Job Description
Locksmith I, CF California State Prison, Los Angeles County
JC-518800
- Locksmith I, CF
LOCKSMITH I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
) $5,964.00 - $7,144.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date:
6/2/2026 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Custody Captain, performs skilled work as a locksmith; installs, repairs, and maintains cylinder and bit key locks, and padlocks; opens locks; changes lock combinations; repairs or replaces tumblers, springs, and other parts; keeps records and inventories keys; performs related, door inspection, doorknobs, and door strikes; orders and stores material for the Lock Shop. Maintains security of working areas and work materials; responsible to maintain the safety of incarcerated people and property. Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025
requires that each full-time employee receive a three (3) percent reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025
leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application. This advertisement is for the Locksmith I, CF position located at 44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536. Please indicate the position number on your application: 027-210-6643-002. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC) is in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) - home to our State's Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, CA, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately seventy-five (75) miles North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood. PLEASE NOTE
VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
LOCKSMITH I
(CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Position Details
Job Code #: JC-518800
Position #(s): 027-210-6643-002
Working Title:
Locksmith I, CF
Classification:
LOCKSMITH I
(CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
)
$5,964.00 - $7,144.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
Various
Work Week:
Monday through Friday Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. Limited Term 12 Months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Special Requirements Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date:
6/2/2026
