Locksmith Administrator Job at State of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department..., Lexington, KY

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  • State of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department...
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

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1/19/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

26-00207

Locksmith Administrator

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$41,903.76 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3111 Spurr Road

Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates the correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of the DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes. The DOC provides opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Blackburn Correctional Complex is currently seeking a Locksmith Administrator, which has the primary responsibility for the development, installation, and maintenance of the lock systems at the institution.

Responsibilities May Include

  • Develops and maintains the lock systems within the adult institutions.
  • Participates in the development of methods and procedures for the installation and maintenance of the lock system.
  • Repairs a variety of locks as needed such as cylinder locks, lever tumbler locks, and pad locks.
  • Combinates locks using manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Installs and repairs door closers, panic bars, doorknobs, and related locking hardware.
  • Oils and adjust doors and related locks.
  • Makes new keys and duplicates keys as needed.
  • Sets up numbering system for the duplication of keys according to the locksmith's codebook.
  • Maintains records of old and new combinations, instructional materials, and catalogs.
  • Prepares and maintains required reports, work orders, and cost estimates.
  • Audits and purchases necessary equipment and supplies, including blank keys and locks.
  • Coordinates work of locksmith functions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in the installation and repair of locks.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the installation and repair of locks will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shayla Durham at Shayla.Durham@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time,

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