Alarm Technician

Prime Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision

Hotel accommodations and per diem when

Mileage and travel-time reimbursement

Company-matched 401(k) and IRA

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Prime Partners is seeking experienced Alarm Technicians to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems across large commercial environments. The role includes regional travel with hotel and per diem provided.

You will install, configure, test, and commission components, read blueprints, and ensure code compliance while delivering top-tier customer service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain such systems independently.
• State-required fire alarm, low-voltage, burglar alarm, or security licenses where applicable.
• Working knowledge of platforms such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, Honeywell, DSC, and similar systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, ADA requirements, and fire/life safety regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read construction drawings and diagrams.
• Willingness to travel regionally for 2-4 weeks; valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems across large commercial facilities.
• Program, configure, test, and commission system components for full functionality and code compliance.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on security infrastructure.
• Read blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, and project documentation.
• Travel to customer sites to install and service systems while following safety standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Intrusion systems

Access control systems

Low-voltage wiring

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

PPE safety

Tools

Silent Knight

Fire-Lite

Notifier

Bosch

Honeywell

DSC

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Alarm Technicians to join our growing team supporting service and project work across large commercial environments. This role is ideal for professionals who can install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems while providing exceptional workmanship and customer service.

As an Alarm Technician, you will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems in a variety of commercial settings. Projects include fire alarm installations, intrusion system deployments, access control upgrades, inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance programs.

This full-time position is primarily daytime work with regional travel of 2-4 weeks at a time in a company vehicle following orientation. Hotel accommodations and food per diem are provided while traveling. We are looking for dependable, self-motivated professionals who take pride in their ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems across large commercial facilities including offices, warehouses, retail locations, and industrial sites.
• Program, configure, test, and commission system components to ensure complete functionality and code compliance.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on existing security and fire alarm infrastructure.
• Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, and project documentation.
• Pull, terminate, label, and test low-voltage cabling including 18/2, Cat5e, Cat6, and composite cable.
• Install control panels, card readers, keypads, electric strikes, mag locks, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and notification devices.
• Conduct system testing and final commissioning with customers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service calls, installations, repairs, and completed work.
• Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems while maintaining company safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Provide customers with technical support and recommendations regarding fire alarm and security system performance.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems independently.
• State-required fire alarm, low-voltage, burglar alarm, or security licenses where applicable.
• Working knowledge of platforms such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, Honeywell, DSC, and similar systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, ADA requirements, and fire/life safety compliance regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex system issues.
• Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable traveling regionally for 2-4 week periods.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely use PPE, ladders, lifts, and standard hand tools.
• Boom lift, scissor lift, and confined space certifications are a plus.

What Makes You Successful

Successful candidates have a proven ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems while working independently in the field. You will be expected to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems efficiently, communicate effectively with customers and project teams, and consistently deliver high-quality workmanship.

If you are passionate about technology, life-safety systems, and security infrastructure, and you enjoy opportunities to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems across diverse commercial environments,

Compensation & Benefits

• $25-$45/hour based on experience, certifications, and licensing.
• Fully paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO.
• Teladoc, TriaHealth, legal services, and identity theft protection programs.
• Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans.
• Hotel accommodations and daily food per diem while traveling.
• Mileage and travel-time reimbursement when using a personal vehicle.
• Long-term career growth with a leading provider of fire alarm and security solutions.

Join a team where your expertise to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems is valued, rewarded, and essential to protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure.

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