Alarm Service Technician – Madison Area

Best Defense

Waunakee, Northern (WI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company contributions
Company sponsored health insurance
Paid Time Off
Compensated on‑call
Tools provided
Company truck
Paid training

Job summary

Best Defense Fire Protection and Security is seeking a highly skilled experienced security system installer for our Waunakee office. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience installing and programming security systems, access control, and IP video systems.

The role includes installation, programming, testing, and training customers, with opportunities for advancement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years experience installing AND programming security alarm panels, access control systems, or IP VMS camera systems. Training will be provided on our specific product line, but applicant must have two years experience terminating and programming other panels.
  • Attention to detail
  • Craftsmanship and pride in the quality of your work
  • Ability to learn our product lines with factory and lab training
  • Basic TCP/IP computer networking skills
  • Cat 5e / Cat 6 cabling termination experience
  • Ability to supervise a small installation crew
  • Honesty and integrity at all times
  • Reasonable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Installation of commercial security systems
  • Installation of commercial access control systems utilizing RS2 Technologies controllers and software
  • Installation of IP video systems and VMS software
  • Service on existing systems
  • Cabling and/or supervision of installation crew for cabling of new installations
  • Panel termination
  • Programming of all above systems
  • Training of customers
  • Testing

Skills

Security system installation
Security programming
Access control systems
IP video systems
TCP/IP networking
Cable termination (Cat5e/6)
Team supervision
Attention to detail
Integrity and honesty

Tools

RS2 Technologies controllers
VMS software

Job description

Alarm Service Technician – Madison Area

$28.00 - $42.00 per hour based on experience

Job Summary:

Security System Installer Advanced / Programmer - EXPERIENCED

Best Defense Fire Protection and Security is seeking a highly skilled experienced security system installer for our Waunakee office. Qualified applicant will have a MINIMUM of two years experience installing AND programming security systems, access control, and IP Video systems.

Duties Include:
  • Installation of commercial security systems
  • Installation of commercial access control systems utilizing RS2 Technologies controllers and software.
  • Installation of IP video systems and VMS software
  • Service on existing systems
  • Cabling and/or supervision of installation crew for cabling of new installations
  • Panel termination
  • Programming of all above systems
  • Training of customers
  • Testing
Position Requirements:
  • Minimum of two year experience installing AND programming security alarm panels, access control systems, or IP VMS camera systems. Training will be provided on our specific product line, but applicant must have two years experience terminating and programming other panels.
  • Attention to detail
  • Craftsmanship and pride in the quality of your work.
  • Ability to learn our product lines with factory and lab training.
  • Basic TCP/IP computer networking skills
  • Cat 5e / Cat 6 cabling termination experience
  • Ability to supervise a small installation crew
  • Honesty and integrity at all times
  • Reasonable driving record
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive wage commensurate with experience, several years experience (including programming experience) and certifications required for higher wage
  • 401K with company contributions
  • Company sponsored health insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Compensated on‑call
  • Tools provided
  • Company truck
  • Paid training

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Work Location:
  • In person
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