Performs maintenance, diagnostic assessment, repair and installation of locking, mechanical and computer security equipment including locks, pneumatic locks, electronic keypads, fingerprint locks, gate motors, cell mechanisms, handcuffs, padlocks, electric and/or manual and combination gates; Repairs, lubricates and opens locks; Cuts new and duplicate keys; Changes lock combinations; Repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs and other parts; Maintains and repairs gate and door hinges, openers and closers; Keeps lock maintenance and key control records of all security equipment as well as location and authorized holder; Maintains stock of replacement parts, locks and keys; Maintains stock of back up padlocks, keyed identically to those in use; Inventories stock and orders and receives parts; Retains custody of blueprints for institution, all keys for security system and emergency devices to manually unlock cells and gates in event of electric failure; Maintains highest security for critical materials; May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs; May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies; May be required to operate a motor vehicle; Performs related duties as required. As a Correctional Locksmith, youll have the opportunity to: Perform maintenance, diagnostic assessment, repair and installation of locking, mechanical and computer security equipment including locks, pneumatic locks, electronic keypads, fingerprint locks, gate motors, cell mechanisms, handcuffs, padlocks, electric and/or manual and combination gates; Repair, lubricate and open locks; Cut new and duplicate keys; Change lock combinations; Repair or replace worn tumblers, springs and other parts; Maintain and repair gate and door hinges, openers and closers; Keep lock maintenance and key control records of all security equipment as well as location -and authorized holder; and.