Corrections Locksmith - Access Control & Master Key Expert

Pima Sheriff; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a skilled Locksmith to lead and support journey-level lock work at the Corrections Maintenance Shop, including installation, maintenance, and repair of locking systems for facilities.

The role involves rekeying, troubleshooting mechanical and electronic locks, and ensuring accurate records of key issuance and access logs. Strong emphasis on safety, ADA compliance, and collaboration with security teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in locksmithing and one year of journey-level experience.
• Education may substitute for up to six months of experience; credentials documented in application.
• Five years of journey-level locksmith experience or two years with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician performing locksmith-related work.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains master key systems and access control across facilities.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs locks on doors, cabinets, safes, gates and other infrastructure.
• Responds to emergency lockouts and security incidents; ensures timely, secure resolutions.

Skills

Locksmithing

Access control

Blueprint reading

Emergency response

Education

Apprenticeship in locksmithing

Related education substitutions

Tools

Southern Folger

RR Brink

Midwest Detention

Airteq

Corbin Russwin

Key duplication equipment

Job description

Pima County is seeking a skilled Locksmith to lead and support journey-level lock work at the Corrections Maintenance Shop, including installation, maintenance, and repair of locking systems for facilities.

The role involves rekeying, troubleshooting mechanical and electronic locks, and ensuring accurate records of key issuance and access logs. Strong emphasis on safety, ADA compliance, and collaboration with security teams.