Access Control Systems Technician — Secret Clearance

Serco; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Engineering Tech to assemble, wire, and integrate automated turnstiles, high-speed gates, and access control systems at client sites.

This role blends mechanical assembly, low-voltage electrical work, and technical troubleshooting to ensure safe, seamless operation with security software. You will unpack and anchor equipment, run low-voltage wiring, configure peripherals, and perform on-site testing and training.

Qualifications

• Active or current DoW Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship required
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience in physical security installation, locksmithing, low-voltage electrical work, or commercial construction
• Excellent communications and analytical skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to travel up to 75% (CONUS)
• Ability to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• Ability to obtain basic mechanical/electrical hand tool set/kit

Responsibilities

• Unpack, position, level, and anchor full-height turnstiles and high-speed vehicle gates and control cabinets into concrete
• Install conduit paths between junction points and control cabinets
• Run, terminate, and dress low-voltage wiring and connect power supplies, relays, and communication lines
• Wire and configure peripheral devices including badge readers, biometric scanners, barcodes, and visitor management systems
• Perform functional testing of sensors and safety systems; troubleshoot hardware and wiring issues
• Complete daily field reports, sign-off sheets, and photo documentation via mobile apps
• Provide basic system walk-throughs and user training after project completion

Skills

Communications

Analytical skills

MS Office

Security clearance

Travel readiness

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Serco Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Engineering Tech to assemble, wire, and integrate automated turnstiles, high-speed gates, and access control systems at client sites.

This role blends mechanical assembly, low-voltage electrical work, and technical troubleshooting to ensure safe, seamless operation with security software. You will unpack and anchor equipment, run low-voltage wiring, configure peripherals, and perform on-site testing and training.