Access Control Technician - Secret Clearance Required

Serco; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Engineering Tech to assemble, wire, and integrate automated turnstiles, high-speed gates, and access control systems at client sites in the CONUS. A DoW Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship are required. You will install, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage systems and provide end-user training upon project completion. The role demands mechanical and electrical skills, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security clearance

Citizenship requirement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking an Engineering Tech to assemble, wire, and integrate automated turnstiles, high-speed gates, and access control systems at client sites in the CONUS. A DoW Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship are required. You will install, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage systems and provide end-user training upon project completion. The role demands mechanical and electrical skills, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 75%.