repairs, or replaces springs, or pins; reassembles and installs in order to provide a key system to ensure security of buildings and rooms.

Maintains master lock and key records, order supplies for key and lock repair work.

Maintains the operating system of the various security and cellhouse locking systems within the institution; removes worn or pitted parts from locks; reworks or fabricates parts and replaces worn or broken parts of the locking system.

Supervises and assigns work to employees in electronic work and trains employees in electronic locking systems.

Supervises and performs special project assignments such as a comprehensive rekeying program which may include Great Grand Master, Department Master, Floor Master, and individual keying.

Maintains a current inventory of locking device parts critical to daily operation (key blanks, casting, cables, etc.) to ensure prompt repair or replacement.

Maintains inventory of necessary materials; keeps inventory records and preventive maintenance records; purchases equipment and materials needed to shop operations.

Works from blueprints to identify proper room numbers to cross reference with proper keying; figures estimates on labor and materials. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years of experience in locksmithing and/ or electronic locking systems. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must pass a criminal history records check, DCF Child Abuse and Neglect check, PREA check, TB skin test, UA Drug Test.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Armahne Thomas

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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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