School of Lock and Electronic Security

Next Class Dates

Electronic Security Technician 30E/35E April 21-22

25E Locksmith Class is May 5 and 6

Mag Lock-Electric Strike Installation May 12 and June 16 from 9am-5pm

We Have NVR’s, DVR’s, IP, Analog and POE Cameras, Live Alarm Panel Connections, Card Readers, Keypads, Strikes, Mags, Relays, Motions, Alarm – Access Control Programing and a Certified Master Instructor.

Our Locksmith School Provides Individual Pin Kits and Hand Tools, Code Machines, Key Duplicating and Punch Machines. Mechanical Lock Hardware and Low Volt Wiring are Just Some of Our Training Topics.

We Have Masks, Plexiglass, Air Cleaners, Hand Sanitizer, 4 Hand Wash Stations, More Plexiglass and a Contact Free Delivered Lunch!

Look for our Electric Strike/Mag Lock Installation Classes to start on May 12, 2021.

All Above Courses Provide Va. DCJS Registration.

Hands-on Training

Hands-on training courses in Mag Lock and Electric Strike Installation; 25E Entry Level Locksmith; 35E Electronic Security Technician and 39E Electronic Security Sales.

Real World Examples

These Courses Are Based Upon Actual Installations That Professional Locksmiths and Electronic Security Technicians Perform Every Day!

Everything Low Volt! Relays; Timers; Fail Safe/Secure, Current Draw; REX; Inputs; Outputs; Parallel; Series; Momentary/Maintained; Riser Rated; Plenum; Amp-Hour; and more.

Upcoming Classes

Hands on Technical Training

We provide each student with a powered workstation that allow them to wire, terminate, program and test multiple security devices. Locksmiths will also be furnished with pin kits, lock cylinders, key machines and tools to re-key and master key door locks!
Lunch is included.

25E Entry Level Locksmith - 8am - 5:30pm

8 Student Maximum

April 7 and 8, 2021- Class is Full

May 5 and 6, 2021

30E/35E Electronic Security Tech. - 9am-5:30pm

8 Student Maximum

April 21 and 22, 2021

May 19 and 20, 2021

30E/39E Electronic Security Sales 9am-5pm

Electric Strike/Mag Lock Installation

May 12, 2021 from 9am to 5pm.

June 16, 2021 from 9am to 5pm.

Now a DCJS In-Service Registration Renewal Course!!

The School of Lock is located at: 6701 Cold Harbor Rd. Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 (Right Next Door to 7-11)

Meet Your Instructor

Timothy Chrisman, CML is a Master Technician with 35 years of continuous experience in the security industry.

From 1985-1988 Tim was NCOIC of the Base Locksmith Shop at Warner Robins AFB, Ga.

In 1992, Tim earned “Certified Master Locksmith.”

Installations include over 500 access control and security systems, 2500 cameras, 2000 electric strikes and over 800 mag locks.

When he’s not teaching locksmith or electronic security classes, Tim is still a full time technician.

It was a great class. Hands on environment that was not intimidating and Tim worked directly with each student, whether they had experience or was new to locksmithing. My wife will be attending the next class since she plans to help out in the locksmithing business. I highly recommend the class to anyone who wants to learn the locksmith and electronic security business. He is my go-to mentor!

Alex K.

I attended for my 25E class. I only signed up here because he was the ONLY one to respond to my email. His class was 100% worth the hour drive. It was very hands on, and he always stopped to answer questions. His experience and skill shows through in every aspect of his teaching style. If you are looking for a class, Tim is the teacher you want.

Virgil D.

A great DCJS course! A lot of hands-on experience and training, with a comprehensive workbook. I can't think of a reason to go back to another training school again.

David N.

Tim, put on a awesome class. Nice facility for a Hands on experience. I’ve been in the Locksmith business for many years and have taken many classes and I recommend his School.

Scott C.