LOCKSMITH

Salary : $90,424.44 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: J6704K
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from everyone.
FILING PERIOD:

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMBER:

J6704K
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Essential Job Functions
Inspects, maintains, installs, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds locks and detention hardware found in or on custody facilities, structures, equipment, doors, lockers, and furniture to ensure proper functioning.

Opens locks that cannot be opened by ordinary means and opens safes by manipulation and drilling.

Duplicates existing keys and makes new keys utilizing hand- and electrically-operated key cutting machines.

Changes key and cylinder combinations in accordance with changes in the master key system.

Establishes, expands, and modifies master key coding systems.

Issues keys and locks and keeps related distribution records.

Operates machine tools such as drill presses, grinders, and buffers in the fabrication and modification of lock and panic hardware parts.

Changes safe combinations and repairs and rebuilds safe locking mechanisms.

Inspects, maintains, adjusts, and repairs panic hardware and related door closing and locking devices to ensure proper functioning in emergencies.

Interacts in person, telephonically, and via electronic messaging with coworkers in sharing work information, ordering parts and supplies, advising of work progress, and coordinating assistance needed for the completion of work orders.

Drives a motor vehicle to satellite locations to address security concerns and perform periodic inspection and maintenance on locking devices.
For more information, please view the classification specification:

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I: Four years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and combination locking devices and the maintenance of master key systems, one year of which MUST have been working within a journey-level capacity*.

OPTION II: Completion of a recognized** locksmith apprentice training program of at least three years duration.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a valid California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-State applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

LICENSE INFORMATION
***Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.


PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee , and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

**To qualify under Option II, applicants MUSTinclude a photocopy of their certificate of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing . Please submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Apprenticeship training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor-Vision of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Post secondary, and Vocational Education.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be implemented as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information
EXA MINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of three (3) parts:

Part I
A written multiple-choice test worth 25% assessing: Knowledge of General Locksmith Work.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY APPLICANTS PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART II.

Part II
A hands-on practical performance test worth 50%.

APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN A MINIMUM SCORE OF 70% ON PART II TO ADVANCE TO PART III.

Part III
A structured interview worth 25% assessing:

• Knowledge of Master Key Coding Systems
• Knowledge of Locksmith Tools and Equipment
• Analytical Skills
• Prioritization Skills
• Security Awareness Skills

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible register.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to as soon as possible , so if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.
Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to View phone number on click.appcast.io or email documents to at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:
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01


The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I understand the above information.

02


Which of the following best describes your experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and combination locking devices and the maintenance of master key systems?

• Not Applicable
• Less than one year
• One (1) year, but less than two
• Two (2) years, but less than three
• Three (3) years, but less than four
• Four (4) years or more

03


Describe your experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and combination locking devices and the maintenance of master key systems.
If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
NOTE: For each experience, please indicate the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/Title Held

3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (Indicate your experience on your application)
04


Which of the following best describes your experience at the journey level* in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and combination locking devices and the maintenance of master key systems? (Please ensure application/resumes contain detailed information specifically addressing journey-level experience.)*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision

• Not Applicable
• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year or more

05


Describe your experience at the journey level in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and combination locking devices and the maintenance of master key systems.
If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."
NOTE: For each experience, please indicate the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/Title Held

3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Describe experience in detail
You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (Indicate your experience on your application)
06



Do you have a valid California Class C driver License?

• Yes, I have a valid California Class C driver license.
• No, I am an out-of-state applicant and possess a driver license from the state in which I reside.
• Not Applicable

07


If you answered "Yes, I have a valid California Class C driver license", or "No, I am an out-of-state applicant and possess a driver license from the state in which I reside" to Question #6, please provide your driver license number. (Insert NA if not applicable.)
08


Have you completed a recognized** locksmith apprentice training program of least a duration of three years? **Recognized is defined as an approved agency such as the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA).

• Yes
• No

09


You MUST include a legible copy of your certificate from a recognized locksmith apprentice training program. Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to View email address on click.appcast.io or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to View phone number on click.appcast.io at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

10


Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process? In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible register.

• Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions
• No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process.

11


Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.

• Yes, I understand the above information.

12


How did you learn about this position?

• Personal referral from someone other than a County Employee
• County Employee
• Los Angeles County Government Job website
• Social Media (Instragram)
• Social Media (Facebook)
• LinkedIn
• County Job Hotline
• Job Fair

13


WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

14


The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

• Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

15


The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?

• Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.

16


Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable?

• Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable.

17


Are you currently on criminal probation?

• No
• Yes

18


Are you currently on criminal parole?

• No
• Yes

19


Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date?

• No
• Yes; within 1 year
• Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
• Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
• Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
• Yes; more than 4 years ago

20


Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?

• No
• Yes; within the last 12 months
• Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
• Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
• Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
• Yes; more than 4 years ago

21


Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

22


Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 29 times
• Yes; 30 or more times

23


Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

24


Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

25


Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

26


Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 29 times
• Yes; 30 or more times

27


Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

28


By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.

• Yes

Required Question