Access Control Technician

FlyLock Security Solutions - Herndon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Tools Provided

Uniforms Provided

Company Vehicle

Paid Training

Flexibility

Career Advancement Opportunities

Growing Industry

Job summary

FlyLock Security Solutions - Herndon is looking for an Access Control Technician to join their team in Washington, DC. This role involves hands-on installation, inspection, and service of access control and CCTV systems, requiring a minimum of 2 years of technical experience. Ideal candidates will possess locksmithing knowledge and the ability to manage complex customer inquiries.

Benefits include competitive wages, tools, uniforms, and paid training, ensuring a stable career in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of technical hands-on field experience in security solutions.
• Ability to fluently understand, speak, and write English.
• Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, and service commercial and residential access systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair functions.
• Build and maintain working relations with sales staff.

Skills

Locksmithing knowledge

Hands-on technical experience

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Access Control Systems

CCTV Equipment

Networking Tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Tools Provided
• Uniforms Provided
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Training
• Flexibility
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Growing Industry

Job Title:

Access Control Technician

Reports To:

General Manager or Franchise Owner

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Access Control Technician position is an integral part of FlyLock Security Solutions - Herndon and is key to the growth of the company. All Access Control Technicians must have the ability to work well in a high-paced working environment. The individual must work well as part of the team and independently from the FlyLock owner. The Access Control Technician position is a hands‑on technical position geared toward an individual who has a technical mindset. Ideal candidates will have locksmithing knowledge and demonstrate the ability to learn new technical methods and techniques.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical hands‑on field experience in security solutions, access control, door hardware, and other skilled trades.
• Inspects, installs, and services all basic and complex commercial and residential access and video systems.
• Performs advanced, complex troubleshooting and repair functions for commercial and residential access and video systems such as programming; cleaning detectors; testing controls and peripheral devices; mounting, replacing, and testing equipment according to specifications; running cable, etc.
• Instructs customers in access and video systems operation by recommending ways to use additional features and capabilities of system installations.
• Respond to customer questions and requests.
• Recommend corrective services to adjust customer complaints.
• Diffuses difficult and complex customer issues.
• Builds and maintains working relations with the sales staff.
• Defines the scope of add‑ons and change orders, seeks customer approval, and writes up paperwork.
• Performs site visits with sales consultants for existing or potential clients.
• Takes responsibility for the project from first walk‑through to final sign‑off and hand‑offs to service.
• Maintains accurate records of all inspections/service calls and troubleshooting as required including documentation and updating paperwork.
• Acts as onsite project lead to meet project timelines and goals and oversees lead technicians, technicians, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Other duties as required by management.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with systems mentioned below is useful but not all required.
  • Access Control - Avigilon ACM, Linear Emerge3 &50P, S2, Lenel Kantech, Honeywell WinPak, DSX, Maxxess Access, AMAG Symetry, Keyscan System7, Brivo, OpenPath
  • Credentials and Biometrics - HID, Aptiq, AWID, Suprema, BioConnect, MyIris, IrisID, LG Iris, Schlage, L1 Indenity, NEDAP, TRES443/900 Long Range Readers, Object Detection
  • CCTV - Exacq, Avigilon , Axis, Arecont, ACTi, Pelco, HikVision, Dahua, LPR
  • Lock Hardware HES, Rutherford, Schlage, Allegion Brands, Assa Brands, SDC Controls, Lock Retrofit Kits, Magnetic Locks, Electrified Trim Sets, Electrified Crash Bars, Electrified Strikes, Electrified Handsets, Schlage NDE
  • Networks - Netgear, Dlink , Ubiquit, Fiber Optics, SPF Modules, Fiber Optic Testing and Termination
  • Wireless- Ubiquiti, Firetide, Fluid Mesh

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to fluently understand, speak, and write English.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.
• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.
• Withstand external weather conditions year‑round.