Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) LOCKSMITH ~ without more than normal supervision. to include fabricating replacement parts when repairing locking devices and inspecting locking devices to determine if the devices have been tampered with in the result of an investigation - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT-The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and crawling. Work may be done in awkward and cramped positions such as rekeying or servicing locks in hard to reach places. Safes weighing in excess of l000 pounds, in setting up work equipment and in completing assignments.
- WORKING CONDITIONS-The work is done indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather, in areas that may vary from "clean rooms" to areas that are noisy, dirty, and smoky. Locksmithing involves exposure to fumes, heat, flying sparks, chemical agent material hazards; the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. There is discomfort when wearing protective clothing, gloves, and flash shield or eye goggles.