Replace default lockscreen

[Sieges84]

Hello,

Having recently switched to Android from iOS, I am still learing how to customize Android to get the phone just right...
One of the features that I really miss is the notifications on the lockscreen. I have a company phone - and the security settings forces a PIN or Password lockscreen. I have tried installing a 3rd Party lockscreen that supports notifications (Such as LockerPro), but all it does is provide the new lockscreen in addition to the default one (i.e. I have to unlock "twice"). I would like the default lockscreen to be replaced by the 3rd party one. Any tips?

 

[SactoKingsFan]

DashClock Widget shows weather, notifications and next calendar event on the lock screen.

 

[Sieges84]

I should also mention that I cannot add anything to the default lock screen. The security settings seems to block that. I can't even remove the default clock. Speaking of the clock; why is it centered with one type of font, and then justified to the right with a different kind of font every other lock? Very strange...