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

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Access Control & CCTV Technician to install and service security systems in the Charleston, SC area, including Beaufort and Bluffton. This contract-to-hire role offers a four-day, 10-hour work week, with overtime opportunities and competitive pay on commercial projects.

Responsibilities include pulling low-voltage cabling, installing cameras and readers, reading blueprints, and troubleshooting security systems on schools, offices, and government facilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, drawings, and device layouts
• Troubleshoot security and low-voltage systems
• Work on commercial projects including schools, offices, and government facilities

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

Legal and Policy Statements

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.