It seems like so many people are looking for new careers these days but it seems like more are looking for exciting careers rather than just fall in line and go for the usual. And that explains why so many people have shown interest in a Locksmith Las Vegas careers. 

So here is some information on what is a LOCKSMITH and how to become one.. 

A Las Vegas locksmith is a local professional who works with door locks, windows, safes, cars and much more. Locksmiths in Las Vegas will install, repair, and adjust locks in everything from cars to office buildings, and they also offer services to people who are locked out or individuals who want to consult with someone about their security systems. This locksmith profession has been around for hundreds of years now, as long as there have been keys and locks. 

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​What does a Locksmith do?

Locksmiths are skilled tradesman who install, adjust and repair commercial, residential and automotive locks and security devices. Locksmiths fabricate and duplicate locking keys, change lock combinations, and bypass locks when authorized. Their skill and knowledge in installing and repairing conventional security hardware and locksets take them to work in residential, commercial and industrial establishments that require varying levels of physical security to protection them from unauthorized entry.

There is a common misconception that Las Vegas locksmiths only pick locks. While it is true that this is their best known task, they also do several other things:

Key Cutting - A locksmith Las Vegas service provider will be able to cut keys for any type of lock (cabinet, garage, back door, padlock etc.)

Window & Door Locks - One of the most common areas of locksmiths is the standard door and window lock - most locksmiths will be able to supply, fit, service, and repair door and window locks

Security Safe Services - Most Locksmith can open safes, repair, supply and install and even move large vaults and security safes

Auto Locksmith - Some locksmiths offer an auto locksmithing service whereby they can get you into your vehicle if you’ve locked the keys in the vehicle, repair car key fobs, program remote keys and transponder keys which is a specialized area of auto locksmithing, or simply provide a new key for your vehicle

Access control locks - Some professional locksmiths will be able to specify, supply and install electronic access control systems

24 Hour Emergency Locksmith Las Vegas service - If you are locked out, lost your keys or just need the locks replaced & changed, after hours service is available from some locksmiths

When a Las Vegas locksmith installs locks in a building, he or she usually becomes that building's default locksmith, because of his or her presumed familiarity with the building's locks. Some locksmiths retain extra key sets, by request, to gain quick entry when needed. They also keep records of the types of locks used in a building, replacement or repair work undertaken, and any other relevant information, such as connection with a security system which demands that a code be entered when a door is unlocked.

Locksmith Duties and Responsibilities

Market security lock systems, keyless entry locks, key control systems, window bars and heavy window or door deadbolts
Repair or replace damaged components of entrance and exit doors
Repair and replace damaged door and window locks, hinges and electric locking release mechanisms
Examine locking mechanisms and fabricate keys to replace lost or damaged keys
Assist clients in unlocking doors when keys are lost or in changing lock combinations by inserting new pins into locksets
Design and develop master key systems for banks, power plants, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and apartment complexes
Install and repair electric strikes and electronic security hardware
Change lock combinations on safe and vault doors
Create keys from code
Duplicate keys for residences, shops, department stores and warehouse as a commercial service
Open safes when the combination is unknown and change combinations and make repairs to safe locks when necessary

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How much does a Locksmith make?

The median annual Locksmith Las Vegas pros salary is 48k, as of December 28, 2016, with a range usually between $41k-$54k, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. Some people have analyzed and surveyed data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Locksmith from all around and not just as a Las Vegas locksmiths. 

How to become a Las Vegas locksmith? 

In the old days the only way to become a locksmith was if your family where in the business and you where handed down what was considered a family secret, however in today's world you could become a Locksmith Las Vegas service provider by simply going to school and getting your certificate and hoping someone will hire you when you come out of the locksmith program. 

But that's not the only way to become a locksmith in Las Vegas these days. It's also possible to become a locksmith by becoming an apprentice in a locksmith shop. Now this would be the best way as you would learn a lot of things that the classroom could never teach you in a 9 months class, but it's hard to find a Las Vegas locksmith shop that's willing to put that kind of time in a new worker. 

To become a Locksmith in Las Vegas are there any requirements? 

​YES there are- In Las Vegas there's a law that all legal locksmiths must have locksmith ID from the police department also known as a Sheriff Card. And an order to be issued a Las Vegas Locksmith ID you must have a clean background check or you'll simply not get one. 

In fact There's a story about a person that went to locksmith school in Las Vegas and learned everything for months and months only to be turned down by the Sheriffs office and was told that he will not be getting his Locksmith Las Vegas ID. Now I know that sounds cruel however in order to protect the consumer there could not be people getting Locksmith Las Vegas licenses with criminal background 

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