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Locksmith II

$56.91k - $94.84k

Fairfax County, VA

Fairfax, VA
Salary : $56,905.26 - $94,841.34 Annually
Location : ADULT DETENTION CENTER, 10520 JUDICIAL DR, FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-00941
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 06/27/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S20
Posting Type: Open to General Public


Job Announcement


This position works within Emergency Response and Access Control Support and ensures secure and dependable access across the courthouse, adult detention center, and all associated sheriff's office facilities by quickly addressing mechanical and electronic lock failures, installing and maintaining detention-grade locking hardware and electronic access control systems, and designing and managing master keying and credentialing programs. This role maintains access records and audits, supports physical security planning, coordinates maintenance and project activities with internal departments and external vendors, participates in after-hours on-call emergency response rotations, and provides training to designated staff on the proper operation of locks and access control systems.

Note : The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to emergency lock and security system failures outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.

Illustrative Duties


(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

  • Recommends appropriate physical security devices (i.e. safes, lockers, electrical and mechanical access controls, locks, etc.) as well as physical security keying plans;
  • Troubleshoots and repairs or oversees repairs to locks and locking systems;
  • Installs or oversees the installation of electronic access systems (i.e. electrical locksets, electrical release/strike, magnetic locks and computer based systems);
  • Coordinates new construction or major renovations with project engineers and provides keying information to contractors as specified by project engineers;
  • Installs and rekeys specialized restricted lock cylinder systems;
  • Originates master keying systems including insertion and expansion;
  • Maintains key record audit as required by contracts;
  • Installs, replaces, cleans and performs preventive maintenance on various types of locks, rekeys locks as well as installing/repairing panic bars;
  • Prepares cost estimates on projects and maintains records of work performed;
  • Maintains inventory of locks and associated materials and reorders same as necessary;
  • Operates assigned service vehicle;
  • Programs installs or repairs card access proximity locks;
  • May serve as a team leader to other tradespersons from various disciplines and trade helpers providing guidance/direction and instruction, serving on selection panels and
  • inspecting/approving the work performed by team members.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities


(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)Thorough knowledge of the standards, practices and equipment of the locksmith trade;
  • Thorough knowledge of various types of locks and locking systems as well as
  • electronic/electrical security systems;
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures as well as the common hazards associated with the locksmith trade;
  • Knowledge of various safety labeling systems as well as computer systems associated with security and keying record systems;
  • Ability to operate milling machine, metal lathe and welding equipment needed to create custom lock applications or make repairs;
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions, diagrams, sketches and manufacturer's manuals;
  • Ability to plan and perform work at the journeyman level;
  • Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
  • Ability to train/instruct and provide guidance to tradespersons in various disciplines and
  • Maintenance Trade Helpers;
  • Ability to perform physical aspects of job ie. lifting, stooping, bending and performing tasks in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following: high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education; and completion of an apprentice-level or vocational locksmith training program; and three years of experience as a journeyman locksmith; four years of experience may be substituted for the apprentice-level or vocational locksmith training program.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Certification by one of the following nationally recognized locksmith associations:
    • Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)
    • Registered Locksmith (RL)
    • Certified Professional Locksmith (CPL)
    • Certified Master Locksmith (CML)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, polygraph exam, and psychological exam to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience as a locksmith in a correctional facility, adult detention center, courthouse, law enforcement facility, or other high-security government environment.
  • Experience maintaining and repairing detention-grade locking systems, security doors, sally ports, sliding doors, security grilles, and related detention security hardware.
  • Experience maintaining master key systems, restricted keyways, key control programs, and physical security records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mobility, flexibility, manual dexterity and coordination, vision and hearing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.


Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY View phone number on talent.com. EEO/AA/TTY.


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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees' Child Care Center
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities
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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:


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Non-Merit Positions
  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

01


What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree

02


If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
  • Less than 45 quarter hours
  • 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
  • 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
  • 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
  • 180 or more quarter hours
  • Less than 30 semester hours
  • 30 to less than 60 semester hours
  • 60 to less than 90 semester hours
  • 90 to less than 120 semester hours
  • 120 or more semester hours
  • Not applicable

03


Have you completed an apprentice-level or vocational locksmith training program?
  • Yes
  • No

04


How many years of full-time equivalent experience as a journeyman locksmith do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three years or more

05


How many years of full-time equivalent experience in the locksmith trade do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four years or more

06


Please indicate the following certification(s) you possess. Check all that apply.
  • Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)
  • Registered Locksmith (RL)
  • Certified Professional Locksmith (CPL)
  • Certified Master Locksmith (CML)
  • None of the above

07


Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

08


This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
  • Yes
  • No

09


Do you have experience as a locksmith in a correctional facility, adult detention center, courthouse, law enforcement facility, or other high-security government environment?
  • Yes
  • No

10


Do you have experience maintaining and repairing detention-grade locking systems, security doors, sally ports, sliding doors, security grilles, and related detention security hardware?
  • Yes
  • No

11


Do you have experience maintaining master key systems, restricted keyways, key control programs, and physical security records?
  • Yes
  • No

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