{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:45.707Z","occupation":{"soc":"49-9094.00","title":"Locksmiths and Safe Repairers","group":"Installation, Maintenance & Repair","sector":"23","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers residential, commercial, and institutional locksmith and safe repair practice across service-counter, in-field, and shop environments typical of Job Zone 2 tradespeople progressing from entry-level key cutting to senior-level security consulting and team leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Key cutting machine operation — identify and operate under direct supervision to produce duplicate keys from customer-supplied originals at a retail locksmith shop.","Lock tumblers and basic components — recognize and name standard parts while assisting a journeyman locksmith during residential service calls.","Door hardware — install pre-selected locks and closers on standard residential doors following step-by-step instructions from a supervising technician.","Hand tools and picks — handle and care for basic locksmith tools under close guidance during entry-level on-the-job training.","Customer service interactions — greet customers and gather job information under supervision, applying active listening skills at a service counter.","Work order records — log completed jobs and key duplication orders into a paper or digital logbook following established data entry procedures.","Safe lock terminology — identify common safe lock types and describe their basic function when reviewing training materials with a mentor.","Security codes and regulations — recall basic public safety guidelines relevant to key duplication and locksmith services as taught in introductory training.","Impressions for key cutting — assist in taking and reading basic key impressions under direct oversight during supervised practice sessions.","Workplace safety protocols — follow all tool-handling and shop safety rules without deviation during daily tasks at a locksmith service facility."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Duplicate and original keys — cut accurately using impression and code key machines with minimal oversight during routine residential and commercial service jobs.","Lock tumbler replacement — remove, reconfigure, and insert new or repaired tumblers into standard pin-tumbler locks to change combinations for residential customers.","Picklock techniques — apply pick tools in cylinders to open common door locks without keys during lockout service calls, adhering to verification protocols.","Residential door hardware — install and adjust a variety of locks, deadbolts, and door closers correctly on standard door frames without direct supervision.","Safe lock drilling — execute basic drilling procedures to open simple safe locks when other entry methods have been exhausted, under occasional supervisory review.","Customer records and key logs — maintain accurate records of company-issued locks and keys using inventory management or spreadsheet software at a service office.","Service estimates — provide customers with clear verbal and written cost and timeline explanations, applying service orientation skills during in-field consultations.","Common lock faults — diagnose routine malfunctions such as worn pins or misaligned strikes using systematic troubleshooting on familiar residential hardware.","Time and route management — schedule and prioritize multiple service calls in a day using calendar and mapping software to meet customer appointment windows.","Basic master key concepts — assist in maintaining an existing master key system by re-keying individual cylinders to match documented bitting specifications."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Master key systems — design, set up, and maintain multi-level master key systems for commercial and institutional clients, resolving conflicts in bitting specifications autonomously.","Complex safe lock opening — drill, manipulate, or decode a wide range of residential and commercial safe locks, selecting the least destructive method appropriate to each situation.","Non-destructive entry — apply advanced picklock and bypass techniques across diverse lock brands and security ratings to complete lockout calls efficiently without property damage.","High-security lock installation — install, configure, and test restricted-keyway and electronic access-control hardware on commercial doors, ensuring compliance with security standards.","Code-to-key production — generate keys from manufacturer code databases and impressioning on unfamiliar lock profiles without reference to existing keys or direct guidance.","Lock and safe repair — diagnose and fully rebuild worn or damaged lock mechanisms and safe relockers, sourcing correct replacement parts through supplier and inventory systems.","Regulatory compliance — interpret and apply relevant local licensing, liability, and public safety regulations when completing all service work across residential and commercial sites.","Quality control verification — inspect finished installations and rekeyed locks against manufacturer specifications and customer requirements, correcting deficiencies before closing work orders.","Customer problem resolution — resolve non-routine customer complaints and security concerns through active listening and clear explanation, maintaining service quality under pressure.","Business records and reporting — compile accurate service histories, key-control logs, and billing data using office suite and accounting software for audit-ready documentation."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational security strategy — assess and recommend comprehensive lock and key control policies for large commercial or institutional clients, aligning physical security with operational risk requirements.","Master key system architecture — lead the design and long-term administration of complex grand-master key hierarchies across multi-building campuses, ensuring scalability and auditability.","Team leadership and mentoring — direct and develop a crew of emerging and developing locksmiths through structured on-the-job coaching, skills assessment, and performance feedback.","Technical standards development — author internal procedures, quality benchmarks, and safety protocols governing all lock, safe, and hardware services performed by the company.","Advanced safe and vault consulting — provide expert analysis and opening solutions for high-security vaults and commercial safes, advising clients on upgrades and vulnerability remediation.","Business operations management — oversee scheduling, inventory, pricing, and customer relationship systems using integrated software to ensure profitable and compliant shop operations.","Vendor and supplier relations — negotiate contracts and service agreements with hardware manufacturers and distributors, leveraging market knowledge to control parts costs and ensure parts availability.","Regulatory and legal expertise — advise ownership and staff on evolving licensing laws, liability exposure, and government security regulations affecting locksmith practice across jurisdictions.","Sales and service expansion — identify new commercial accounts and develop service proposals, applying sales and marketing knowledge to grow the business within the regional market.","Industry knowledge transfer — design and deliver formal training curricula or apprenticeship programs for new locksmiths, incorporating O*NET task competencies and current security technology."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}