Access Control & CCTV Technician | $24-$30/hr | 4-Day Work Week

TEKsystems; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Overtime opportunities

Career growth into Lead Technician

On-site Charleston, SC

Job summary

TEKsystems in Charleston, SC is seeking an Access Control & CCTV Technician to install and service access control systems, CCTV cameras, and low-voltage infrastructure on commercial projects across the Lowcountry.

You will read blueprints, pull and terminate cabling, mount cameras and door hardware, and troubleshoot security systems on sites such as schools and offices. This contract-to-hire role offers a four-day work week and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of installation experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to work from ladders and lifts.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling.
• Install and mount cameras and security devices.
• Install access control equipment and door hardware.
• Read blueprints and layouts to install systems.
• Troubleshoot security and low-voltage systems.
• Work on commercial projects such as schools and offices.

Skills

Access Control

CCTV / IP Cameras

Low Voltage Cabling

Structured Cabling

Security Systems

Fire Alarm

Electrical Installation

Job description

Access Control & CCTV Technician

Charleston, Beaufort & Bluffton, SC

Competitive Pay + Overtime Available

Monday-Thursday Schedule (4 x 10s)

Join a Fast-Growing Security Technology Company

Our client is one of South Carolina's fastest-growing companies and is actively hiring Security Technicians to support a strong backlog of commercial projects throughout the Lowcountry.

Whether your experience comes from security systems, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, low-voltage, fire alarm, or electrical work, we'd like to speak with you.

What You'll Install

• Access Control Systems
• Card & Badge Readers
• CCTV & IP Camera Systems
• Door Contacts & Sensors
• Mag Locks & Electric Strikes
• Push-to-Exit Devices
• Low-Voltage Cabling Infrastructure

What You'll Do

• Pull, route, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling
• Install and mount cameras and security devices
• Install access control equipment and door hardware
• Read blueprints, drawings, and device layouts
• Troubleshoot security and low-voltage systems
• Work on commercial projects including schools, offices, and government facilities

What We're Looking For

Preferred Experience

• Access Control
• CCTV / IP Cameras
• Low Voltage Cabling
• Structured Cabling
• Security Systems
• Fire Alarm
• Electrical Installation

Requirements

• 1+ year of installation experience in a commercial environment
• Ability to work from ladders and lifts
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong work ethic and attendance

Why Technicians Join This Team

• Consistent project work already secured
• Four-day work week (Monday-Thursday)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Career growth into Lead Technician roles
• Exposure to access control, CCTV, and integrated security systems
• Long-term opportunity with a rapidly growing company

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Employers are committed to following all applicable laws and regulations, including:

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.