Alarm Technician

LHH; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Security Alarm Systems Technician to install, service, and troubleshoot commercial alarm, access control, and CCTV systems across a large property portfolio. You will read blueprints, perform low-voltage wiring, and ensure NEC compliance.

The role requires hands-on expertise, independent diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and prompt incident response within a stable, growing real estate organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial security alarm system experience.
• NAPCO Alarm Systems experience.
• Experience servicing intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and electronic security systems.
• Working knowledge of commercial security standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), and applicable regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex alarm panels, sensors, card readers, cameras, electronic locks, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, program, and troubleshoot commercial security alarm systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on intrusion detection systems, alarm panels, sensors, automated gates, and electronic locking systems.
• Test and maintain alarm communication pathways including IP and cellular communicators.
• Respond to alarm activations, investigate system issues, and coordinate resolution activities.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot access control devices including card readers, request-to-exit devices, and electronic locking hardware.
• Support CCTV and video surveillance systems including cameras, recording equipment, and associated infrastructure.
• Configure, test, and maintain integrated security solutions.
• Support security system upgrades and new installations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support new construction, renovation, and security improvement projects.
• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure systems operate properly and comply with applicable regulations.
• Maintain detailed service records, testing documentation, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting alarm panels

NEC knowledge

Driver's license

Background checks

Tools

NAPCO Alarm Systems

CCTV equipment

Access control devices

Low-voltage wiring

Job description

A well-established commercial real estate organization is seeking an experienced Security Alarm Systems Technician to support and maintain electronic security infrastructure across a large commercial property portfolio. This position is responsible for the installation, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and inspection of intrusion alarms, access control systems, CCTV systems, and related low-voltage security technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with commercial alarm systems, low-voltage troubleshooting, and electronic security hardware. This role requires an individual who can independently diagnose system issues, perform preventative maintenance, support critical security operations, and respond to security-related incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Alarm & Security Systems

• Install, service, program, and troubleshoot commercial security alarm systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on intrusion detection systems, alarm panels, sensors, automated gates, and electronic locking systems.
• Test and maintain alarm communication pathways including IP and cellular communicators.
• Respond to alarm activations, investigate system issues, and coordinate resolution activities.

Access Control & CCTV

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot access control devices including card readers, request-to-exit devices, and electronic locking hardware.
• Support CCTV and video surveillance systems including cameras, recording equipment, and associated infrastructure.
• Configure, test, and maintain integrated security solutions.
• Support security system upgrades and new installations.

Low Voltage Systems

• Install and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling, wiring, conduit, and security hardware.
• Diagnose communication, wiring, hardware, and system integration issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support new construction, renovation, and security improvement projects.

Compliance & Documentation

• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure systems operate properly and comply with applicable regulations.
• Maintain detailed service records, testing documentation, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
• Assist with security audits, emergency preparedness activities, and system evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial security alarm system experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with NAPCO Alarm Systems.
• Experience servicing intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and electronic security systems.
• Working knowledge of commercial security standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), and applicable regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex alarm panels, sensors, card readers, cameras, electronic locks, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy background screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Low-voltage installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with integrated security environments combining alarms, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Industry certifications related to alarm systems, security systems, or low-voltage technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, and work in various indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and security hardware.
• Ability to perform technical installation and troubleshooting activities requiring fine motor skills and manual dexterity.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable in-house security role with a growing organization.
• Opportunity to support a wide variety of commercial security technologies.
• Direct impact on facility security, access control, and life safety operations.
• High level of autonomy and technical responsibility.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential.
• Opportunity to work with advanced alarm, surveillance, access control, and low-voltage security systems.