Job description template

Locksmith Job Description Template

A copy-ready locksmith job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows locksmiths earn a median of $51,320 ($24.68/hour); the middle 50% earn $43,160–$64,560.

Job title

Locksmith

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable locksmith to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will install locks, rekey locks and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Install locks
  • Rekey locks
  • Cut keys
  • Open lockouts
  • Program car keys
  • Service safes
  • Install access control
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of lock installation and rekeying
  • Integrity and problem-solving
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • ALOA certifications
  • State locksmith license
  • Safe technician certification
  • Experience with key machines

Skills

  • Key cutting
  • Lockout opening
  • Automotive keys
  • Access control
  • Customer service
  • Patience

Work environment and schedule

Locksmiths work in shops, vans and at customer sites. Full time, with emergency calls.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a locksmith job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Locksmith” is the clearest; alternates include Safe Technician, Security Locksmith, Access Control Technician.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a locksmith so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Locksmith training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Locksmith hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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