Key management systems, or master key systems, are a way that many businesses maintain entry into specific areas of the building. The idea of the system is to have a standard key system that works for your employees. The keys will only open doors and areas that the employee is assigned to or designated to be in. If they are not designated for that area, the door will remain locked and repeated attempts to enter will be recorded. If you want a system like this for your business, here are a few ways your commercial locksmith can help.

Card Swipe System

One of the easiest ways for a commercial locksmith to help you is by establishing a card swipe system. This system is the most common for several reasons. One of the main reasons is that your human resources department can step in and make changes as needed through a software system. These changes can be to allow an employee extended access to the building or restricted access to the building. You can also have the card terminated from the system at the time of employment termination. It is the most ideal option for a locksmith to put in place if you want to have control over the entire system.

Biometric Systems

If you do not want to use a card swipe system, you may be interested in a biometric-based master key system. This system uses no keys, keyless entry datapads or cards. This system is based on a fingerprint or eye scan system. This option is more technologically advanced and does not offer the ease of change that the card swipe system offers. If an employee quits, you will have to go in and terminate several levels of entries in order to completely remove them from the master key lock system. The biometric system will also have to be installed by the commercial locksmith at each entry point, which can take more time to install but also offer more security for your building.

Total System Conversion

You may have several master key lock systems in place at your business. For example, the system that was originally in place may be the traditional key system. Over time, a keyless system may have been installed with a biometric system installed in high-security areas. If this is the case, and you want one complete system, you can have the commercial locksmith convert the entire building to one system and help install the software for that system into your computers.

These are just a few of the ways that a commercial locksmith can help with your master key or key management system. If you think any of these methods would work for you, contact your locksmith today. They can schedule an appointment to discuss options and for installation. They can also help with questions about pricing and other issues.